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My purchases from the National
Had a great time in Chicago. Really enjoyed catching-up with old friends, drinking and eating and listening to some fascinating hobby stories at the Net54 dinner on Friday night. Thanks to Leon and the sponsors!
As always, brought a hefty budget (for me) and spent every penny on cards I needed. These didn't come cheap, and several threads that have discussed "over-priced" cards at the National may be inclined to use my buys as evidence. I'll give you the "sales data" below, you be the judge of whether I got hosed or paid a ~fair price. From Brady Hill (Luckiest Man Sportscards): ruth_33f_PSA.jpg Spent: $3600 (listed @ $3750) SMR: $2500 Last 10 sales: $3167.33 (avg); $4095 - $2555 (range) From TripleS Sportscards: kaline54f_PSA.jpg Spent: $1700 (listed @$2000) SMR: $1200 Last 10 sales: $1335.88 (avg); $1680 - $1000 (range) From 707: plank_e95f_PSA.jpg Spent: $1150 (listed @ $1375) SMR (estimate): $650 Only recorded sale: $1380 in 2008 From Jeff Foy (Card Country): spahn_48f_PSA.jpg Spent: $575 (listed @ $650) SMR: $400 Last 10 sales: $546.63 (avg); $726.55 - $450 (range) |
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I appreciate your honesty and candor in posting paid prices!
Great cards regardless!! Last edited by ullmandds; 08-01-2017 at 05:38 PM. |
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They all look nice for the grade. Worth a premium to vcp average. I don't even consider SMR though when making a purchase decision. I think you did fine.
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I must say, I am surprised 707 was that flexible on price. I've never seen more than a marginal discount. Nice work! |
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Does Brady sell on eBay? Had good stuff.
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Loved reading your post and thanks for including all the data. Think you did extremely well. Like Sam said you're paying for quality. Someone once said, "Quality doesn't cost, it pays!" (Oh yeah that was at the Psa lunch)
Your Ruth is as nice a "3" as I've ever seen. Deserves a bump try!
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Collector focus. Luckiest man.
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I love the Kaline...the centering is awesome. You might have paid a tad too much now, but it will be worth it in the long run. That card is sweet.
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😳😳😳😳Wowsers!!!! All of those cards are amazing. great centering, color, and great eye appeal. Not all grades are created equal. I don't know if you overpaid or not. People would pay a premium for cards that are that nice.
I am happy for you and everyone else should be as well. I will be attending my first National next year. I can't wait. I will be coming to collect my allowance from you. Jk'n |
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