October pick-ups

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by novakjr

Yeah. It's not so much, dropping out of the game for a bit, that get's me the most. But that, when I don't have any disposable money, all the stuff I've been looking for pops up for cheap, and keeps trying to suck me back in.. Already a day into deciding that I need to drop out for a bit, I'm already fighting off the urge on 2 items right now. I've got a feeling I'm gonna cave in and get one of 'em..Hopefully not both.

So bid 'em up guys, and save me the troubles..

Yep, I can definitely relate. Every time I think about the need to step back for a little bit, something unexpected ALWAYS pops up. And, yes, I am addicted.

[Bestdj777]

Managed to pick up a large Dormand postcard and a handful of premium photos.

[ALR-bishop]

Very nice Chris

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Very nice Chris

Thanks Al! I love these oddball items.

[pawpawdiv9]

Chris, nice adds....remember cards come 1st, then its the dog/kids and then the wife.
You will find another 55 armour coin later....the black one on Ebay, i pointed out was 'rare', but spending like 1800 is a huge chunk.


I bidded on a 54 Aaron RC that ended last night...of course shill bidded happen and i gave up ( Probstein auction) whoudda thought that?
Someone that has not bidded in 30 days, place 1 bid. Crazy
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1954-Topps-1...p2047675.l2557
Shill Bidder:

Bidder Information
Bidder: p***l ( 4168Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999)
Feedback: 99% Positive
Item description: 1954 Topps #128 Hank Aaron Rookie RC HOF Braves SGC 60 EX 5 " HIGH END "
Bids on this item: 1

30-Day Summary
Total bids: 108
Items bid on: 81
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 70% Help
Bid retractions: 4
Bid retractions (6 months): 51

[PM770]

Holy Toledo, pawpawdiv9!!! How blatant on the shill bidding. 51 retractions in 6-months? 70% activity with the seller? Just horrible.

There are some sellers I don't even bother with because of the obvious shill bidding. Too bad because there are some nice items that I would have gotten into from time to time.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

There's always someone out there looking to corrupt a process, especially if they can make a little more money.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Chris, nice adds....remember cards come 1st, then its the dog/kids and then the wife.

Hahah, thanks Chris. Fortunately, my fiancé takes care of the dog herself, and she has no room to complain regarding my treatment of her. So, might as well get some cards right?

[ALR-bishop]

She is your fiance now Chris. After you are married you get to take care of the dog and handle complaints about cards

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Hahah, thanks Chris. Fortunately, my fiancé takes care of the dog herself, and she has no room to complain regarding my treatment of her. So, might as well get some cards right?

Do yourself a favor: create a spreadsheet listing your entire collection then a few days before the wedding print it and mail it to yourself via certified mail. When it arrives, don't open it, just put it aside. Just in case there ever comes a day when you have to show what assets you came into the marriage owning.