Ruth PC in current Hunt Auction

[Leon]

I am still curious why anyone would post an open auction, closing in a few hours, asking about the price?

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by Leon

I am still curious why anyone would post an open auction, closing in a few hours, asking about the price?

I was outbid on every lot I was in within 20 minutes of this post. It could just be coincidence but anyway.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Leon

I am still curious why anyone would post an open auction, closing in a few hours, asking about the price?

Not the case this time I'm certain, but in the past bc they were the consignor.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Not the case this time I'm certain, but in the past bc they were the consignor.

So you were the consignor or know who it was?

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Leon

So you were the consignor or know who it was?

No, my post was tongue in cheek. Have no idea who the consignor was.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

No, my post was tongue in cheek. Have no idea who the consignor was.

Then I am back to my original question . Why would anyone post an auction closing in 4-5 hours asking about the value, on the front page of a very active vintage card forum? I am hoping Chris will answer that question or someone can give a good answer. Generally speaking, It is against the rules to post a card you have for sale on the front page. There are a few exceptions, and a few ways to do it that wouldn't be crossing the line. The way this was done isn't one of them.

[chris]

Leon, I’m sorry if my post was out of line in any way. I am not the consignor of the PC nor do I know who is. I saw the PC towards the end of the auction and was intrigued. I did a quick goggle search for “Babe Ruth Carl Mays Stars postcard” and came up with nothing. I thought posting on the site would give me a quick answer and it did. Your post of the price you paid prompted me not to bid.

You asked “Why would anyone post an auction closing in 4-5 hours asking about the value, on the front page of a very active vintage card forum?” I only asked because I did not know the value or anything about the issue and I was running out of time to make a decision. As many of you may know, my wife and I are PC collectors and I had not seen this PC before. Had the PC not been laminated I would have definitely bid from my gut but since it was I was hoping to get a little info, which you provided.

I realize now my post may have seemed like I was the consignor looking for another bid, but this is not the case. I am a very picky collector of mainly Kentucky related cards/memorabilia, early Cobb and PC’s. I was simply just trying to get more info on the PC and a value range.

Thanks
Chris Buckler

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by chris

Leon, I’m sorry if my post was out of line in any way. I am not the consignor of the PC nor do I know who is. I saw the PC towards the end of the auction and was intrigued. I did a quick goggle search for “Babe Ruth Carl Mays Stars postcard” and came up with nothing. I thought posting on the site would give me a quick answer and it did. Your post of the price you paid prompted me not to bid.

You asked “Why would anyone post an auction closing in 4-5 hours asking about the value, on the front page of a very active vintage card forum?” I only asked because I did not know the value or anything about the issue and I was running out of time to make a decision. As many of you may know, my wife and I are PC collectors and I had not seen this PC before. Had the PC not been laminated I would have definitely bid from my gut but since it was I was hoping to get a little info, which you provided.

I realize now my post may have seemed like I was the consignor looking for another bid, but this is not the case. I am a very picky collector of mainly Kentucky related cards/memorabilia, early Cobb and PC’s. I was simply just trying to get more info on the PC and a value range.

Thanks
Chris Buckler

Why didn't you just post a scan of the card? Would probably have worked just as well and wouldn't have tipped off the auction.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by chris

Leon, I’m sorry if my post was out of line in any way. I am not the consignor of the PC nor do I know who is. I saw the PC towards the end of the auction and was intrigued. I did a quick goggle search for “Babe Ruth Carl Mays Stars postcard” and came up with nothing. I thought posting on the site would give me a quick answer and it did. Your post of the price you paid prompted me not to bid.

You asked “Why would anyone post an auction closing in 4-5 hours asking about the value, on the front page of a very active vintage card forum?” I only asked because I did not know the value or anything about the issue and I was running out of time to make a decision. As many of you may know, my wife and I are PC collectors and I had not seen this PC before. Had the PC not been laminated I would have definitely bid from my gut but since it was I was hoping to get a little info, which you provided.

I realize now my post may have seemed like I was the consignor looking for another bid, but this is not the case. I am a very picky collector of mainly Kentucky related cards/memorabilia, early Cobb and PC’s. I was simply just trying to get more info on the PC and a value range.

Thanks
Chris Buckler

Hi Chris
Ok, but I might recommend, for the future, not posting something you are looking to bid on, on the front page of this board several hours before it closes asking for advice, unless you just want to pay more for it.

On a card note, without seeing the back it must have been "postally" used, because these are blank backed.. I consider them premiums not postcards but whatever they are I like 'em.