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Posted By: warshawlaw

Tony Galovich's article slams ebay dealers for no return policies. I know we've gone over this issue some in the past, but I have to chime in with the observation that the criticism may not be fair. Ebay is more like an auction than a retail sale, so it is not unusual or by any means unprecedented for the sales to the final. Many traditional auction houses run their sales on an absolute basis. I'd also note that traditional card retailers at shows rarely offer a refund policy for show sales unless the buyer and the seller happen to be well acquainted; heck, most don't even create receipts or note the sales (especially cash sales). Also, retailers have more discretion over card prices (see a Mike Wheat free listing day dump for proof) and can better control their risks. So, as far as no return policies go, like Chris Rock said about wife-beating, I don't condone it, but I do understand.

Who do you suppose is the embittered PSA hater that Galovich references in his article???