Be honest, what card "buzzword"...

[mintacular]

grabs your attention, hits your soft spot, draws you in..."Pack fresh", "Vivid", "Dead Centered"? Mine is "crisp" or "crispy". Thanks!

[Jason Carota]

Poor. :)

[frankbmd]

Beater:)

[drc]

I remember in his auctions Dave Bushing would call cards and other item 'Minty' instead of Mint. I always thought that funny for whatever reason


Since I used his name, I will add that I bought various items from Busing and was always satisfied with the items and service.

[vintagerookies51]

Beater:)

+1

[thescooper]

cheap

[3-2-count]

Razor Sharp!!

[Leon]

"paper loss on the blank back....."

[kcohen]

blazer!!!!

[matty39]

Years ago I bought a BF2 Cobb from Barry. I asked him to describe it for me.
He said it was "PRISTINE". When I received it. I had to agree. I still have it and I still love it.

[atx840]

Relisted

[MacDice]

Free :)

[mintacular]

Yep, pristine always makes me look x2 x3

[Ladder7]

"undergraded"

[vintagecpa]

"I don't know what PSA (SGC) was thinking?!"

[mintacular]

My O/T was not meant to be sarcastic but I guess that's where this thread is going...Must be a bunch of Brits on this forum

[atx840]

Blank back, upside down, hand cut.

[Runscott]

"near mint for its age"

[Ejm1]

Heavily creased.

[barrysloate]

When someone adds the word "WOW" to their ebay title. For example:

T206 Nattress with several creases...WOW

[alanu]

lot

[Peter_Spaeth]

I am heavily influenced by the number of "+" signs after a listing. For example, I am more inclined to look at T206 Cobb PSA 4 +++++ than I would be to look at T206 Cobb PSA 4 ++. I also am drawn like a moth to the flame by "L@@K" in listings. I also like it when sellers of slabbed cards call attention to the fact that their cards are short in the holder.

[rainier2004]

Either-
"Very presentable" -or-
"Blazer"....I seem to be using this one less and less...:rolleyes:

[frankbmd]

"Crossover"

As in "PSA 3 should crossover to GEM 10" IMO:D

[ScottFandango]

Toughie

[MilBraves]

A shoebox in grandpa's attic.

[jbbama]

"Technical grade"

[novakjr]

"rookie", "poor" and "authentic"

[t206hound]

miscut

[dstraate]

Selling AS IS

Back in Grade school a girl broke up with me in a letter and signed it "As Is"

I still don't know what in the world that means, and I still don't like it, in letters or listings.

[tiger8mush]

for ebay auctions, what draws me in is bold titles or subtitles with words like "bold colors" or "dead centered" or "rare" especially if the card is a weak grade (though sometimes you'll see "rare" used on a common T206 haha). "L@@K" sometimes does it too :) But to be honest, a good picture is much more likely to catch my eye than fancy writing.

what i dislike in ebay auctions is seeing a spammed title. For example, a card is slabbed by PSA but has "PSA BVG SGC" in the title. Makes me feel like the seller is trying to manipulate searches so i normally won't even bid on those auctions. I've reported them before but ebay does nothing about them so i no longer bother.

Rob
:)

[kcohen]

for ebay auctions, what draws me in is bold titles or subtitles with words like "bold colors" or "dead centered" or "rare" especially if the card is a weak grade (though sometimes you'll see "rare" used on a common T206 haha). "L@@K" sometimes does it too :) But to be honest, a good picture is much more likely to catch my eye than fancy writing.

what i dislike in ebay auctions is seeing a spammed title. For example, a card is slabbed by PSA but has "PSA BVG SGC" in the title. Makes me feel like the seller is trying to manipulate searches so i normally won't even bid on those auctions. I've reported them before but ebay does nothing about them so i no longer bother.

Rob
:)



Yes Rob, I just love seeing a listing for a PRO-graded card that has "Not PSA" in the title. I have come across this at least a handful of times. Sort of annoying.

[CowboysGuide]

Centered.

Words to describe a card that I'm not fond of..."NrMt shape for it's age."

[MikeGarcia]

" slightly off-center , sorry no pic "

[jefferyepayne]

I like the words "Complete Set"

I hate the word "RARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

jeff

[DHogan]

I love it when the seller puts the players entire playing history in the auction description.:eek:

[paulcarek]

I always like the sound of "no creases."

[docpatlv]

This word always makes me check out a listing: L@@K






.........................not:D

Edit: Peter beat me to it, I wouldn't say I search using any buzzwords, but I do search for items placed in wrong categories. Always hoping no one else has seen it (wishful thinking), waiting to the last second to place my bid, then seeing: "Sorry, you have been outbid"

[sycks22]

I like when people offer a best offer / buy it now and say it's for $2k and after they decline your offer of $1500 they counter with $1980 and talk about how they won't go lower. Why even have that option if you're willing to only drop it a couple bucks. I also appreciate the "rare" word when talking about a card that has 30+ listing on ebay at the same time.

[Clutch-Hitter]

Uncat, uncatalogued, uncataloged

Type

[ValKehl]

Uncat, uncatalogued, uncataloged

Type

+1

[hangman62]

Fair +, Fair -

[CW]

as already mentioned... "Great centering!"

[Runscott]

I'm not a professional grader

God bless

[BengoughingForAwhile]

"1 of 120, none higher!"

