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07-15-2003, 10:31 AM

Posted By: James Verrill Greetings to the board. I would like to briefly announce a new venture I am undertaking: a completely automated internet auction site. The site will feature auctions every single month, and will be comprised ONLY of pre-1920 baseball cards. www.baseballvintage.com I made the decision to embark upon this new site, because I am tired of weeding through "graded magazine cutouts", reprints, inaccurately described cards, and "vintage material" that is younger than I am. What I am offering is a site that will feature 30-50 lots per month, most being SGC or PSA graded, with the average condition being VG/EX. No lower-end junk and no prohibitively expensive museum pieces. The first auction will take place August 1st-10th, 2003. All lots will be listed the first day of the auction, and live internet is open during the entire duration the auction is running. Registration is FREE, and the site has been designed for easy and fast navigation. Shipping and insurance is FREE. The first auction will feature a number of very attractive cards, including an N172 Greenwood card graded SGC 84, a T205 Ty Cobb American Beauty gold border card graded PSA 3, and N172 card of HOFer John Clarkson graded SGC 60, and a PSA graded Gypsy Queen cigarettes card. These are only a few examples of what is being offered. There will also be numerous graded T206 Hall of Famer cards, a T206 Oldring card with a Lenox back, T207's, and many other issues represented. Please take a minute to register. Once you have done so, you will receive email notifications to let you know when lots are posted, and when the auction officially opens. I hope everyone from this board will visit and offer feedback as to how the site can be continuously improved, with the objective of serving the serious pre-1920 collector. <a href="http://www.baseballvintage.com" target=_new>http://www.baseballvintage.com</a> James Verrill

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07-15-2003, 12:35 PM

Posted By: danohey Jim, I joined so I must like it! dan.

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07-15-2003, 04:13 PM

Posted By: John(z28jd)a great idea James,i signed up too and i wish you all the best of luck with it

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07-16-2003, 09:09 AM

Posted By: James VerrillThanks, guys. I hope you will both enjoy the selection of cards that are to be included. Over 100 people registered yesterday! JV

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07-16-2003, 01:57 PM

Posted By: HalleyGatorIf John's in ... I'm in. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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07-16-2003, 02:13 PM

Posted By: mrc32I'll join up, but when do you plan to put your cards up for viewing. I see you have 3 cards listed in the top right of your home page. Do you plan on having others in your 1st auction? Nice site!

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07-16-2003, 02:31 PM

Posted By: leonit's only 3 cards it will be the smallest darn auction..... <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> I am sure there will be more....I am a little surprised Elliot hasn't found something to delete in this thread though......give it time I guess....regards all

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07-16-2003, 03:06 PM

Posted By: HankronBack off you hyenas! He said he'd email when he was ready.

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07-16-2003, 10:50 PM

Posted By: JCIf Leon's "IN" I'm in!

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07-17-2003, 06:30 AM

Posted By: leonI'm in.....let the games begin....well, whenever they're ready <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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07-17-2003, 08:33 AM

Posted By: John(z28jd)If Hal is in then im out because i cant compete with him. He gets a bigger allowance to spend on cards then i do.....damn you Hal,damn you to hell!!!......eh im just kidding,we dont even collect the same things,and its good to hear from Hal,where you been?????

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07-17-2003, 10:09 AM

Posted By: James Verrill Wow. Where to begin? First - the August 1st-August 10th, 2003 auction will be comprised of between 30 and 40 individual lots. That will be the case every month, as well. The lots will not be online for viewing until August 1st. The 3 or 4 items at top right are just there to give a sense of what type of material will be offered: pre-1920 cards, many graded, all very desirable to the serious collector. There are 3 categories - pre-1900, early 20th century, and "bargain basement". The majority of the cards are graded by SGC or PSA, with the exception of bargain basement cards. The specific intention of the site is to offer middle-condition cards, so cards are generally between a 50(4) and an 84(7). There will be a few exceptions - namely, cards that are difficult and desirable (such as an E92 Dockman Wagner featured in the September auction, and a T205 Cobb American Beauty graded an SGC 40), and cards that I personally feel have been undergraded or that offer exceptional eye appeal, despite some minor technical flaw. I have the first 3 auctions set up and ready to go. After that, I will be accepting consignments, and subsidizing the listings with some of my own cards. I WILL NOT BE CHARGING A CONSIGNMENT FEE. Ever heard of such a thing? Call it 0%, if you like. I will simply post a consignment contract for folks to download, sign, and send in with their consignment. They will receive a confirmation contract back from me, signed, etc. The conditions will be that: 1)the cards have to be compatible with the condition and authenticity guidelines established by me (i.e., cards have to be "real", cards have to be "cards" - not magazine cutouts, cards have to be baseball genre, cards have to be vg-ex as a general rule, and cards cannot be graded by a disreputable grading company), and 2) you pay to ship them to me. Pretty basic stuff. Whatever the card sells for - I send you a check for. That simple. And, payment goes out immediately upon the auction close - no month long delays. I am sure there may be a few exceptions (say, the card is valued at $10,000...), but they will be few and far between. The intent of the site is not to make a bundle of money - its to offer an alternative source for people tired of "Reach", "AAA", reprints, cards from the 1960's described as vintage, cards with holes described as NM, etc. The philosophy is quite simply to offer better middle-condition cards, only pre-1920, only baseball, only authentic, with concise descriptions and clear images, every month. I am tired of horrible customer service, sellers claiming they don't know what they are selling, no responses to important questions, tiny scans that are anything but an accurate representation of what you are bidding on, and sites that are impossible to navigate. And payment is easy: practically anything but lira; PayPal, money order, check... We'll see where this goes. But, my hope is that it will be embraced as an acceptable environment for true collectors to frequent and call home. Exactly how good the site grows to be will be largely dependent upon the consignments offered after the first three months have passed. So, start going thinking now about what you might have to offer. What can you lose? It won't cost you anything - except shipping (and possibly insurance). Thanks to everyone for their support and feedback. I have learned a great deal from many of the contributors to this board, and I am appreciative. I have had more registrations than I could have hoped for, and I know that this is largely because many of you have supported my initiative, and taken on the responsibility of spreading the word. That, too, is appreciated. Also look for my ad in this issue of VCBC magazine. In a couple of months, I may advertise in the SMR and Beckett, as well. Regards, James Verrill www.baseballvintage.com

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07-17-2003, 09:03 PM

Posted By: Billy Martin, Jr.Here we go...a terrific alternative to E-bay, as was wished for in another thread. I don't have anything of that genre to offer up yet, but I will certainly particpate in the bidding to support what I hope will turn out to be a great alternative. Can't wait to see the first lots.

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07-17-2003, 09:23 PM

Posted By: RicheyBut I am pumped. Can't wait to see this thing up and running...getting tired of Ebay.

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07-18-2003, 07:18 AM

Posted By: RobSo...am I understanding correctly...there will be no seller's fee, just a buyer's fee?

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08-03-2003, 01:25 PM

Posted By: BBV FYI: THIS IS NOW IN PROGRESS. WWW.BASEBALLVINTAGE.COM

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08-03-2003, 07:02 PM

Posted By: Tom L.the opening bid is a bit steep for me on most. Nice not to have a reserve though . . .