Just don't get it with some sellers

[buymycards]

It isn't just eBay sellers and Amazon sellers and COMC sellers. I collect T213-2's. In the last Goodwin auction, they had 4 very low grade T213-2's. These were poor to good, and very common players. The starting bid was $100. These cards sell on eBay for $35-$45 dollars. One of the 4 Goodwin cards sold for the opening bid and the other 3 did not sell. Why would someone pay $100 & the vig for a $35 card? Why did Goodwin price these cards with a $100 opening bid?

Rick

[ls7plus]

In my experience, Goodwin just does not like to set the minimum bid below a certain level. I had that experience when I consigned cards that included a 1936 R312 Bill Dickey in about Ex condition (ungraded). The minimum was set well above what I had paid for it, and it did not sell, so the card was returned to me. Later on, the baseball historian in me was glad it didn't sell, as that was Dickey's best year: 22 HR and .362 batting average. Still have the card and love it!

All the best,

Larry

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by buymycards

It isn't just eBay sellers and Amazon sellers and COMC sellers.

Rick

We have plenty on the BST section also.

[orly57]

I agree. I honestly don't know how Dean's Cards has ever made one sale, much less a business out of it. 707, and Yepbg are in that same category.

[rhettyeakley]

The answer is that it literally costs them next to nothing. I have an eBay store and pay the monthly fee to have an anchor store and with that fee I get 10,000 listings that are included as part of that subscription. If I was to ever go OVER 10,000 listings I will then get charged $.05 per listing. With the 10,000 listings I think the math works out that for the subscription fee you are basically paying $.03 or so for each listing.

I have never had over 6,000 listings (less alone 10,000) in my store at any given point. I just don't have time to list that many things but may end up there at some point as it is steadily growing. I do strictly BIN at this point with some occasional auctions and I have been able to build a pretty strong inventory over the past 5 years or so with just some work done in my spare time (it allows me to buy new things and heaven knows I'd be collecting anyways so I may as well allow my hobby to make me some money at the same time). For the most part my store is populated with duplicate items or items that just don't fit my current collecting focus so it is a great way for me to refocus my money to items that are currently interesting to me, it is fun.

[prestigecollectibles]

Like this seller who has 1933 Goudey commons at $999.99

[ksabet]

Leon,

I think the suggestion was made for a category just to complain about overpriced eBay sellers. Please do this.

Sincerely,

Anyone who's been on the board more than six months

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by ksabet

Leon,

I think the suggestion was made for a category just to complain about overpriced eBay sellers. Please do this.

Sincerely,

Anyone who's been on the board more than six months

How about not reading threads you are not interested in. Works well for me. I don't collect T cards and amazingly I have never read one thread about them. Amazing the freedom you have.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by prestigecollectibles

Like this seller who has 1933 Goudey commons at $999.99

They are described as 'Rookie' cards, which of course bumps up the price a bit, as a direct result of the effort involved in describing them in that way.

Brian (I will now begin putting in the effort to include such terms in future listings to increase my bottom line)

Brian

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by prestigecollectibles

Like this seller who has 1933 Goudey commons at $999.99

looooooooooooooollllllllllllllllll

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by orly57

I agree. I honestly don't know how Dean's Cards has ever made one sale, much less a business out of it. 707, and Yepbg are in that same category.

Dean's has front/back pictures of every card they have in stock. They have a huge selection so the combination of good pictures and combining shipping really helps them out.

707 has the absolute best costumer service in the business. If you have purchased from Levi before he always gives discounts and did I mention the BEST costumer service in the business. To some, how the seller treats the buyer is more important than the price. They also have a large selection with combined shipping.

Have no idea who Yepbg is.

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by bnorth

707 has the absolute best costumer service in the business. If you have purchased from Levi before he always gives discounts and did I mention the BEST costumer service in the business. To some, how the seller treats the buyer is more important than the price. They also have a large selection with combined shipping.

I have had nice transactions with 707 too, and always suspected that with that big white hat Levi was a "costumer" at heart--just never knew he offered it as a service.

[ALR-bishop]

When I tell Levi I am interested in a card or cards he sends it/them to me for inspection before asking me to pay, and he does discount to his repeat customers. Great customer service and will share his hobby knowledge

[orly57]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Dean's has front/back pictures of every card they have in stock. They have a huge selection so the combination of good pictures and combining shipping really helps them out.

707 has the absolute best costumer service in the business. If you have purchased from Levi before he always gives discounts and did I mention the BEST costumer service in the business. To some, how the seller treats the buyer is more important than the price. They also have a large selection with combined shipping.

Have no idea who Yepbg is.

Front AND back pictures??? in that case, here is 3 times what the card is worth Dean!!! If you get a side shot in there I will QUADRUPLE IT!

