Get a life or a hobby ezez420

[Peter_Spaeth]

My take on claims that cards are great candidates for bumps -- if they were that great candidates, the sellers would do it themselves. I would never buy a card based on the belief it would get into a higher holder.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

My take on claims that cards are great candidates for bumps -- if they were that great candidates, the sellers would do it themselves. I would never buy a card based on the belief it would get into a higher holder.

While I agree with you about not buying a card based on it getting into a higher grade holder, I wouldn't completely dismiss the possibility. I know there will be at least a few cards in our upcoming auction (still taking consignments, shameless plug ) that are in quite old holders and are indeed great candidates. The consignors didn't care about the holders and feel that with large scans the cards will sell themselves; I agree. But to buy a card thinking it will definitely bump up is not a wise strategy long term.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Leon

While I agree with you about not buying a card based on it getting into a higher grade holder, I wouldn't completely dismiss the possibility. I know there will be at least a few cards in our upcoming auction (still taking consignments, shameless plug ) that are in quite old holders and are indeed great candidates. The consignors didn't care about the holders and feel that with large scans the cards will sell themselves; I agree. But to buy a card thinking it will definitely bump up is not a wise strategy long term.

Agree. There's always the chance for a half point bump on any card; many people would never bother to submit such a card prior to selling it. And as Leon says, I've got undergraded cards which are 1/1 in a 40 holder; it makes no sense to resubmit them for a bump because the value is in the rarity and not the grade.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Leon

While I agree with you about not buying a card based on it getting into a higher grade holder, I wouldn't completely dismiss the possibility. I know there will be at least a few cards in our upcoming auction (still taking consignments, shameless plug ) that are in quite old holders and are indeed great candidates. The consignors didn't care about the holders and feel that with large scans the cards will sell themselves; I agree. But to buy a card thinking it will definitely bump up is not a wise strategy long term.

I never dismissed the possibility. I just think in almost all cases (especially if the card is already a .5 as this one is) it's relatively if not highly unlikely, and I don't like it as a sales pitch.

[GregMitch34]

Yeah, that card already got a "bump" to 1.5

On the other hand, SGC recently give me a full point bump on a CJ 14.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

On the other hand, SGC recently give me a full point bump on a CJ 14.

Did they "give" it to you or did you pay for it?

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

This went from being the worst thread ever to being tolerable thanks to a pretty decent thread jacking.

Nice job.

Directing this thread back to the original topic (maybe a bad idea), but just seeing it and wish I'd chimed in earlier--- I had probably my best overall N54 dealing/transaction with Dan. Should add- I've never had a bad transaction here (out of dozens), but Dan was great to deal with and a total class act prior to/during/post sale. For many reasons this will remain one of my most memorable pick ups. Thanks again Dan.

That said, I have very little issue with anything said in Ed's PM's either, and have exchanged pleasant messages with him re-offered cards. Overall, seemed to be much ado about nothing (or very little)... a minor disagreement, or even just a misunderstanding between two guys. IMO, probably better that it have been dealt with privately, but at the end of the day not a big deal on either side.

... now back to dinner in NYC, bumps and all other unrelated topics.

[ezez420]

I really didn't want to post in this but since Gobucsmagic74-Dan wanted to put my username in the post and delete what he really said, I figured I would repost it so everyone can see in the future. Not sure why he deleted it as it was said to me.

"Card sold on eBay within 2 hrs of listing. Not only that, but payment is being sent via paypal gift f/f and the deal will be canceled on ebay after receipt. So in summary, $1295, and will be splitting the ebay fees of $130 minus shipping. I just wanted to keep you fully in the loop since you showed such grave concern and skepticism. In other words, bite me."

For quick reference, here is the link on eBay that is being referred to.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1914-Cracker...item2ed65cdee2