Posted By:
JimCrandellWhen I need a card and its a must card, I would do everything possible to win it.
This includes first asking the seller to stop the auction and I will pay a fair price; if that doesn't work trying to get him to name his price to stop the auction; and if that doesn't work start throwing numbers at him but telling him they are only good for a certain amount of time.
I would find out what collectors/dealers that I am friendly with knew him and try to exert pressure that way.
Most likely I would have bought cards from him in the past so I will call upon an old relationship. I would also remind him of buying power I have in the future.
I would also try to find out what else he is selling and offer to buy other items he has for sale as well to clinch the sale.
This is a competitive hobby and T206 is just scratching the surface of what collectors will do to stop auctions.