Wagner Bought on eBay for under $200 (video)

[Econteachert205]

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

It adds up for me: 1 + 1 = 2.....reprints

[bigfanNY]

I hope that the publicity from this dose not cause folks to think that the Ruth Rookie "could be real" and overbid on that reprint as well. But seller can always point to the fact that he said it was a reprint. Caveat Emptor

[darwinbulldog]

He got to be on TV for $170 bucks. I know some people who would take that offer. Anyway, maybe he gets a job offer from the media exposure. Maybe PSA is hiring.

[Runscott]

Don't be surprised if we find out that the ebay seller and the winning bidder are one in the same, or at least, know each other.

As bigfanNYStadium points out, the media exposure could boost the price of his other reprints. Sounds like a calculated plan to me.

[chernieto]

Here are a couple of other listings from the source of the "find"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey-...item27ebaa9dd3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectible-...item54103a93b7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectible-...item54103ac0b9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey-...item541064d3cf

Yikes !!

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Don't be surprised if we find out that the ebay seller and the winning bidder are one in the same, or at least, know each other.

As bigfanNYStadium points out, the media exposure could boost the price of his other reprints. Sounds like a calculated plan to me.

I don't know. I'd guess if the seller sees the story, he just let out an "uh-oh!", because he knows the sh*tstorm that's about to follow will probably not treat him kindly.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

I don't know. I'd guess if the seller sees the story, he just let out an "uh-oh!", because he knows the sh*tstorm that's about to follow will probably not treat him kindly.

the seller did nothing wrong...he/she said it was fake!

[barrysloate]

And the story wouldn't be complete without three local experts looking at it and telling him it's real.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

And the story wouldn't be complete without three local experts looking at it and telling him it's real.

If these two experts say it's real, then that's good enough for me.

[Jeffrompa]

What do you mean ?

[Bpm0014]

Scott, please RE-READ my post. You just said "quite valuable" while I referenced a common or a minor HOFer. Not everyone uses a loop to purchase a $15 Dots Miller common (for instance). I'm sure many people use a loop to purchase high end items though.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Scott, please RE-READ my post. You just said "quite valuable" while I referenced a common or a minor HOFer. Not everyone uses a loop to purchase a $15 Dots Miller common (for instance). I'm sure many people use a loop to purchase high end items though.

No need, I actually quoted it. My post was an extension of your thoughts...I thought.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

The news would have been better off waiting until it was confirmed by a reputable source instead of reporting on it without having a expert look at it. The guy didn't even have a single prewar card in any of the shots of his "50,000 cards" collection. What makes him the expert that it is real?

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

+1. Just doesn't look right. He's also selling a Sporting News Ruth, Sports Kings Ruth and a Fleer Jordan Rookie...

[btcarfagno]

The forger who sold/made this card has got to be proud. Nothing like giving a crook a real boost of self confidence.

Stupid media people are stupid.

Tom C