Houses Should Defend Themselves

Econteachert205 · #1 01-29-2016, 04:07 PM

I have never had a bad transaction I know of on these boards... So us.

MattyC · #2 01-29-2016, 04:13 PM

There are so many great guys in this hobby, with whom I've had great dealings. So many right here on this board in fact. Too many to even rattle off names.

One other thing I know: my love of cards and collecting, the enjoyment they give, alongside the enjoyment of talking cards with the collecting colleagues I've made over the years, is far, far too awesome and valuable to be tainted by the dealings of some others. Of course there is much work and cleaning up to be done, much room for improvement-- as there is in anything where humans and their flaws dwell. But cards will always be intrinsically good.

Rich Klein · #3 01-29-2016, 04:19 PM

Off the top of my heard: Lee at Sterling is great

Plug here:

BYW -- if you want to see "honesty" in action and you live in the DFW area, please come to my shows. Most of our dealers are "weekend warriors" who do this hobby because they love it and most are also very fair to deal with.

Regards
Rich

earlywynnfan · #4 01-29-2016, 04:53 PM

Paul from Fusco auctions is as good as they come.

ken

Brian Van Horn · #5 01-29-2016, 05:15 PM

People I trust:

Dave Schrader of Bagger's Auctions.
David Bryan
Kevin Savage
Wayne Varner and Bill Zimpleman
George Ryden
John and Judy Burk
Mike McKee
Lou Swartz
Todd Schultz
Mark Macrae
Scott Mt. Joy
Rand and Alice Bailey
William Chappell

By no means an exhaustive list.

h2oya311 · #6 01-29-2016, 05:25 PM

Another vote for:

> Al C. at Love of the Game Auctions
> Folks selling on Net54 BST page (mostly)

And also a vote for:

> Rhys Y. at RMY Auctions

Other than that, I'm now skeptical of everyone else. I'm not sure how much tongue in cheek was happening in the posts prior to mine, but I would absolutely remove a few of those names.

I can't believe someone put in a good word for Small Traditions. I have an issue with any company that spends that much effort trying to get a bump in grades at PSA, going so far as outright admitting that they will do whatever it takes to get a card the grade it "deserves." Great for the consignor, not so great for the buyer with that "low-end" example. How many side-deals have they made to get a special bump is probably beyond comprehension.

jbsports33 · #7 01-29-2016, 05:43 PM

I enjoy my time in this hobby very much, I try and keep it low key - but with everything you need to take the good and bad at times. I want to thank all those that do keep a positive attitude and make it enjoyable for me and the collectors and dealers I work with.

Thanks Net54 members!

Jimmy

clydepepper · #8 01-29-2016, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

People I trust:

Dave Schrader of Bagger's Auctions.
David Bryan
Kevin Savage
Wayne Varner and Bill Zimpleman
George Ryden
John and Judy Burk
Mike McKee
Lou Swartz
Todd Schultz
Mark Macrae
Scott Mt. Joy
Rand and Alice Bailey
William Chappell

By no means an exhaustive list.

Well, Brian - even though we just missed on a recent deal and I'm not sure we have done business before...I do respect your hawk eye on the bad stuff on Ebay - your efforts and expertise have probably saved a lot of us time if not money and I for one appreciate it - and I'm not just sucking up to get on your list.
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- and there are a lot of other good guys out here !!!
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Brian Van Horn · #9 01-29-2016, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Well, Brian - even though we just missed on a recent deal and I'm not sure we have done business before...I do respect your hawk eye on the bad stuff on Ebay - your efforts and expertise have probably saved a lot of us time if not money and I for one appreciate it - and I'm not just sucking up to get on your list.
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- and there are a lot of other good guys out here !!!
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Awe shucks

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Thank you, Raymond.

bnorth · #10 01-29-2016, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I have never had a bad transaction I know of on these boards... So us.

+1 This board is great for buying the lower end vintage cards I collect. I have easily had way over 200 awesome transactions with some great people and only one bad experience. That is a way better ratio than eBay.

7nohitter · #11 01-29-2016, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnorth

+1 This board is great for buying the lower end vintage cards I collect. I have easily had way over 200 awesome transactions with some great people and only one bad experience. That is a way better ratio than eBay.

Well said, Ben. I have made many transactions on this board with some great people! Very lucky and appreciative! This includes a guy up in Vermont who sent me a Mickey Mantle signed baseball before he even had my check because, as he stated, "I'm a fellow New Englander" and he knew I was good for it!

Andrew Mi**ller

hangman62 · #12 01-29-2016, 07:16 PM

cant go wrong with Sean Bassick

ElCabron · #13 01-29-2016, 07:40 PM

Put me down as another vote for Al C. with Love of The Game Auctions.

-Ryan

Runscott · #14 01-29-2016, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElCabron

Put me down as another vote for Al C. with Love of The Game Auctions.

-Ryan

Same here. Al is one of the best. I've been busy today getting my bids in on lots ending in his auction tomorrow.

Lee is a great guy as well.

mantleman · #15 01-29-2016, 08:02 PM

Our very own Scott Gross and Luke Lyon.

ksabet · #16 01-29-2016, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hangman62

cant go wrong with Sean Bassick

Unless you don't have what he wants and at the price he wants it.

I trust:

My mom

ezez420 · #17 01-29-2016, 08:56 PM

I do agree with Dave Schrader. I always feel comfortable in his auctions.

MVSNYC · #18 01-29-2016, 09:17 PM

Al C. (LOTG) is as good as they come.

bcornell · #19 01-29-2016, 09:17 PM

This exercise doesn't give me a warm feeling. It's not that I disagree with who's listed here -- I think I've managed to bid in all of them at some point -- but if you had done the same thing in 2008, Mastro/Legendary would've been near the top of the list. In other words, who knows who's up to what?

I see only one (1) person mentioned Goodwin. That might be curious. Anyone want to guess why they don't get mentions?

Another thing - the BST on this board isn't auctions, but there is some obscene price gouging there by a few enterprising types. Are they fellow hobbyists? "Good guys"? Or predatory types who are taking advantage of a free board?

Bill

irishdenny · #20 01-30-2016, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksabet

Unless you don't have what he wants and at the price he wants it.

I trust:

My mom

And Just to be Crystal Clear...

Isn't this to be said about anyone who is making a Transaction!?
On either side of the Trade or Sale!?

just Sayin Aye

mattsey9 · #21 01-30-2016, 10:48 AM

A vote here for Joe's Vintage Sports Cards and to the members of the board here.

ksabet · #22 01-30-2016, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishdenny

And Just to be Crystal Clear...

Isn't this to be said about anyone who is making a Transaction!?
On either side of the Trade or Sale!?

just Sayin Aye

Absolutely,

But I tend to treat people with respect and kindness Irregardless (I know but I'm making it a word).

You never know when that person my come into something you do want and...

ezez420 · #23 01-30-2016, 07:29 PM

It would be great if some of the houses actually stood by their recognition.

There are definitely a couple I see mentioned in this list that are undeserving because they condone it. It would be great if the hammer came down and got rid of these houses or shed some light to dry up their consignments.

drmondobueno · #24 01-29-2016, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I have never had a bad transaction I know of on these boards... So us.

+1

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