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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave F
The scenario- |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave S
I wouldn't rely on Ebay/PayPal giving you much help should the card be fake...you did not explain as to how the seller is describing the card: authentic? as-is? |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Mike
Hard to say, depending on what it is, and the condition, and how bad you want or need it. It's funny you mention this topic, because this same situation came up with me this week. I've been this hobby long enough, and sometimes if the odds are 75% that the item is legit, you just have to take a chance. My success has been good. But without knowing what it is, and your passion for it, and what your collecting goals are, I guess you have to make the call. And also, one more thing, if it turns out to be a dud, how much will losing $300.00 hurt you? but if all seems OK, I say , go for it. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Steve M.
Has the seller stated that it is authentic? If so you are probably ok. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave S
Hey Dave...once had a college professor that ended every lecture: "If in doubt...DON'T"!! |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Joann
Dave, |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave F
The seller has sold other baseball related items in the past...although mostly 50s-60's type stuff. And it's listed as "original"...return policy just says the usual "check item description" but there is no return policy in the description....I believe if real and authenticated it would easily turn a $2,000 profit.. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Steve M.
Based on that profit projection I would definitly take a $300 chance. BTJMIR |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Sean BH
$2,000 Profit? PayPal with Credit Card. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Bill Stone
Dave S. --your note reminded me that I once had a tax law professor who always said " When in doubt...Deduct". ( Your professor is probably still teaching and mine is doing 10 to 20)! |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: JK
Sometimes you just need to take a chance. I took a chance on this card - it was ungraded, the seller didnt sell bb cards, and the picture of the card in the auction listing was very poor - dark, not in good focus, cut off part of the border so that the card looked trimmed, etc (the scan below was sent by the seller separately). Worked out pretty well: |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Steve f
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave F
The card is gone. I basically ran across it this morning. Didn't want to put it on my watchlist (I didn't want to look like it was in big demand), but in hindsight maybe there was already fifty people watching it. It was supposed to end tonight and after checking again...its gone. It had one bid this morning, was at $9.99....from someone that bids on what i'd call "old lady hobbies"....crocheting, needlework type stuff is what the bidder had been winning...nothing to do with cards. I was guessing this morning or hoping that the "$300" would get it....but maybe some of you on here know what I'm talking about now??? Man...this sucks! |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Sean BH
Dave, |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave F
If I'm not wrong it was a Darby Chocolate...a Bill Donovan. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave F
I've sent the seller a message asking what happened to the auction without sounding too over zealous at this point...so who knows... |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Sean BH
My lord, that would be a great find. I'm sure if it was sitting at $9.99 this morning and somebody offered $500 they would sell in a heartbeat. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave F
Yeah I thought about actually making an offer this morning myself. But, had a "best offer" in on another item on ebay...so I wasn't sure I'd have that much moo-la to drop on it to begin with....(the best offer got turned down to make things worse!)....damn |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Kyle
I tried to find it, but had no luck. Care to share a link? I'm curious to see the pictures. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Dave F
I was going to do that Kyle...but for selfish reasons I better wait until hearing back from the seller that she doesn't have more of them. If she does, i'm thinking she'll list them in the same stupid spot that old ladies will find them. |
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Whats a eBay gamble on a card worth?
Posted By: Kyle
Good call, might as well wait and see what she says. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. |
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