Pennant guys, would love an opinion

Fballguy · #1 02-15-2019, 02:31 PM

It's nowhere near the quality of Mitchell & Ness. This guy has sold many of these over the past year or so. Multiple sports. Totaling thousands of dollars. Somehow, he has 100% feedback. I don't get it.

One of the reasons I decided to take a flyer was because a bunch of his recent feedback at the time was from the sale of these and it was all positive.

I can't imagine anyone who knows or cares about vintage sports memorabilia would be happy with these crafts class rejects.

One other thing I've noticed is that his listings are very topical. For example...The Rams are in the Super Bowl and suddenly he has a "unique" Rams pennant for sale. Jackie Robinson pennant sells for 2K, now he has a "unique" Jackie Robinson pennant for sale. I've noticed it other times as well.

Last thing on this...It seems he's upgraded his felt. The one I purchased was thin and stiff and most definitely not felt as he had described. Since I pointed that out to him, he seems to have upgraded.

perezfan · #2 02-15-2019, 04:12 PM

I can't add much to what Rob and everyone else have already stated.

Other than the fact that the seller uses a classic yet sneaky ploy to lure in potential buyers. He prices these pennants about one third lower than what authentic vintage examples would cost. A good deal less than market value, but A LOT more money than a correctly listed reproduction would command.

And then he lets people's greed and lust for the hobby take over. Unfortunately people tend to see these things with their hearts and not their heads, when there's a deal to be had. But all you have to do is look at his multiple other listings and ask yourself... What are the odds of one seller coming into all of these previously unseen examples (all of which look about 75% correct?)

Duluth Eskimo · #3 02-15-2019, 05:28 PM

Get a refund and get it quick.

Fballguy · #4 02-15-2019, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perezfan

I can't add much to what Rob and everyone else have already stated.

Other than the fact that the seller uses a classic yet sneaky ploy to lure in potential buyers. He prices these pennants about one third lower than what authentic vintage examples would cost. A good deal less than market value, but A LOT more money than a correctly listed reproduction would command.

And then he lets people's greed and lust for the hobby take over. Unfortunately people tend to see these things with their hearts and not their heads, when there's a deal to be had. But all you have to do is look at his multiple other listings and ask yourself... What are the odds of one seller coming into all of these previously unseen examples (all of which look about 75% correct?)

Nailed it Mark.

keithsky · #5 02-15-2019, 07:55 PM

How come the OP isn't chiming in on these replies? Let us know what ya think. We all get burned once in a while.

Joe Hunter · #6 02-16-2019, 09:20 PM

I just noticed he sold a ridiculous looking Kansas City Chiefs pennant display in Jan for well over $200.00! What are people thinking?

ctownboy · #7 02-16-2019, 09:41 PM

Joe,

That is the problem, they aren't.

David

Fballguy · #8 02-18-2019, 04:17 PM

How lucky is this guy to find all these rare Rams pennants right as they're playing in the Super Bowl? Can't believe people are paying in excess of $200 for these things...with $20 shipping no less. The minis down below are a bargain at $50-$75 (plus $15 shipping!). PT Barnum would be proud.

ooo-ribay · #9 02-15-2019, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fballguy

It's nowhere near the quality of Mitchell & Ness. This guy has sold many of these over the past year or so. Multiple sports. Totaling thousands of dollars. Somehow, he has 100% feedback. I don't get it.

One of the reasons I decided to take a flyer was because a bunch of his recent feedback at the time was from the sale of these and it was all positive.

I can't imagine anyone who knows or cares about vintage sports memorabilia would be happy with these crafts class rejects.

One other thing I've noticed is that his listings are very topical. For example...The Rams are in the Super Bowl and suddenly he has a "unique" Rams pennant for sale. Jackie Robinson pennant sells for 2K, now he has a "unique" Jackie Robinson pennant for sale. I've noticed it other times as well.

Last thing on this...It seems he's upgraded his felt. The one I purchased was thin and stiff and most definitely not felt as he had described. Since I pointed that out to him, he seems to have upgraded.

Kind of apropos of the feedback thing....I recently had a guy screw me on eBay...I took it to resolution and eBay agreed with me and issued a refund. Great, but after that, unable to leave feedback. WTF???

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