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vorthian<< Vorthian, I saw that many of the lots didn't sell at all, and am wondering if we're starting to see a slowdown in the hobby. I confess I only periodically check in on teletrade-- >>
Check Superior's latest auction as well, you will see many items that didn't hit the reserve as well. Yes, there is a slowdown in the hobby but I don't see it in key vintage HOF's. Check eBay yesterday for the York Ruth that sold for $1225. That quells the thought of a "slowdown"...
<< I guess I'm too turned off by the juice they charge when EBay does not, and the fact that if you win multiple lots, they insist on charging you $6.00 per item shipping, no exceptions. Probably a little petty on my part, and it wouldn't stop me if I saw something I really wanted (sorry you got squeezed on the Colgan's Cobb). >>
Yes, the juice can be frustrating but I'm not sure I have the same sentiments on the shipping cost. I would say I purchase a great deal from Teletrade and shipping has never been a problem for multiple lots. For instance, when I won 13 CJ's ranging from PSA 4 - PSA 6, my shipping cost was $12.75. Thanks for your concern about the Cobb, however, when coming at the end I have roughly a 40% chance of winning a particular item. Just call me the underbidder!
<< Anyway, I've seen that the m101-4 set has been soft for some time, which is good for me because I'm just getting into it. Also,I thought the Matty would at least fetch the opening. The entire auction must have been a disappointment, at least from a vintage standpoint. Makes it all the more frustrating to be broke, when all those bargains just sit there without bidders. >>
I have a friend who heavily invested into CISCO because he thought it was a "bargain". It went from $50 -> $20 in no time at all. For a personal collection, I like the M101-4/5s but from a resale standpoint I would avoid it.