Arguably so

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

New favorite auction house word is arguably. Arguably the nicest signed Gehrig photo . . .arguably the nicest Matty photo . . . arguably the finest Ruth ball . . . . usually followed by a modifier like "that we have ever seen...." or "that we have ever handled. . . ."

I am going to start using that a lot. Arguably I have the nicest 2017 Prius on the road today. Well, at least it's the best one I've ever seen. And arguably my home is the nicest one of the street. And don't argue with me about it, dammit.

LOL reminds me of one I'm hearing in advertising in general right now "Up to 100% effective!"

Well 0% effective would be covered by that statement.

[rootsearcher60]

“The first time I saw an AH use the "that we have ever handled" it struck me as a boastful and self-serving comment. They are saying they handle so much good stuff, including (presumably) many of this item, and this one is the finest.“

Actually (another overused word), the AH could arguably be the worst and only handle the arguably poorest condition examples of cardboard and they were fortunate enough to beat out the arguably better AH’s for the consignment.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by rootsearcher60

...only handle the arguably poorest condition examples of cardboard and they were fortunate enough to beat out the arguably better AH’s for the consignment.

I resemble that remark

[cmfxa]

I personally love how every series is the most collectable ever. I was just reading through some Heritage books they sent me for their upcoming sports auction, and it seems that depending on the item T206, Topps 1952, Goudey 1933 or Bowman 1951 holds the title as the most cherished and collectable issue of all time

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by cmfxa

I personally love how every series is the most collectable ever. I was just reading through some Heritage books they sent me for their upcoming sports auction, and it seems that depending on the item T206, Topps 1952, Goudey 1933 or Bowman 1951 holds the title as the most cherished and collectable issue of all time

Actually those are "arguably" the 4 most cherished and collectible sets.

And just a reminder to the community, in memorium:

"Thank you for the many inquiries. Still available..."

[Rhotchkiss]

Well, the job of the AH is to get their consignors the highest price.....

So long as the description is not false or inaccurate, I chalk the salesmanship up to doing their best by consignors. And as an aside, when Brian Dwyer/REA says something is nice or rare, I take note. Similarly, there are certain items that I know Joe at memory lane knows very well, and a stamp of approval is noteworthy. (Those are merely two examples). However, when PWCC effuses praise, it’s like a drink guy at bar time telling every girl he loves her. My point, it’s the auction house’s job to sell the card/item and some descriptions and/or adjectives mean more than others, depending on who is doing the talking.

All that said “arguably” is absurd, and I do agree it means nothing.

[Exhibitman]

Make sure you check the verso too.

Honestly, who speaks like that? I mean, you say "verso" or "extant" in Jr. High and you will end up stuffed into arguably the smelliest locker extant.