Ebay Selling Experience...

[hangman62]

I get the whole story, ...what bothers me..and I see loads of ebay sellers do this...they somehow select a "standard statement discription " ..that always reads.." Card is Like New, no blemish's, ...blah,blah... problem is ..they are selling a VG Mays or Mantle....Why do they allow that statement to be made....I realize that all you need to do is look at the scan and see its a VG Mays...but that statement should not be inserted on page

RalG

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by hangman62

I get the whole story, ...what bothers me..and I see loads of ebay sellers do this...they somehow select a "standard statement discription " ..that always reads.." Card is Like New, no blemish's, ...blah,blah... problem is ..they are selling a VG Mays or Mantle....Why do they allow that statement to be made....I realize that all you need to do is look at the scan and see its a VG Mays...but that statement should not be inserted on page

RalG

Yeah, I don't know. I guess it's defaulted to "like new" because I never change that. The case was fully intact when it left here. I've already changed my listings to "very good." The PSA case was like new, so I'm not sure what to go by. It's just a mediocre, unfounded excuse for a refund I guess. PSA cases arrive from PSA with the minor unavoidable scratches, and I think I know what he sees as far as frosting because there's some on most PSA cases, no matter how long ago they were slabbed. The glue comment was silly.

[egbeachley]

Condition: Like New: An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

[tbob]

That ebay item description which ebay foisted on all sellers is worthless, idiotic and often totally irrelevant. And yes, it does default to like new or new (I forget which) so if you are listing a PSA 3 card and making sure you get the scan right, the price right and the copy right, you might forget about that annoying condition tab.

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by tbob

That ebay item description which ebay foisted on all sellers is worthless, idiotic and often totally irrelevant. And yes, it does default to like new or new (I forget which) so if you are listing a PSA 3 card and making sure you get the scan right, the price right and the copy right, you might forget about that annoying condition tab.

Yessir, good point.

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by egbeachley

Condition: Like New: An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

Yeah, I definitely understand your point with that, but the guy went above and beyond by claiming the case was tampered with. If it was minor wear, you and I would probably say so what, it's just the case, but I realize that's important to some people. Look at any PSA case close enough and you'll find a blemish.

But point taken. I noticed other people he bought PSA cards from had ---- for the condition. I'll remove that ebay characteristic altogether, never paid attention to it and now realize it's nothing more than a snag. Can't the same thing happen if "---" is listed or "very good?" It's all about articulation, of which the buyer will certainly prevail.

Thanks for the discussion.

[Golf History]

I think you are may just dealing with a overly paranoid buyer. Judging just by the scans you posted here and the ones in the listings the top right of the slab does appear lighter or frosted. It is likely just an anomaly from the seal.

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by Golf History

I think you are may just dealing with a overly paranoid buyer. Judging just by the scans you posted here and the ones in the listings the top right of the slab does appear lighter or frosted. It is likely just an anomaly from the seal.

Yessir, the case is fine, but a buyer could find something on any case when he's not looking at the card. And the fact that what he's alleging may be present in the scan indicates he didn't look at it before buying. These cases are fine, but like you said, a paranoid person may see something that isn't.

[D. Bergin]

I try to default everything as "Used" in the Ebay specifics and note actual condition in the listing with great big scans.

The Ebay condition specifics are completely useless for collectible sellers.

Hopefully you don't get a cracked open holder back. If you do I encourage you to share the buyer ID with the board so others can block him from their auctions..........as Ebay is unlikely to do anything about it.

[Clutch-Hitter]

I changed the few I have listed to "acceptable." It's strange because selling a card inside a TPG holder can be viewed as two different items, one of which has an existing, presumably trusted condition rating. The item with the trusted rating is easily the most significant of the two, yet many view the other as equal. Buy the card not the holder, right?