Somewhat OT Rick Probstein tells me I can file in small claims to get my cards back

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Cards sent on 8/1


Excuses given about moving and the holidays etc
After two months, on 10/7 I sent him mulitple emails asking to cancel the consignments. His excuse was that evrything was still in boxes and he needed the packing list. Finally on 10/30 he got back to me and said he'd ship them back.

After more emails, on 11/13 I gave him a deadline of last Friday or I'd file in small claims.

I broke down and called him today and he said I would not have a tracking number, and "go ahead file in small claims".

Maybe you can check "Grampa attic"

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Maybe you can check "Grampa attic"

It is interesting the 'go ahead and file small claims' was something verbal and not in writing

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Seems odd to me, Rick is a good business Man. As Leon alluded to, is there something else going on??

It amazes me how many people stick up for someone like Rick. This is the same guy that was proven on this forum that he let several people shill their items. He has had several listings that he just plain lied in the description to get higher prices. 2 of my favorites was when he was selling the opened pack of cigarettes as being sealed and containing a T206. Then lets not forget that Bill Russell auto that he was selling as the Basketball legend when it was the baseball player Bill Russell. This list could go on and on.

I remember when Bill Mastro was accused of the same thing by board members and several came on to stick up for Bill. Believed the members then that accused Bill and believe Ted now.

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Big bucks....Good luck with that...

Couldn't agree more.

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

It is interesting the 'go ahead and file small claims' was something verbal and not in writing

That would just be silly to write, nobody said Rick was stupid.

[CMIZ5290]

Ben,

No way in Hell am I sticking up for Rick Probstein. I don't like his personal approach to things, and he can be a dick. I was simply referring to his business ethics which was contrary to what I heard the original OP comment on, period....He's not one of my favorite guys, but his business success is well known....

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

FWIW Not defending or accusing anyone, just sharing my Probstein experience. I bought a collection from a buddy, but I don't really deal in autographs and he had a ton that he and his dad had collected in person at shows and spring trainings, several decent ones. I knew that Probstein did well with autographs so I middled them for my buddy for free. It took a long time and much prodding on my part, somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 months from the time he received them until they were finally listed. Payment came fairly quickly, and results were solid (without any shenanigans!) however if time had been an issue for my friend it would've been a pretty rough experience.