could be one of the biggest aution "ripoffs" in history

[thekingofclout]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=200429311728

[calvindog]

That is pretty funny, actually.

[Rob D.]

Two folks must have really wanted that ball card.

[Tcards-Please]

Lot #26: 1968 Topps Plaks Checklist #2 PSA 7 NM “1 of 1; Highest Graded Copy In Existence”

So much for the "Highest Graded Copy In Existence".

It never ceases to amaze me the people that just throw money around without doing a little research. For that kind of money, he/she could have had a Strausburg RC

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Frank

[Matt]

Originally Posted by T's please

Lot #26: 1968 Topps Plaks Checklist #2 PSA 7 NM “1 of 1; Highest Graded Copy In Existence”

So much for the "Highest Graded Copy In Existence".

While it certainly is misleading, I believe most, if not all, auction houses use the pop report terminology relative to the TPG in question. They outline that in their T&C.

[Jim VB]

To me, the bigger question is: How many years will Larry be on this board before he learns where to post things?

[philliesphan]

I think PSA grades most of these as Authentic, rather than with a numerical grade. [Don't ask me why -- I just think it is that way].

So an interested player collector, with clearly too much money to burn, wanted this example for a Player Registry set, and the numerical grade trumps the A designation.

[barrysloate]

Jim- that's something I've been thinking about. This morning there was a post by a newbie (he had 2 total posts to his credit) who listed all the inventory he is bringing to the National, as well as his booth number. It didn't take long for a moderator to see it and delete it. And the other day there was a post on the main board about Topps boxing sheets.

Is it asking too much for people to follow a few basic rules around here? Couldn't Leon insist that anyone new who registers for the board has to read the rules once before he is allowed to post? Seems like a common courtesy for everyone.

[Tcards-Please]

Originally Posted by Matt

While it certainly is misleading, I believe most, if not all, auction houses use the pop report terminology relative to the TPG in question. They outline that in their T&C.

It certainly is misleading. Their T&C states ":7. Population Figures- All population figures came from the PSA Population Report online as of June 25, 2010.

So their statement that it is a 1 of 1 is accurate and I would agree falls within their guidelines as that is considered population figures. But the statement "Highest Graded Copy In Existence" isn't. Should have stated Highest Graded PSA Copy.

Here is their description of Lot #3: 1887 N172 Old Judge Ed Delahanty "Hands at Waist" Variation PSA 8 NM-MT “1 of 1; Only NM-MT 8 Residing on BOTH the PSA and SGC “Pop” Charts”!

They mention both PSA and SGC in this lot, why is that? Don't get me wrong, I have little sympathy for the buyer as he/she should have done their own research. I hope they enjoy that purchase.