Autographed Pre-War Cards Show & Tell

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bbcemporium

I'm not much of a pre-war collector, but couldn't pass up on this card.

It's fine to buy cards to resell but to say you aren't much of a collector but had to pick this one up is a tad bit misleading, imo.....You could have substituted "collector" for "reseller" and it might have been more correct. Again, nothing at all wrong with buying to resell....it's just the way it is advertised that could raise an eyebrow...

[Larry Ordet]

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[bbcemporium]

Originally Posted by Leon

It's fine to buy cards to resell but to say you aren't much of a collector but had to pick this one up is a tad bit misleading, imo.....You could have substituted "collector" for "reseller" and it might have been more correct. Again, nothing at all wrong with buying to resell....it's just the way it is advertised that could raise an eyebrow...

Sorry Leon, wasn't even trying to do any advertising. I'm mainly a collector, but do reselling to fund my habit. Just saw the thread and thought my card would be a nice addition for other people to enjoy. To clear the record, I am a big collector of post-war cards, but often come across pre-war stuff that I resale. I'd love to collect the pre-war stuff as well, but fear I might be biting off more financially than I can chew. Sorry if I gave the impression that I may have other motives, as I didn't even want to initially mention I was selling the card. Sorry

[Leon]

I could tell you weren't advertising the card on the front page. It only seemed like you were saying that because this was so cool, and you aren't really a pre war collector, you had to pick this up. Hey, I buy stuff to resell very often as many other collectors do. I don't really say that I couldn't pass up an item for resale because it was so neat though. I generally try to use what knowledge I have to try to make some money to support my habit of collecting, as you probably are. It's just semantics....No big deal on this one...and thanks for your participation on Net54baseball.com too!! kind regards

[packs]

I think he was saying it was something he couldn't pass up when he bought it, but now its time for somsone else to enjoy it because it's not his area of focus for his collection.

[Leon]

I don't think we need to belabor the point too much more but that is actually not what he said. If you read his last comment he said he bought it for resale and does so to support his habit.....as many of us do...best regards

[bbcemporium]

Originally Posted by Leon

I don't think we need to belabor the point too much more but that is actually not what he said. If you read his last comment he said he bought it for resale and does so to support his habit.....as many of us do...best regards

Leon,
Thanks for the response. Sorry you misunderstood me. By no means was I implying I bought this card on a whim or because it was "cool". I have the utmost appreciation of pre-war cards and hope to include them in the scope of my collecting soon, but explained previously why I currently do not. Anyway, I agree, no need to beat a dead horse, just wanted a chance to defend my motives. Thanks and I appreciate the service you provide with this forum, it has proven to be an excellent resource and learning tool.

[scotty21690]