Mays crossover opinion

[Stonepony]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

Well, how many more bidders look at Probstein auctions over a regular Joe's auction?

I don't think serious card collectors just search Probstein or PWCC. My searches
for card X include all average Joe's cards as well. I can't imagine anyone trying to find a specific card/ condition just looking at those auctions. As to whether or not serious bidders prefer to buy from those larger auctions- I can't say

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I don't think serious card collectors just search Probstein or PWCC. My searches
for card X include all average Joe's cards as well. I can't imagine anyone trying to find a specific card/ condition just looking at those auctions. As to whether or not serious bidders prefer to buy from those larger auctions- I can't say

right they are both on ebay....if its a whole different website that would different

with ebay buyer protection...peiople type 'mays 1952 psa' you are going to get everyones listings

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I don't think serious card collectors just search Probstein or PWCC. My searches
for card X include all average Joe's cards as well. I can't imagine anyone trying to find a specific card/ condition just looking at those auctions. As to whether or not serious bidders prefer to buy from those larger auctions- I can't say

There are collectors out there who search PWCC or probsteins list of cards for sale and bid on a card they find interesting. One of these guys might not have been looking for a 52 Mays specifically but saw it and said hey this looks like a nice card and placed a bid.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I don't think serious card collectors just search Probstein or PWCC. My searches
for card X include all average Joe's cards as well. I can't imagine anyone trying to find a specific card/ condition just looking at those auctions. As to whether or not serious bidders prefer to buy from those larger auctions- I can't say

I have made around 50 individual buys on ebay in the last 2 weeks on mainstream, commodity type Topps cards. I am completely agnostic in who I deal with. I make sure, as much as possible, to not get burned but the seller makes no difference, quite honestly. As far as more people watching big sellers auctions....yeah, I think lots of buddies still bidding on other buddies cards and running them up. I don't buy that the biggest sellers get a lot more money (legitimately). They might get some more as they do get more eyes....just not a ton.

[Canofcorn]

Sorry didn't want this thread turning into a shilling discussion between the big sellers. Of course it happens everywhere..big..small... and not just with the 2 mentioned.

I was just asking about crossover opinions and the grade you think it would receive, or if I should leave it sinc it's an old label. I got the answers I needed, thank you

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Leon

I have made around 50 individual buys on ebay in the last 2 weeks on mainstream, commodity type Topps cards. I am completely agnostic in who I deal with. I make sure, as much as possible, to not get burned but the seller makes no difference, quite honestly. As far as more people watching big sellers auctions....yeah, I think lots of buddies still bidding on other buddies cards and running them up. I don't buy that the biggest sellers get a lot more money (legitimately). They might get some more as they do get more eyes....just not a ton.

ive been contacted on ebay auctions when i was an underbidder from little guys a few times after the auction where they say 'card still aviailable, i had to shill it, if you want the card ill offer you 'x'

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

ive been contacted on ebay auctions when i was an underbidder from little guys a few times after the auction where they say 'card still aviailable, i had to shill it, if you want the card ill offer you 'x'

Im surprised they admit they shilled it. I would expect something along the lines of "winner said he's unable to pay."

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Im surprised they admit they shilled it. I would expect something along the lines of "winner said he's unable to pay."

no they have admitted it..heck sometimes its just a minute after the auction ended