Consigning with Probstein123

[parkplace33]

Can anyone give feedback who has recently consigned with eBay seller Probstein123?

How fast were your cards listed? Did you get the price you wanted? How are the fees? How fast was payout?

[toledo_mudhen]

Never consigned with Rick BUT I do know that winning one of his auctions (at a decent price) is dam near impossible.

Hey has 1 heck of a following - I'll give him that

[Fuddjcal]

[QUOTE=toledo_mudhen;2114859]Never consigned with Rick BUT I do know that winning one of his auctions (at a decent price) is dam near impossible.

[gonefishin]

Just curious, why would anyone consign their cards to a person/business that simply lists them on ebay? I guess if they're working all the time or traveling, etc. An ebay listing isn't all that hard and the process is simple.

I don't see how it could possibly maximize profit if one is paying a fee on top of the 10% ebay fee.

I think you could mail it to the buyer just as easily as mailing it to a broker. So, the additional 10% one would be paying is for the listing preparation and logistics of sending it off, and I guess because they have followers, etc.

Ex = I send my 87 Topps Bonds to a broker. They list it on ebay. It sells for 1.10 instead of the mean price of $1.00. Ebay collects .11, broker collects .11. I'm paid .88. If I listed it myself and sold it for the mean price of $1.00, I would have been paid .90 from ebay.

Is this example wrong, or am I missing something. I never excelled in math.

If an item has a lot of value, i.e., 5K plus, why wouldn't you just send it to an AH? Not saying you would get more money, but there would be a lot more marketing, etc. compared to an ebay listing.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

Just curious, why would anyone consign their cards to a person/business that simply lists them on ebay? I guess if they're working all the time or traveling, etc. An ebay listing isn't all that hard and the process is simple.

I don't see how it could possibly maximize profit if one is paying a fee on top of the 10% ebay fee.

I think you could mail it to the buyer just as easily as mailing it to a broker. So, the additional 10% one would be paying is for the listing preparation and logistics of sending it off, and I guess because they have followers, etc.

Ex = I send my 87 Topps Bonds to a broker. They list it on ebay. It sells for 1.10 instead of the mean price of $1.00. Ebay collects .11, broker collects .11. I'm paid .88. If I listed it myself and sold it for the mean price of $1.00, I would have been paid .90 from ebay.

Is this example wrong, or am I missing something. I never excelled in math.

If an item has a lot of value, i.e., 5K plus, why wouldn't you just send it to an AH? Not saying you would get more money, but there would be a lot more marketing, etc. compared to an ebay listing.

Unless I'm gravely mistaken, the 10% fee to Probstein is not in addition to the eBay fee. The fee to Probstein is the only fee.

So you actually pay less when consigning with Probstein than if you list it yourself on eBay.

There's a lot of other issues that get mixed up in here, but having to pay a higher fee if you consign to Probstein (compared to just listing it yourself) is not one of them.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by raulus

Unless I'm gravely mistaken, the 10% fee to Probstein is not in addition to the eBay fee. The fee to Probstein is the only fee.

So you actually pay less when consigning with Probstein than if you list it yourself on eBay.

There's a lot of other issues that get mixed up in here, but having to pay a higher fee if you consign to Probstein (compared to just listing it yourself) is not one of them.

This is my understanding as well.

[icurnmedic]

I save money when I use him. He must negotiate a much better fee through eBay. I have never had a problem with him buying or selling.
And I don’t have to fool with all the eBay idiots. He does that for me.

[wondo]

Probstein typically listed less than a week after reception. Payout within a wee after auction end. Prices he gets are consistently high for eBay auctions. He is not big on communication; there is no acknowledgement of him getting your cards - they just get listed.

I use him a lot. If I ever do have an issue it is typically resolved quickly. Straightforward graded cards that are standard size go good. Raw, groups or oddball size sometimes have delays. I recommend.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by wondo

Probstein typically listed less than a week after reception. Payout within a wee after auction end. Prices he gets are consistently high for eBay auctions. He is not big on communication; there is no acknowledgement of him getting your cards - they just get listed.

I use him a lot. If I ever do have an issue it is typically resolved quickly. Straightforward graded cards that are standard size go good. Raw, groups or oddball size sometimes have delays. I recommend.

He communicated just enough to ban me from bidding on his items. - said I did a friend of his wrong, but would never go further than that...and my reputation is my bond...anyone who has dealt with me knows that.

For that reason, probstein is , and always will be dead to me. What an arogant ars!

There are plenty of better options out there. I intend to consign with COMC, albeit for smaller valued cards, based on a very favorable reference from a net54 friend.

