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Originally Posted by Chicago206
Then how does a newer collector get opinions on a high dollar card before pulling the trigger? I'd hate to overpay on that card, THEN ask for opinions on it only to find out I was had. If it was in a PSA/SGC slab, I wouldnt even have started this thread. But I wanted to know member's opinions about the card since its in a lesser slab before I make a potentially expensive mistake!
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First, I don't think what you did was a big deal. I can just understand the frustration of potential bidders on this auction (of which I am not one). I think Sweet Caporal backs are cooler than Drum backs! They're certainly more popular -- everyone has one!
Second, there is a potential problem in that you are asking opinions on a card from your potential competitors for that card. The best way to get educated about this card without creating unnecessary publicity would be to ask questions of other real cards, hypothetical cards or even completed auctions for similar stuff.
In the end it is always a trade-off -- you may ultimately win this card with better knowledge, but you may wind up paying more for luring more potential bidders into the auction. In short, there is always a cost for asking about current auctions that you may be interested in.