Getting information without outing auction???

[D.P.Johnson]

I occasionally see items of interest but am hesitant to pull the trigger without having other opinion(s) on them regarding their authenticity, scarcity, etc...

What is a good way to get an opinion about items(s) without outing the auctions???

[bcbgcbrcb]

You can try just saving the scan of the item on your computer and then uploading it on Net 54 rather than providing a link to the auction listing itself.

[drcy]

I'm not an active buyer of baseball cards or memorabilia. You can ask me without worry of me bidding.

[swarmee]

I occasionally see items of interest but am hesitant to pull the trigger without having other opinion(s) on them regarding their authenticity, scarcity, etc...

What is a good way to get an opinion about items(s) without outing the auctions???

Private message to trusted board member; I've done it a couple of times, and members have been willing to help.

[D.P.Johnson]

You can try just saving the scan of the item on your computer and then uploading it on Net 54 rather than providing a link to the auction listing itself.

Unfortunately, I think if I did that, people would easily be able to search the various auction houses and find the item(s) pretty easily...:(...But, I like the idea nonetheless...

[D.P.Johnson]

I'm not an active buyer of baseball cards or memorabilia. You can ask me without worry of me bidding.

Thank you...I might take you up on that offer...:)...

[D.P.Johnson]

Private message to trusted board member; I've done it a couple of times, and members have been willing to help.

Great idea!...Now, who do I trust???...:)...

[Runscott]

I'm not an active buyer of baseball cards or memorabilia. You can ask me without worry of me bidding.

Same here - I don't do card searches on ebay, so feel free to ask me without fear of my interfering. Memorabilia is a different thing.

As far as contacting card collectors for advice - don't do it. It's really not fair to them, as they might be thinking: "I might have noticed that before the auction ended, so this sucks."

[D.P.Johnson]

Same here - I don't do card searches on ebay, so feel free to ask me without fear of my interfering. Memorabilia is a different thing.

As far as contacting card collectors for advice - don't do it. It's really not fair to them, as they might be thinking: "I might have noticed that before the auction ended, so this sucks."

Thanks Scott...Great point!...