Hobby Myths!

[timzcardz]

Originally Posted by Yoda

The dog ate my baseball cards!
And I would add Cal Ripkin, as well as Feller and O'Neil, to the happy signers club.

If you see a Cal Ripkin autographed baseball, it is a forgery!

[butchie_t]

I'm only gonna buy these cards in the upcoming auction and then I am done for the year buying cards. No really I am........

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by timzcardz

If you see a Cal Ripkin autographed baseball, it is a forgery!

That is truth...not a myth.

[BeanTown]

That value and rarity go hand in hand.

[Aaron Seefeldt]

- That autographed vintage cards are authentic if/when slabbed by PSA

[JollyElm]

I fixed the thread title for you...

Hobby Myths Complaints!

[mrreality68]

Based on Some Ebay Sellers

An Authentic Reproduction is Authentic

[packs]

It is a myth that what you paid for a card determines what your sale price is.

[Frankish]

Originally Posted by packs

It is a myth that what you paid for a card determines what your sale price is.

I don't know if it's a myth or just requires a lot of patience, but it is funny how it only seems to cut one way. I don't see a lot of people selling their Cy Young cards for what they paid in the mid-70s....

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by packs

It is a myth that what you paid for a card determines what your sale price is.

What someone paid for a card is not relevant to the price their asking now.


It's comical to me when a seller says something like this, I'm into this for this I need to get that. Is it true? Is it not true? Trying a guilt trip ? That story is not relevant in a business decision.

[Yastrzemski Sports]

One of Billy Ripken's teammates wrote on his bat knob.

[T206Cards]

1952 Was the first year Topps made baseball cards...

[Bridwell]

A player's "Rookie Card" is his 1st card in a major national set.

Buying a professionally graded card guarantees you and protects you that the card has not been altered or trimmed.

If you have a problem with an item won from a major auction house, you can complain and will get a refund.

You always come out ahead by investing in the major stars, like Cobb, Ruth and Gehrig.

Grading company counts of T206's with rare backs are accurate population figures.

Dealers who have been in the hobby for a long time are trustworthy because of their experience.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Aaron Seefeldt

- That autographed vintage cards are authentic if/when slabbed by PSA

What are you saying?

You can probably substitute PSA with a well known sports signature authenticator whose initials include an S and a J, as well as a few other TPGs and so-called autograph experts.

[effe]

"Set break" actually means what the name implies.

[Bigdaddy]

When used in a sales listing, the term 'complete set' means that the set is actually complete.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

When used in a sales listing, the term 'complete set' means that the set is actually complete.

Set Breakers on ebay
Are they or are they not?

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Fred

What are you saying?

You can probably substitute PSA with a well known sports signature authenticator whose initials include an S and a J, as well as a few other TPGs and so-called autograph experts.

There are obvious forgeries in TPG holders. People need to look at the card not just the holder.

[rats60]

The 1952 Topps Mantle is a "grail" card, not just a normal double print that you can buy in almost any auction

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by rats60

The 1952 Topps Mantle is a "grail" card, not just a normal double print that you can buy in almost any auction

"Yes, the 1952 Topps, the rookie card and greatest card ever made."

[frankbmd]

1987 Bo Jackson RCs

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by rats60

The 1952 Topps Mantle is a "grail" card, not just a normal double print that you can buy in almost any auction

Thems is fightin' words!