Here you go.
Really not looking for attention or drama. I just want to protect the integrity of this board.
Message #1
Hey Tim,
I'd be buying it to try to make a few bucks, but can offer 200. If that works let me know and I can pay immediately. Thanks
Response:
I think you mean for the 1956 Topps, right?
Don't think I'll go quite there. How about 275? Putting a few items up over the next week or so. Trying to get the wife new counter tops in the kitchen...
Message #2
(I do not have a sent mailbox set up apparently) so it went something like...
I am offering you a price based on a 2 not a 3.
Response:
I will send it in myself if I don't get my price and I think it will be a 3 as I stated. Great eye appeal and it's from my personal collection where VG is my baseline. I already sent in my other 3 and it came back a 3. While I don't do this for a living and won't offer any guarantees, I think if I hang at 300 a collector will get it for pretty close to the price. I'll keep 275 offered to you if you change your mind. Heck, if you'll really pay tonight, 250. Good til 12pm EST.
No matter what, good luck to you. I also have 2 Red Hearts as well, one an SGC 4 and one nicer but ungraded. Would consider a straight sale as well at the right price.
(Yes I realize upon reading this that the no guarantees should have been a HUGE red flag, however he seemed knowledgeable as I took him at his word with the other 3 cards he got graded)
Here is the photo he had posted....
Here is what I got in the mail today...
Upon receiving the card I was very very disappointed.
I immediately sent him a message (don't have my sent messages) along the lines of..
Hello,
Just got the card and I must say I am disappointed. You told me this was VG but it is definitely NOT VG. I do not want any hard feelings, however I would like a refund due to the fact that this card is not as was described to me. Please get back to me asap.
His response:
Stephen,
There will be no refund. The card was well described we negotiated and you agreed to a price.
You will have no problem selling it at $250 to get out of the transaction yourself.
Have a good one,
Tim
I have since written to him 2 more times explaining I would rather not go to the board, and is $250 really worth ruining his reputation with the board over. No answer.
Although the motto on the BST is buyer beware, I was assuming satisfaction guaranteed as it always should be. No one is here to hurt someone else (or I thought).
His user ID is TimBegs.
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