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Old 10-22-2017, 10:36 AM
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Hey all,

I've had this come up a couple of times recently when selling items and was hoping for thoughts.

Is it ok to fold an LOA so that it fits into the box when shipping a signed baseball, or should I send it separately (or use a much larger box)?

Would your opinion be the same regardless of the price point, or do you think that over a certain price point (or possible full LOA vs. auction LOA) might be the distinction?

Thanks
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Old 10-22-2017, 10:53 AM
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Hey all,

I've had this come up a couple of times recently when selling items and was hoping for thoughts.

Is it ok to fold an LOA so that it fits into the box when shipping a signed baseball, or should I send it separately (or use a much larger box)?

Would your opinion be the same regardless of the price point, or do you think that over a certain price point (or possible full LOA vs. auction LOA) might be the distinction?

Thanks
Personally I wouldn’tz I’ve received some that are folded and it hacks me off, but just my opinion.
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Old 10-22-2017, 10:58 AM
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Never fold unless buyer says ok (in which case they might not even want the LOA).


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Old 10-22-2017, 11:11 AM
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Personally I wouldnt care if it was neatly folded. If I cared I’d put a few book on it and flatten it out. But I agree better to ask before folding it.
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Old 10-22-2017, 11:51 AM
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most are pretty worthless, anyway....
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Old 10-22-2017, 02:09 PM
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Hey all,

I've had this come up a couple of times recently when selling items and was hoping for thoughts.

Is it ok to fold an LOA so that it fits into the box when shipping a signed baseball, or should I send it separately (or use a much larger box)?

Would your opinion be the same regardless of the price point, or do you think that over a certain price point (or possible full LOA vs. auction LOA) might be the distinction?

Thanks
Absolutely Not.
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Old 10-22-2017, 02:29 PM
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do any of the tpgs grade and encapsulate LOAs?
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Old 10-22-2017, 02:34 PM
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Personally I wouldn’tz I’ve received some that are folded and it hacks me off, but just my opinion.
Agreed. I would not want the Loa folded 4-8 times into a cube. Common sense. That said, I wouldn't pass on buying an item based on if it was folded either obviously. It is still an loa. My thought are, If you scanned it with your item Unfolded, it should be mailed unfolded.
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Feels good to not be the only anal person haha.
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I'm okay with it either or. I think it's acceptable if it's business tri-folds...
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Old 10-22-2017, 04:02 PM
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I honestly can't believe this is even a topic. Why would it even matter if someone bought an autograph and the LOA that came with it was folded??
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Old 10-22-2017, 04:51 PM
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I'm okay with it either or. I think it's acceptable if it's business tri-folds...
Agreed. I collect modern game used and about half of the carts are folded and in Steiner envelopes. I could care less as I collect items, not certs. If it was torn, stained, or completely balled up, I might be a little annoyed though, primarily just because it would make it harder to store.
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Old 10-22-2017, 05:46 PM
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HAHAHAHA!! Now that's a good one! Slap a sticker on it and Slab that bad boy!
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Old 10-22-2017, 05:49 PM
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As long as its not folded into an origami swan or similar, I'm okay with folding for shipping purposes.
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Buyer messaged that he was ok with folded after I had packed them up separately. Cost an extra couple of bucks but not a huge deal...
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Fold it
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Old 10-22-2017, 10:20 PM
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If it comes from Coaches Corner,it would be OK to ball it up and throw it away.
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Old 10-22-2017, 10:31 PM
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HAHAHAHA!! Now that's a good one! Slap a sticker on it and Slab that bad boy!
Would it then need it's own LOA?
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Old 10-23-2017, 05:50 AM
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Depends on how it was listed. If the LOA was just verbally described, then who's to say it wasn't folded in the first place? If you pictured an unfolded LOA though, that's how it should be delivered.

Or perhaps base your shipping price on how you would have to pack it to have the LOA delivered unfolded, and offer a discount if the buyer is okay with it being folded into a smaller box.

Either way, I have learned not to underestimate what might seem to be minor details to me, but turn out to be a neg-worthy detail for a buyer.
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Old 10-23-2017, 06:45 AM
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Depends on how it was listed. If the LOA was just verbally described, then who's to say it wasn't folded in the first place? If you pictured an unfolded LOA though, that's how it should be delivered.

Or perhaps base your shipping price on how you would have to pack it to have the LOA delivered unfolded, and offer a discount if the buyer is okay with it being folded into a smaller box.

Either way, I have learned not to underestimate what might seem to be minor details to me, but turn out to be a neg-worthy detail for a buyer.
That's how I see it.
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Old 10-23-2017, 06:58 AM
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Hey all,

I've had this come up a couple of times recently when selling items and was hoping for thoughts.

Is it ok to fold an LOA so that it fits into the box when shipping a signed baseball, or should I send it separately (or use a much larger box)?

Would your opinion be the same regardless of the price point, or do you think that over a certain price point (or possible full LOA vs. auction LOA) might be the distinction?

Thanks
it adds no weight so shipping cost not impacted that greatly , I have shipped some expensive balls with LOAs I place LOA in between hard cardboard
and place ball on top , then bubble wrap , the box may be bigger but it will weigh no more than a few ounces more , it may cost a few bucks extra at most , but the LOA will not have a large crease , and your buyer will be happy
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Old 10-23-2017, 06:59 AM
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Depends on how it was listed. If the LOA was just verbally described, then who's to say it wasn't folded in the first place? If you pictured an unfolded LOA though, that's how it should be delivered.

Or perhaps base your shipping price on how you would have to pack it to have the LOA delivered unfolded, and offer a discount if the buyer is okay with it being folded into a smaller box.

Either way, I have learned not to underestimate what might seem to be minor details to me, but turn out to be a neg-worthy detail for a buyer.
+1 for Lance's answer......it you have to ship in a bigger box, they should have to pay for that. A folded COA will fit in a smaller, cheaper box though.
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