Crapped out on PWCC
Had about 6 serious bids going and I lost all 6 of them, 5 of them at last minute by one bid increment. I guess use of this sniping software is a lot more prevalent than I assume.
Had they closed at 9 or 10 EST I probably would have kept going. But my days of staying up past midnight for an item are long over. Too many fish in the sea. All 6 went for more than I wanted to pay anyway, so no crocodile tears here. |
Sometimes we just get flat-out beat by a collector who wants the cards more and/or has more money. It happens.
I don't like the feeling of losing a card I want, either. So I try to make more money and bid higher the next time. In these situations, I tip my cap to the man who beat me, buck up, and prepare for the next heated contest. |
I loved the Ruth exhibit, PSA 5, but over 3K seemed a little frothy to me.
Next year it well sell for 15 and I'll be kicking myself you know where. |
I spent a little more than I wanted for the one I won and lost out on the one I wanted. Whomever got the Nap Lajoie throwing with the Sovereign 150 back, well played sir, well played.
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I hear you brother ,I was bidding on the LaJoie also
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I got myself also trying to use Gavelsnipe for the 1st time. After a few days, I saw the prices jumping on this one card I wanted. Don't think its shilling involved, just 2 folks wanting it more. And add me into it..don't think my snipe will hold either way or it will be surpassed before it happens.
Just save the $$ on something elese that comes along. Heck..mothers days is around the corner. Good ol'trip to the waffle house. (in the background)--2 All-star specials. |
Ruth Exhibit PSA 5
How many of these are out there? Its the first Exhibit of Ruth. Not some midline HOFer, were talking Ruth here! And how many 1933 Goudeys are around - at what kind of prices in similar grades? $3k seems appropriate, perhaps even under what I would expect. Alas, exhibits get not quite the love of others. By the way, no, I did not get it.
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I think the Ruth Exhibit PSA 5 probably went for a fair price also, although definitely higher than in the past. A lot of these 1921 Exhibits have staining that really detracts from their eye appeal, but this one was pretty clean. I did not win this card either.
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I also picked up the T3 turkey Ty Cobb psa 1 |
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Most of the pre-'39-46 Exhibits are tougher than you might think, especially in decent grade. I could give an example of several from the '20's I have had a continuing ebay search on which haven't turned up in more than a year (and they're not from the toughest '23-24 set), but really don't need the competition.
Happy hunting re the cards you need, Larry |
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