If you choose to go with probstein, good luck...I believe you've heard both sides now.
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[CurtisFlood]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

He communicated just enough to ban me from bidding on his items. - said I did a friend of his wrong, but would never go further than that...and my reputation is my bond...anyone who has dealt with me knows that.

For that reason, probstein is , and always will be dead to me. What an arogant ars!

There are plenty of better options out there. I intend to consign with COMC, albeit for smaller valued cards, based on a very favorable reference from a net54 friend.

If you choose to go with probstein, good luck...I believe you've heard both sides now.
.

Same. Very bad experience with his listing items for me.

[philo98]

I’m banned from Probstein as well. No idea why. Never bid on an auction. Only found out one time when I tried too.

However I’ve rarely heard good things about him. I just know a lot of altered cards pass through him. His name has come up lately in some of the Facebook groups and nothing very good. No communication, late to pay, terrible description in listings tend to be the complaints.

[Directly]

If a consigned card is returned not as described, etc--how does that work--??

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

He communicated just enough to ban me from bidding on his items. - said I did a friend of his wrong, but would never go further than that...and my reputation is my bond...anyone who has dealt with me knows that.

For that reason, probstein is , and always will be dead to me. What an arogant ars!

There are plenty of better options out there. I intend to consign with COMC, albeit for smaller valued cards, based on a very favorable reference from a net54 friend.

If you choose to go with probstein, good luck...I believe you've heard both sides now.
.

i wont consign there now. was going to send some really nice cards so you can feel happy about that..

[StraightRaceCards]

Only Probstein auction I participated in was a SGC A T206 HOF’er that I was able to get for $85 after taxes fees and shipping. Can’t complain one bit, but I do proceed with caution on his stuff

I will say, for those who are worried about multiple bids, you should look into some eBay sniping tools. I haven’t used them before, but have heard many people swear by them. Curious on what others opinions on sniping tools are. I don’t bid enough to justify them

Matt Galvin

[Peter_Spaeth]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/36411576123...Bk9SR6Crw6W6YQ

[raulus]

Originally Posted by LarsHoneyToast

I will say, for those who are worried about multiple bids, you should look into some eBay sniping tools. I haven’t used them before, but have heard many people swear by them. Curious on what others opinions on sniping tools are. I don’t bid enough to justify them

I use gixen. It’s cheap (even free for the basic version), and does a good job. It does go down every once in a blue moon, which is only a problem if it’s out when an important item is ending.

[NYYFan63]

I have never had issues with the few times I have consigned with Rick. My cards (modern) were listed a couple days after they were delivered and he paid within 2-3 days after auction end…I plan on sending him some cards in the next month or so…


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[parkplace33]

Appreciate the feedback from those that consigned.

[Yoda]

and I can only imagine one of the reason he is so popular with buyers is there is no BP charged for his Ebay auctions.

[parkplace33]

Bringing this back up... anyone recently consign with Probstein? If so, experience?

[Gradedcardman]

Yes, I have consigned with Probstein off and on the last 3 years and have had good results. As long as the cards are graded or higher dollar raw, he will list them quickly. He pays normally within 5-8 days based on when the payments come in to him.

[Santo10Fan]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Can anyone give feedback who has recently consigned with eBay seller Probstein123?

How fast were your cards listed? Did you get the price you wanted? How are the fees? How fast was payout?

I used him last summer, I thought his payroll person was a phishing scam...ended up getting a check. I actually met Rick at the National, just a handshake and hello. No complaints.

[Johnny630]

I’m going to send him a bunch of stuff. He has a really good following, list quality items quick and pays in a timely fashion.

[Bobbycee]

Good luck Johnny. I hope you get top dollar. He's not the warmest of people, but that doesn't really matter. Go get some green!

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by Bobbycee

Good luck Johnny. I hope you get top dollar. He's not the warmest of people, but that doesn't really matter. Go get some green!

I’ve sent him stuff before never once had any issue. He has always treated me good. I like that he lists stuff quickly once it’s received.

[icurnmedic]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

I’ve sent him stuff before never once had any issue. He has always treated me good. I like that he lists stuff quickly once it’s received.

Same here.

Sent overnight Monday.
Received email this morning with a link to the auctions.
$.02

[glynparson]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Can anyone give feedback who has recently consigned with eBay seller Probstein123?

How fast were your cards listed? Did you get the price you wanted? How are the fees? How fast was payout?

Graded stuff received on a Monday thru Thursday is usually listed by the end of the next evening. Sometimes by the end of the night on the day they receive them. Raw stuff can take a couple months to get listed unless valuable stuff.