[novakjr]

I like when people offer a best offer / buy it now and say it's for $2k and after they decline your offer of $1500 they counter with $1980 and talk about how they won't go lower. Why even have that option if you're willing to only drop it a couple bucks. I also appreciate the "rare" word when talking about a card that has 30+ listing on ebay at the same time.

I always like when the counter-offer is the same as the BIN price..:confused:

[BengoughingForAwhile]

"Investment Grade"

[Vintagedegu]

-

[Wymers Auction]

Complete Set -1

[zljones]

I always like when the counter-offer is the same as the BIN price..:confused:

That is pretty much the case with 707 sportscards :D

[itjclarke]

That is pretty much the case with 707 sportscards :D

+1

[Jcfowler6]

Well Loved.

[T206Collector]

blazer!!!!

+1

[Runscott]

That is pretty much the case with 707 sportscards :D

Really? I always heard the opposite about him. Here's what might be happening: Someone doesn't like the high BIN, so rather than making a legitimate offer, they try to 'make a point' by offering something ridiculously low. The seller responds by countering with the BIN or a dollar less - his own 'point' right back at you.

The high BIN thing is somewhat of a game that ebay has forced on sellers. If it didnt work, I'm sure 707 SC would try something different. I was called some of the worst filth I've read on the internet the last time I mentioned questionable ebay seller habits - I'll spare you the redneck vernacular :)

Sorry about getting off-topic a little.

edited to add: regarding 707, make a fair offer if you see something you like - I've been told that he, specifically, is very open to fair offers.

[dabigyankeeman]

"Looks better than what its graded".

[novakjr]

Scott, I've never had any problem with my best offers to 707 either. I actually found them to be pretty reasonable to work with...I will admit that they're BINs are somewhat high, but agree that if it's been working for them, then who am I to complain.

Really? I always heard the opposite about him. Here's what might be happening: Someone doesn't like the high BIN, so rather than making a legitimate offer, they try to 'make a point' by offering something ridiculously low. The seller responds by countering with the BIN or a dollar less - his own 'point' right back at you.

The high BIN thing is somewhat of a game that ebay has forced on sellers. If it didnt work, I'm sure 707 SC would try something different. I was called some of the worst filth I've read on the internet the last time I mentioned questionable ebay seller habits - I'll spare you the redneck vernacular :)

Sorry about getting off-topic a little.

edited to add: regarding 707, make a fair offer if you see something you like - I've been told that he, specifically, is very open to fair offers.

[zljones]

Really? I always heard the opposite about him. Here's what might be happening: Someone doesn't like the high BIN, so rather than making a legitimate offer, they try to 'make a point' by offering something ridiculously low. The seller responds by countering with the BIN or a dollar less - his own 'point' right back at you.

The high BIN thing is somewhat of a game that ebay has forced on sellers. If it didnt work, I'm sure 707 SC would try something different. I was called some of the worst filth I've read on the internet the last time I mentioned questionable ebay seller habits - I'll spare you the redneck vernacular :)

Sorry about getting off-topic a little.

edited to add: regarding 707, make a fair offer if you see something you like - I've been told that he, specifically, is very open to fair offers.

I tried a offer once on a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle, he was asking $1595 for one in poor condition, and it was in a rougher looking poor condition. I figured this thing is worth about 1000-1100 so those were my offers he countered with 1525 both times. That was waaaayyyy too high to pay. I then won an auction a few weeks later for a beautiful SGC 30 for $1636. It just seemed ridiculous that he would not come down.
If it happens to be that he does that to prove a point then I guess that can explain to same counter offer. I really hate when people get offended when I make a lowball offer, I am not trying to be a jerk I just want to save money. I have had experiences attempting to make deals with board members and they got upset at some of my offers, I had to beg for them to come back and talk to me LOL. The negotiating price thing makes me nervous, I wish it would be as smooth as Pawn Stars and no one got offended:D.
But now that you guys told me you had good experiences with 707, perhaps I will give it another shot. There is one of his items I have been drooling over and it's not priced super high, just too high, maybe I will try an offer and see what happens, then if he takes it. I'm glad I brought this up because now I got some good advice, I hope it works. Wish me luck with my offer.

[novakjr]

I tried a offer once on a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle, he was asking $1595 for one in poor condition, and it was in a rougher looking poor condition. I figured this thing is worth about 1000-1100 so those were my offers he countered with 1525 both times. That was waaaayyyy too high to pay. I then won an auction a few weeks later for a beautiful SGC 30 for $1636. It just seemed ridiculous that he would not come down.
If it happens to be that he does that to prove a point then I guess that can explain to same counter offer. I really hate when people get offended when I make a lowball offer, I am not trying to be a jerk I just want to save money. I have had experiences attempting to make deals with board members and they got upset at some of my offers, I had to beg for them to come back and talk to me LOL. The negotiating price thing makes me nervous, I wish it would be as smooth as Pawn Stars and no one got offended:D.
But now that you guys told me you had good experiences with 707, perhaps I will give it another shot. There is one of his items I have been drooling over and it's not priced super high, just too high, maybe I will try an offer and see what happens, then if he takes it. I'm glad I brought this up because now I got some good advice, I hope it works. Wish me luck with my offer.

Good luck. All of my dealings with him have been cheaper items, and have worked out well. A '51 Bowman Mantle isn't exactly the best card to use as a basis for judgement. It's one of those cards, where conventional rules go out the window. Eventually, some one will overpay for that card. So I imagine that thought probably played into his counter-offer.