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08-04-2004, 01:20 AM
Posted By: <b>JV </b><p>This guy seems to have some amazing stuff, but I'm not convinced of the authenticity of the product. <br /><br />Can anyone help?<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=acidsplash72&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50" target=_new>http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=acidsplash72&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50</a><br /><br />Now, if this guy is for real, then I may be leading you folks to some nice stuff, but I figure it's the least I can do since you have all helped me greatly.<br /><br />Thanks!
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08-04-2004, 01:57 AM
Posted By: <b>Jeff S</b><p>I believe his item:<br /><br />"1940's vintage Lefton/Leftoris rooster and chicken 2pc."<br /><br />is probably authentic.<br />
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08-04-2004, 07:22 AM
Posted By: <b>jamie</b><p>they're all slabbed in PRO holders (and he very carefully does not mention the grading company in his auctions)- BIG RED FLAG.<br /><br />PRO is notorious for grading 1) trimmed cards and 2) counterfeits. That doesn't mean everything in a PRO holder fits those categories but I'd be very leary of anyone offering that mean PRO cards at one time.
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08-04-2004, 09:46 AM
Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>The trimmed Ruth and Hornsby don't look right at all. He claims they were trimmed by his grandpa, but they show zero wear on the corners.<br /><br />I also like how he uses the comic/coin grading term Fine in the card descriptions when the slab uses VG/Ex<br /><br />Jay<br><br>I like to sit outside, drink beer and yell at people. If I did this at home I would be arrested, so I go to baseball games and fit right in.
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08-04-2004, 10:32 AM
Posted By: <b>JV</b><p>Thanks again, guys. I had those same red flags going off when I couldn't find the card grader. I'm also rather sceptical (perhaps I shouldn't be) when I'm presented with a large amount of pre-war cards that seem to sell far too low. As a general rule, I would think, these cards would be (if they are authentic) bringing a much higher price even if they are of low grade.
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08-04-2004, 12:19 PM
Posted By: <b>Jon Canfield</b><p>Here is the funniest one!<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31721&item=5111646507" target=_new>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31721&item=5111646507</a><br /><br />An AAA graded Ty Cobb with a BIN of $200... but wait, according to the seller, it books for $250. I didn't know Beckett started pricing for AAA trimmed pictures? Oh wait, maybe this is listed in the new Standard Catalog?
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08-04-2004, 12:38 PM
Posted By: <b>Tom Boblitt</b><p>everyone should bid on those PRO graded T205's because I've NEVER, repeat NEVER, seen anything in a PRO holder graded less than 7..................that is truly amazing!