Posted By:
Al C.risafulliAfter losing on some key '38 Goudey upgrades due to sellers ending auctions early, I've gotten to the point where if there's a '38 Goudey that I need, I'll contact the seller and let him know that I plan on bidding aggressively. I'll encourage him/her to keep the auction open, but will also state that I'd be willing to make an offer if he/she is inclined to sell the item off eBay.
I only do that with '38 Goudeys, however. There are no other cards that I need to own that badly.
-Al