The true spirit of collecting

[Rob D.]

Thought I'd share this feel-good story:

Today I made a post on the B/S/T looking to buy some 1971-72 Harlem Globetrotters cards I need to complete a set. A board member has had a post since the beginning of the month selling a group of three graded cards from the set for $18. After I made my post, this member e-mailed me with an offer to sell the group for $20 delivered.

Because I'm not Ray Charles, I had previously seen the $18 price on the board, so I double-checked the post after receiving his offer and saw that it had been edited shortly after I made my WTB post, with the price now $2 more.

I should add two things:

1. This is a person who I've had no problem giving discounts to in the past. In fact, he once remarked in an e-mail, "Thanks for being so easy to work with."

2. After I questioned him about the $20 price when he'd offered them for $18 on the B/S/T, he dropped the price to $15. So I guess, bottom line, he really is a great guy.

Finally, if this board member will e-mail me his address, I'll be more than happy to put $2 in the mail, simply because it seems it would mean a lot to him.

[J.McMurry]

Rob,

I've got a few raw ones that you can have if you want them. Their probably in the G to VG+ range. Shoot me an email if you're interested.

[calvindog]

Rob, but your prior dealings with him were from before. Today is a new day and two bucks is two bucks.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Perhaps it is a coincidence, and the SMR just went up.

[bh3443]

I've had several deals with the seller and knew him way back. He's a great guy and I'm sure he would never think of gouging anyone. I know our hobby is loaded with such problems, but not in a million years from this guy. By the way, I love the Globetrotters set! Good luck completing it.
Bill

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by bh3443

I've had several deals with the seller and knew him way back. He's a great guy and I'm sure he would never think of gouging anyone. I know our hobby is loaded with such problems, but not in a million years from this guy. By the way, I love the Globetrotters set! Good luck completing it.
Bill

I don't think the extra $2 could be called "gouging" but it's still questionable business practices.

Edited to add: I would have made my price $118 instead of $18! Now that's gouging!

[calvindog]

Hey, those Somolians add up.

[ChiefBenderForever]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUU9UmT134M

[HRBAKER]

Rob,
Just listen to Kumbaya again, you'll feel better.
Jeff

[Jim VB]

By the way Rob, if you're in the mood to mail money around, you could just pay a finders fee for that first lot of 60 cards.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

By the way Rob, if you're in the mood to mail money around, you could just pay a finders fee for that first lot of 60 cards.

I'll consider the suggestion, but only because you posted it on the board and didn't PM me about it.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

I'll consider the suggestion, but only because you posted it on the board and didn't PM me about it.

Great! I'll PM you with my mailing address! Oh... wait... never mind.

[bh3443]

Johnny, that video was soooooooooooooooooo funny that I sent it to 15 friends, lol. I hope this whole situation is resolved with the 2.00.