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Old 04-30-2008, 05:46 PM
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Default Buy It Now, Regret It Later?

Posted By: boxingcardman

A lot of dealers post new inventory with BINs and sometimes there is decent stuff at reasonable prices.

I do caution people about taking price guides, even my own, as rote, and passing on cards because they are over book, or web site if you like. If you collect cards that are readily located, you can wait for a price you like secure in the knowledge that the market will likely deliver eventually. If you collect rarities, however, you have to make a decision with the knowledge that you might not see the card again if you don't pull the trigger on the BIN, even if it is more than you'd like to spend. On cards like those a wise man (well, Leon; hi Leon) once told me not to sweat spending a little extra since the card may not be coming around again, and I think that is good advice generally in these situations.

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