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by bnorth

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707 has the absolute best costumer service in the business. If you have purchased from Levi before he always gives discounts and did I mention the BEST costumer service in the business. To some, how the seller treats the buyer is more important than the price. They also have a large selection with combined shipping.
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Just curious, what metrics do you use to arrive at such a glowing review? In my experience, 9 in 10 eBay sellers ship the very next day and package cards safely. Many even ship free. Does 707 do something BETTER than that to command their premium? Do they include fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in their shipments?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Just curious, what metrics do you use to arrive at such a glowing review? In my experience, 9 in 10 eBay sellers ship the very next day and package cards safely. Many even ship free. Does 707 do something BETTER than that to command their premium? Do they include fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in their shipments?

On my last purchase from Levi he went out of his way when he did not need to. I bought a set of cards from someone else. I was going to send them all in to get graded. It was near the end of the month and I wanted to get in on that months special. While looking through the cards I noticed 1 card was creased. I knew if I went the eBay route the card would not make it in time. Levi had the card I needed in the condition I wanted. I filled out his form and purchased the card. A few minutes later Levi emailed me and said he would get back to me later in the day(a Friday) with a better price. I instantly emailed him back saying price did not matter but I needed the card ASAP. He emailed me back saying he would personally mail it out on Saturday, a day they are not open. Not only did he mail it on saturday for me but he priority shipped it for free, by free I mean the price he had o the card and nothing else. Now that is better than a fresh baked cookie isn't it. I am not a regular costumer and it was not a high end item. I don't know any other place that would do that.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by bnorth

On my last purchase from Levi he went out of his way when he did not need to. I bought a set of cards from someone else. I was going to send them all in to get graded. It was near the end of the month and I wanted to get in on that months special. While looking through the cards I noticed 1 card was creased. I knew if I went the eBay route the card would not make it in time. Levi had the card I needed in the condition I wanted. I filled out his form and purchased the card. A few minutes later Levi emailed me and said he would get back to me later in the day(a Friday) with a better price. I instantly emailed him back saying price did not matter but I needed the card ASAP. He emailed me back saying he would personally mail it out on Saturday, a day they are not open. Not only did he mail it on saturday for me but he priority shipped it for free, by free I mean the price he had o the card and nothing else. Now that is better than a fresh baked cookie isn't it. I am not a regular costumer and it was not a high end item. I don't know any other place that would do that.

That is a great example. Better than, and less calories, than cookies. Appreciate the clarification.

I wish my experiences with him were different. I've been to maybe 10 shows now where they set up, and I'm never acknowledged, even when it's slow. The last time I went to his booth, I was specifically trying to buy a $2K card with cash in hand, and again, he wouldn't acknowledge me, so I just walked away. Haven't been back since.

[Bruinsfan94]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Dean's has front/back pictures of every card they have in stock. They have a huge selection so the combination of good pictures and combining shipping really helps them out.

707 has the absolute best costumer service in the business. If you have purchased from Levi before he always gives discounts and did I mention the BEST costumer service in the business. To some, how the seller treats the buyer is more important than the price. They also have a large selection with combined shipping.

Have no idea who Yepbg is.

I have to agree with this for the most part. I've never dealt with 707 ( The scans really turn me, always look drained). but as a buyer, even with things beside cards, I tend to overpay for the better costumer service/buying experience.

As a younger collector, one thing I always hated was dealers who wouldn't give me the time of day because they didn't think I had the money to spend,one guy at my local show ( The guy who has by far the best inventory too) has always been kind and respectful to me, so even though he charges more then I'd pay online, I always give him business. If I was ever going to sell everything at once, he would also be the guy i gave first shot at.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Dean's has front/back pictures of every card they have in stock. They have a huge selection so the combination of good pictures and combining shipping really helps them out.

707 has the absolute best costumer service in the business. If you have purchased from Levi before he always gives discounts and did I mention the BEST costumer service in the business. To some, how the seller treats the buyer is more important than the price. They also have a large selection with combined shipping.

Have no idea who Yepbg is.

Memory says, and I'm answering this in the dead of night -- that YEP is Joe Yanello (Shoeless Joe) from Chicago. Not sure, but that is my best guess at this hour

[seablaster]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Memory says, and I'm answering this in the dead of night -- that YEP is Joe Yanello (Shoeless Joe) from Chicago. Not sure, but that is my best guess at this hour

Rich, I'm pretty sure that's not accurate.

Joe's business is Joe's Vintage Sports Cards and the associated auction house. His reputation speaks for itself.

[ValKehl]

"yepg" on eBay is Brian Goldstein. This has been mentioned on Net54 in the past.