View Full Version : Which one of you SOB's....
mintacular
04-22-2011, 08:54 PM
made an off eBay deal for this card:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1909-11-T206-PSA-1-Walter-Johnson-Hindu-Back-Tough-/220770344610?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item3366f01ea2#ht_500wt_1202
Brian Van Horn
04-22-2011, 09:37 PM
Subtle.
It wasn't me.
mintacular
04-22-2011, 09:41 PM
The SOB was mean to be sarcastic/sardonic, etc. You know good humored... I knew it wasn't you Brian, you cheap SOB :)
Brian Van Horn
04-22-2011, 09:55 PM
Thank You for the compliment.
Im sure it was an offer ON eBay as the ending says "1 offer"
Plus the word "Rare" and (BROWN) "Hindu" should never be used together...
$2K for a "1" with paper lose... is NOT a steal IMO
rp12367
04-23-2011, 01:19 AM
Im sure it was an offer ON eBay as the ending says "1 offer"
Plus the word "Rare" and (BROWN) "Hindu" should never be used together...
$2K for a "1" with paper lose... is NOT a steal IMO
+1
Jacklitsch
04-23-2011, 06:59 AM
The offer was however "declined".
HRBAKER
04-23-2011, 07:07 AM
Wasn't me, I'm saving up for a Jordan rookie. ;):D
bbeck
04-23-2011, 10:21 AM
Actually it was my card. A PSA 2 just recently sold in major auction for $2,300 with creasing so I based a start off of that number. I did not expect $2,000. Fair, best offers were naturally accepted. The card actually looked much nicer in person than from the scan, had great color and was crease free with back damage. As far as "rare" I guess the term is relative as 7 Hindu back Johnson's have been graded by PSA. Not quite sure what determines rare?-less than 5, 3, 1?? The T206 Cobb Brown Hindu is not rare because it is just another Brown Hindu? Just trying to get a solid definition of "rare." Next time I guess I should say, "just a handful" , "rare- but not as rare as brown M & M's", "sorta rare but not really that rare compared to other rare things" ... whoever comes up with the best synonym, it will go in my next description on ebay.
Kawika
04-23-2011, 10:32 AM
Howzabout "infrequently encountered"?
Mine (not for sale - already willed to Val Kehl)
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/baseball/holygrailcards/websize/T206%20WaJo.jpg
Ladder7
04-23-2011, 11:18 AM
"Rare" is a subjective term in real life. But in the collecting business, it can piss off a LOT of folks. Personally, I couldn't care if you described it scarce, rare, limited or impossible. Their point is a moot one. The guys watching, certainly knew the availability and value of this card.
I plan on selling a AB WoJo (hands), which there are seven of as well. I plan on describing it as "rarely offered" which may anger FEWer people.
Mikehealer
04-23-2011, 11:23 AM
Nice!!
Howzabout "infrequently encountered"?
Mine (not for sale - already willed to Val Kehl)
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/baseball/holygrailcards/websize/T206%20WaJo.jpg
cfc1909
04-23-2011, 11:25 AM
I would say Johnson is a tough Hindu and the word rare is way over used
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bbeck
04-23-2011, 11:30 AM
"Rare" is a subjective term in real life. But in the collecting business, it can piss off a LOT of folks. Personally, I couldn't care if you described it scarce, rare, limited or impossible. Their point is a moot one. The guys watching, certainly knew the availability and value of this card.
I plan on selling a AB WoJo (hands), which there are seven of as well. I plan on describing it as "rarely offered" which may anger FEWer people.
A lot of collectors with anger issues I guess?
HRBAKER
04-23-2011, 03:45 PM
Interesting discussion, has anyone really ever bid on something on ebay bc the seller described it as rare in the item description?
toledo_mudhen
04-23-2011, 05:01 PM
"rare" has never enticed me to pull a trigger..... to me - a larger annoyance is NRMT when the card is not even close.... Hate wasting time looking over a listing just to discover that NRMT actually means EX (or worse)
ValKehl
04-23-2011, 10:31 PM
Hi David - I promise to give your WaJo a good home when the time comes! Many thanks in advance! Mo' bettah WaJo card no can get!
I agree that "rare" is greatly overused. Another of my pet peeves is the inappropriate use of the word "unique." A red Hindu WaJo is "rare," but a brown Hindu is "reasonably scarce" or relatively scarce," IMHO.
Val
ls7plus
04-23-2011, 11:18 PM
Very desireable card however described, IMO, despite it's technical grade. Hindu backs of Cobb (PSA 4) and Johnson (PSA 5) sold for $38,000 and $8,000 respectively, in 2009. Generally the "rarer" the card, the less the price differential is through the grading scale. Personally, I think the emphasis on the more difficult backs will continue to grow and not remain static.
Larry
bbeck
04-24-2011, 07:47 AM
Check item # 270297813418 on ebay. Wish I knew how to post the link. Maybe someone can. Someone should really blast this guy!! And he has more than 10 available!
rp12367
04-24-2011, 07:52 AM
Rare Magic Marker in that case I'll take all More than 10 available :D
Pup6913
04-24-2011, 08:05 AM
I am sure Leon will appreciate someone outting that auction:D. Way to go guys:D:D
Gradedcardman
04-24-2011, 08:11 AM
Rare is like beauty. It is in the eye of the beholder. For me, when it comes to T206's, its any back but SC and Piedmonts. All beautiful !!
Abravefan11
04-24-2011, 08:23 AM
Check item # 270297813418 on ebay. Wish I knew how to post the link. Maybe someone can. Someone should really blast this guy!! And he has more than 10 available!
LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270297813418&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D2702978134 18%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)