What a Shame!!

[lharri3600]

I know i'm not an expert, but it's beyond me why people bid so much $$ on stated reprints
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260556916110
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=250584451917
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=250582157796
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=250582157796

[T206DK]

reverse psychology Larry. I list the card as a reprint, but tell you it's from my grandad's collection. I make it sound like I have to list it as a reprint because I don't know anything about the card except that I have had it for 25 years. This woman has been making a saavy living off of Ebay for years doing this stuff. When I saw the fake N173's she had listed and the seller name it rang a bell. In 2007 it was her dad's collection not Grandfather's. There are several sellers using the Dad's / Grandfather's collection tag lines in their listings right now. One of them eexpects to get enough money from a fake Ruth Goudey to buy a truck.

[lharri3600]

Well dave,
maybe they can use your services one day. I base that statement on your avatar:d

[CobbSpikedMe]

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[kcohen]

It used to be possible to report such listings as an "authenticity disclaimer" violation. I gave up reporting when Ebay stopped acting on such reports.

[T206DK]

the real problem with Ebay is that internally they are out of control and have been for some time. Reporting this person did as much good as all of us reporting JEREMYPADILLA. It doesn't matter that they kicked him off over a year ago and that he was prosecuted for using their website to cheat people. You've got a bunch of 21 year olds working at ebay right now, and they really don't give a damn whether you like what they are doing or not.
Until a reputable competitor comes along this is just going to be par for the Ebay course. In my town about 25% of the people are unemployed if you believe what the Village says. People are doing anything they can to make a buck, and sometimes it is not ethical or legal. when one unscrupulopus seller has success selling "old cards" on Ebay you can bet his/her buddies might give it a go too. at the local flea market near where I live you can buy 100 card lots of different pre-war "re-prints". what do you suppose somene would do with 100 M101-4 Ruth cards....hmmmm. It's pathetic really, but check out the "guys/girls who are selling these reprints on Ebay. It's pretty obvious that it's their job....their source of inncome most likely.
It really is hard to believe that Ebay has degenerated into what it is in the sportscards area.

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by T206DK

It really is hard to believe that Ebay has degenerated into what it is in the sportscards area.

Almost on a par with Craigslist

[autograf]

Sadly, it's probably the best and worst place to find cards.......at the same time!

[T205]

Is this where the industry has gone?

[Barfvader]

Originally Posted by kcohen

It used to be possible to report such listings as an "authenticity disclaimer" violation. I gave up reporting when Ebay stopped acting on such reports.

Well just for the heck of it I reported thirteen running auctions a couple hours ago with the I AM LISTING THIS CARD AS A Unknown if real or reprint CARD DO TOO I DON?T KNOW IF IT IS OR NOT SO PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY! in the description and all thirteen auctions have been removed.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Barfvader

Well just for the heck of it I reported thirteen running auctions a couple hours ago with the I AM LISTING THIS CARD AS A Unknown if real or reprint CARD DO TOO I DON?T KNOW IF IT IS OR NOT SO PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY! in the description and all thirteen auctions have been removed.

My last several reports of fake cards, that I was absolulely sure of, went unnoticed and weren't acted on. I quit reporting them....AND I was supposed to be on their special collectibles list for reporting items.

[Barfvader]

Originally Posted by Leon

AND I was supposed to be on their special collectibles list for reporting items.

I believe I know what your talking about as they instruct people in the program to not discuss it with others or on public sites.

And I can say it is extremely hit or miss when it comes to reporting. I've seen one particular modern era card where multiple sellers are listing the counterfeit and you can report say ten and out of that they pull two or three when they are all the same counterfeit.

It's frustrating and in the end really doesn't matter as they will get re-listed again and again.

[T206DK]

Replica/Reprint

1933 Goudey #181 GEORGE HERMAN "BABE" RUTH Rookie Card

Made with the same material as an original...
Even sized and weathered in age like an original.....
It is a replica. I am told I must list this as such.

Got "them" (Yes I have the other up for auction) from an Estate Sale!

Item is shipped 1st Class Mail in a bubble mailer with tracking number within the U.S.

Flat rate Priority mail with tracking # worldwide!

Any Questions please email me at:

Rookies_and_Stars@comcast.net


We have a huge selection of sports card and Yu-Gi-Oh singles.



this came from a current Ebay auction. note the tags " Estate Sale", and " I must list this as a reprint".

[FUBAR]

he does have quite a variety of old cards listed..... im not a fake card expert... the honus wagner looks interesting