T 206 Eddie Plank

[mintacular]

Was wondering what your opinions are on this Craiglist ad: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/clt/1634001011.html Also, could you explain to a novice just exactly how rare this card is and assuming this is not a scam, do you think the price is a good one? Thanks

[barrysloate]

It is a scam, so move on. I don't believe the person who listed that card owns it. That's a color variation, and extremely rare. What collector would use Craigslist as a place to sell such a card?

[Doug]

I'd say any card of that value on craigslist is a scam to begin with, but another red flag would be how the scans don't match up. It's odd the scan of the back has a black background to it while the scan of the front doesn't.

[fkw]

Doug got it. The front scan shows that ugly wrinkled thin plastic insert, the back scan doesnt.

[FUBAR]

I also agree, the scans are of two different cards, not only are the holders different, there is a small chunk missing out of the top right of the front side, but this missing chunk doesnt show up on the reverse. I also think you would see that crease, easily seen on the front on the reverse as well, but you do not.

I did a small search on the phone number and found it is a landline in CLeveland, the guy also has a sportscards wanted ad listed in Fort Lauderdale and Miami newspapers. His email is baberuth@roadrunner.com

20k is probably reasonable for that card, but i would be hugely sceptical

[Robextend]

Has anyone actually had success in obtaining a high dollar card via craigslist? I have only heard horror stories. I would never even look at that site for cards...I might be missing out on some "deals", but I'd rather not have the headache.

[ChiefBenderForever]

I know someone who does sell off craigslist but only locally in mn. He always meets in a public place to be safe and actually met somewhat of a whale that doesn't buy on ebay, always pays cash and pays way above vcp so for him it worked out but unless it's a face to face deal I would never do anything.