Anyone get a bargain at the National?

wondo · #1 08-04-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Hmm...as long as YOU like it, that's all that counts....sounds high to me though.

Flipped the Wajo to a dealer for $260
Sold the Cubbies for $250 to public
Into the Cobb for $90

Good deal

Tennis13 · #2 08-05-2017, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wondo

Flipped the Wajo to a dealer for $260
Sold the Cubbies for $250 to public
Into the Cobb for $90

Good deal

Imagine how stupid I felt when someone said that A was $50 - $100 then thinking "i wonder where he found another one" and then realizing I am "public."

I wanted the card. I bought the card. And it's sitting at my desk at work, even if apparently I overpaid for it. You know as well as I do that there wasn't alot of those Tinker/Evers/chance T202's there, so I bought it.

Even if some dude thinks I paid too mich, and you call me "public." Ha

x2drich2000 · #3 08-05-2017, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tennis13

Imagine how stupid I felt when someone said that A was $50 - $100 then thinking "i wonder where he found another one" and then realizing I am "public."

I wanted the card. I bought the card. And it's sitting at my desk at work, even if apparently I overpaid for it. You know as well as I do that there wasn't a lot of those Tinker/Evers/chance T202's there, so I bought it.

Even if some dude thinks I paid too mich, and you call me "public." Ha

Scott, I apologize for making you feel that way. My point was simply if you broke down what John paid, it wasn't a high price at all. We only had the grades and not actual scans and of course an "A" could be anything from a slight trim that otherwise looks NM to something that has been sitting in acid for 3 weeks. As such, I was being conservative with the values I through out. I'm glad to hear you are happy with the card.

Tennis13 · #4 08-05-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Scott, I apologize for making you feel that way. My point was simply if you broke down what John paid, it wasn't a high price at all. We only had the grades and not actual scans and of course an "A" could be anything from a slight trim that otherwise looks NM to something that has been sitting in acid for 3 weeks. As such, I was being conservative with the values I through out. I'm glad to hear you are happy with the card.

Not even close. No apologies necessary. Markets are markets. I may overvalue or undervalue something relaive to someone else. Made me laugh because I have almost paid 2x for that card in a low grade so I thought 1/2 way for an A was a compromise.

No apology necessary. Its fun to see qualitative value change from person to person and manifest itself quantitatively.

wondo · #5 08-05-2017, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tennis13

Imagine how stupid I felt when someone said that A was $50 - $100 then thinking "i wonder where he found another one" and then realizing I am "public."

I wanted the card. I bought the card. And it's sitting at my desk at work, even if apparently I overpaid for it. You know as well as I do that there wasn't alot of those Tinker/Evers/chance T202's there, so I bought it.
some dude thinks I paid too mich, and you call me "public." Ha

The Tinker/Evers/Chance is arguably the most popular card in the set - more liquid than the Cobbs. You did not overpay by any stretch - great looking card. I would have been glad to bring it home with me, but was glad it went to a Cubs fan, it's not a card I collect, the comment of $50-$100 was laughable - I'd pay $200 wholesale all day. It''s not of matter if I like it or not; that's the market. I think "Public" is a cool nickname.

hangman62 · #6 08-05-2017, 06:40 AM

I blame society , also global warming is a factor

Tennis13 · #7 08-05-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wondo

The Tinker/Evers/Chance is arguably the most popular card in the set - more liquid than the Cobbs. You did not overpay by any stretch - great looking card. I would have been glad to bring it home with me, but was glad it went to a Cubs fan, it's not a card I collect, the comment of $50-$100 was laughable - I'd pay $200 wholesale all day. It''s not of matter if I like it or not; that's the market. I think "Public" is a cool nickname.

I dont plan on selling it even during my lifetime to overpay underpay is sort of irrelevant at that price. as long as I can still feed my kid. I was giving you all a hard time. I wasnt even remotely bothered--more educated by relative and perceived value.

ajjohnsonsoxfan · #8 08-05-2017, 12:08 PM

The vcp meter broke after I paid up for this one but just couldn't resist the centering, registration and lack of print lines or back wax stains. Take avg vcp and multiply by 2. Did I get a good deal? Only time will be the judge (like 40 years) lol.

bobbyw8469 · #9 08-05-2017, 12:16 PM

Sweet Mantle.

rats60 · #10 08-05-2017, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

The vcp meter broke after I paid up for this one but just couldn't resist the centering, registration and lack of print lines or back wax stains. Take avg vcp and multiply by 2. Did I get a good deal? Only time will be the judge (like 40 years) lol.

Just get someone who grades a lot with PSA to send it in and it will come back a 5. That is a beautiful card and undergraded. I think you got a deal.

ajjohnsonsoxfan · #11 08-05-2017, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rats60

Just get someone who grades a lot with PSA to send it in and it will come back a 5. That is a beautiful card and undergraded. I think you got a deal.

Thanks! Yes good idea to play the crack and resubmit roulette.

jbl79 · #12 08-05-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

The vcp meter broke after I paid up for this one but just couldn't resist the centering, registration and lack of print lines or back wax stains. Take avg vcp and multiply by 2. Did I get a good deal? Only time will be the judge (like 40 years) lol.

That's a great looking '51 Mick! Definitely a premium card. Congrats AJ!

pokerplyr80 · #13 08-05-2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

The vcp meter broke after I paid up for this one but just couldn't resist the centering, registration and lack of print lines or back wax stains. Take avg vcp and multiply by 2. Did I get a good deal? Only time will be the judge (like 40 years) lol.

Nice AJ. I had to ignore vcp data when picking up mine too. Was that the one at Evan's table?

ajjohnsonsoxfan · #14 08-05-2017, 03:05 PM

Yes it was! Looks like you got his 5! Wow buddy great looking card. Congrats. He had some amazing looking cards in his case including a psa 7 Bowman and 52 Mantle psa 9. Wowza

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