Arguably so

[Snapolit1]

New favorite auction house word is arguably. Arguably the nicest signed Gehrig photo . . .arguably the nicest Matty photo . . . arguably the finest Ruth ball . . . . usually followed by a modifier like "that we have ever seen...." or "that we have ever handled. . . ."

I am going to start using that a lot. Arguably I have the nicest 2017 Prius on the road today. Well, at least it's the best one I've ever seen. And arguably my home is the nicest one of the street. And don't argue with me about it, dammit.

[Exhibitman]

My favorite is "extant".

[Throttlesteer]

Sounds like it commands attention.

INVEST$$$$$$

We've arguably done this thread before.

[Gradedcardman]

Thanks

[bigred1]

Sorry, but I have the nicest 2017 Prius on the road today, 57mpg

[trdcrdkid]

This is arguably the best thread ever posted on Net54.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

New favorite auction house word is arguably. Arguably the nicest signed Gehrig photo . . .arguably the nicest Matty photo . . . arguably the finest Ruth ball . . . . usually followed by a modifier like "that we have ever seen...." or "that we have ever handled. . . ."

The first time I saw an AH use the "that we have ever handled" it struck me as a boastful and self-serving comment. They are saying they handle so much good stuff, including (presumably) many of this item, and this one is the finest.

However, it would be even more truthful coming from a start-up AH, where it might be the first, the only, and therefore the nicest (and worst) one they've handled.

It means nothing.

And my pet peeve, not to veer too far astray, is when they have an item from a major star, like DiMaggio, and they spend lots of words in the description telling us how fabulous Joe's career was. We know, and it tells us nothing about the item offered.

[Throttlesteer]

Our tenets dictate that we only handle pieces rarely offered and seldom seen.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

Our tenets dictate that we only handle pieces rarely offered and seldom seen.

Yes, and no doubt arguable that this is one of the finest of this issue we have ever handled.

[ALBB]

Yea, some of the writers for these auction items really know how to " paint poetically "

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

New favorite auction house word is arguably. Arguably the nicest signed Gehrig photo . . .arguably the nicest Matty photo . . . arguably the finest Ruth ball . . . . usually followed by a modifier like "that we have ever seen...." or "that we have ever handled. . . ."

I am going to start using that a lot. Arguably I have the nicest 2017 Prius on the road today. Well, at least it's the best one I've ever seen. And arguably my home is the nicest one of the street. And don't argue with me about it, dammit.

LOL reminds me of one I'm hearing in advertising in general right now "Up to 100% effective!"

Well 0% effective would be covered by that statement.

[rootsearcher60]

“The first time I saw an AH use the "that we have ever handled" it struck me as a boastful and self-serving comment. They are saying they handle so much good stuff, including (presumably) many of this item, and this one is the finest.“

Actually (another overused word), the AH could arguably be the worst and only handle the arguably poorest condition examples of cardboard and they were fortunate enough to beat out the arguably better AH’s for the consignment.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by rootsearcher60

...only handle the arguably poorest condition examples of cardboard and they were fortunate enough to beat out the arguably better AH’s for the consignment.

I resemble that remark

[cmfxa]

I personally love how every series is the most collectable ever. I was just reading through some Heritage books they sent me for their upcoming sports auction, and it seems that depending on the item T206, Topps 1952, Goudey 1933 or Bowman 1951 holds the title as the most cherished and collectable issue of all time

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by cmfxa

I personally love how every series is the most collectable ever. I was just reading through some Heritage books they sent me for their upcoming sports auction, and it seems that depending on the item T206, Topps 1952, Goudey 1933 or Bowman 1951 holds the title as the most cherished and collectable issue of all time

Actually those are "arguably" the 4 most cherished and collectible sets.

And just a reminder to the community, in memorium:

"Thank you for the many inquiries. Still available..."

[Edwolf1963]

“Arguably the highest buyers premium in the online auction space”

[edjs]

I saw “uncirculated “ in an eBay description today. That just makes no sense when describing a card that some random person is selling. It was sold at a store or shop, so hence, circulated.

[Throttlesteer]

Originally Posted by edjs

I saw “uncirculated “ in an eBay description today. That just makes no sense when describing a card that some random person is selling. It was sold at a store or shop, so hence, circulated.

But was it freshly graded, new to the hobby?

[ALBB]

How about this often used word in auction descriptions -

a very " important " card !

[Rookiemonster]

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[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by Edwolf1963

“Arguably the highest buyers premium in the online auction space”

Speaking of which, I’ve been bidding on records from an European auction house. Seems like 30% is pretty standard over there.