How did I get this for so cheap?

[zljones]

I know this is not in great condition and I know it's raw. I was ready to drop $300-$350 on it in auction but ended up winning for $235. Did luck out or is there something I am missing with the listing. The card is 100% authentic, how did I do so well? Here is the ebay auction link too http://www.ebay.com/itm/270997055490

[bobbyw8469]

You claim the card is 100% authentic, but it doesn't look authentic. The colors look too washed out. Maybe that is why you did so well - because it is a worthless reprint.

[Matthew H]

It looks ok... You'll know soon enough. If it's real you got a great deal!

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

You claim the card is 100% authentic, but it doesn't look authentic. The colors look too washed out. Maybe that is why you did so well - because it is a worthless reprint.

Stuff ends up up and down on ebay...just how it goes. See recent thread on ordinary commons that sold for a lot more that they should have. Probably fine. You didn't ask for opinions on authenticity...I am of the opinion it's sort of trolling when someone just throws that out there without the opinion being asked for.

[sycks22]

Did you notice that most of the cards he sells are all $1-$15? I hope the card is real, but tons of feedback doesn't always mean the guy is legit. You got a nice price if it turns out to be good, congrats.

[bobbyw8469]

I am of the opinion it's sort of trolling when someone just throws that out there without the opinion being asked for

He asked why the card went so cheap. I told him why and clearly stated the reason why. That should be a major concern for the OP. If you think I am a troll for trying to help someone out, then so be it.....

[Matthew H]

Bobby, why do you think it's fake? 1941 PB cards have a washed out look to them. I don't see any obvious indicators from the photo or the auction.

[zljones]

Those are actual photos I took of the card here at home. I compared it to my other 41 play balls and it is completely real. But it appears it does not picture well in the auction and my pics. It kinda looks like a reprint on photo but as I hold it right now it looks a lot better than the pics, it's real though no doubt.

[sycks22]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

You claim the card is 100% authentic, but it doesn't look authentic. The colors look too washed out. Maybe that is why you did so well - because it is a worthless reprint.

"Because it's a worthless reprint"

That sounds like a statement confirming that you're correct.

[MW1]

The card is real, although there have been some color touch-ups. Still, congratulations on a good value! Normally, it's a $400 card in that condition. Color and print quality vary considerably on the 1941 Play Ball DiMaggio.

[zljones]

Originally Posted by MW1

The card is real, although there have been some color touch-ups. Still, congratulations on a good value! Normally, it's a $400 card in that condition. Color and print quality vary considerably on the 1941 Play Ball DiMaggio.

You and T206 collector very well maybe correct but I still did get it for good price even with the touchups. Thanks I am really happy

[bobbyw8469]

Here is a nice one with color touch that PWCC sold for $280.



I am asking because I want to learn - where is the color touch on the OP card? On the PWCC it is obvious to see it, but I can't see it on this one....

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I am asking because I want to learn - where is the color touch on the OP card? On the PWCC it is obvious to see it, but I can't see it on this one....

Purple and blue marker in the crease, green marker on the scuff mark in the grass.

[howard38]

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[JasonD08]

The card is real with color added period. Anyone who has owned several examples of these know that the color varies in the Dimaggio. The bargain was due to added color.

[Exhibitman]

Low end cards vary in price, especially in the last few years. I collect almost exclusively at that end of the spectrum and I usually pick up cards well below 'market' price, especially when it is popular cards from mainstream sets. FUGly though they may be to some, these all went well below 'book' on Ebay and I was pleased to get them:





And stuff sometimes sails under the radar on Ebay even if it is good. You just never know.

[zljones]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Low end cards vary in price, especially in the last few years. I collect almost exclusively at that end of the spectrum and I usually pick up cards well below 'market' price, especially when it is popular cards from mainstream sets. FUGly though they may be to some, these all went well below 'book' on Ebay and I was pleased to get them:



And stuff sometimes sails under the radar on Ebay even if it is good. You just never know.

Those are nice beaters!

[glynparson]

price seems about right for a low grade altered card without great eye appeal. In my opinion.

[kcohen]

OK. Let's diffuse this argument and all agree, real or fake, that you got hosed.

[bobbyw8469]

OK. Let's diffuse this argument and all agree, real or fake, that you got hosed. ]

I don't think he got hosed. If the card is fake, then yea, he got hosed. If the card is real, then he did OK. By the way, that is a nice looking 1953 Paige! If that is considered a beater, then count me in on the beater fan club!

[zljones]

Ok I sent this to the SGC, and got results like many members said, it had coloring on it; therefore, it didn't get a slab. They did not say it's not real though, authentic, just not good enough to get an AUTH encasing. Now the crappy thing is I now have to sell this

[bbcarddan]

I just read all the posts here and got caught up. You were happy with it at the time of purchase why would you need to sell it now? I am no expert but I don`t see where color was added. At least now you know it is not a reprint and the real deal.
Why would it not get an Auth holder if it is authentic? I ask because I have never dealt with any card graders and don`t know the in`s and out`s of the process.

[zljones]

Originally Posted by bbcarddan

I just read all the posts here and got caught up. You were happy with it at the time of purchase why would you need to sell it now? I am no expert but I don`t see where color was added. At least now you know it is not a reprint and the real deal.
Why would it not get an Auth holder if it is authentic? I ask because I have never dealt with any card graders and don`t know the in`s and out`s of the process.

I am selling it because of ongoing financial issues brought on because of a paycut at work, so I have to sell most of my cards to pay off bills. I chose this one to sell because I wanted to spare others I charished more. I sent this to SGC so I could actually sell it, if I did not there would be those that would doubt the authenticity. Believe me I hate to let this baby go. And I also am puzzled it did not get slabbed, an AUTH holder would have been nice.

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by zljones

I am selling it because of ongoing financial issues brought on because of a paycut at work, so I have to sell most of my cards to pay off bills. I chose this one to sell because I wanted to spare others I charished more. I sent this to SGC so I could actually sell it, if I did not there would be those that would doubt the authenticity. Believe me I hate to let this baby go. And I also am puzzled it did not get slabbed, an AUTH holder would have been nice.

Dont you have to check the "authentic" box for the slab, or so I have heard.

[zljones]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Dont you have to check the "authentic" box for the slab, or so I have heard.

There is no option for that on this tag they attached. I would think since they made a SGC label that classifies it as 1941 Playball Dimaggio it would be good enough.

[bbcarddan]

Originally Posted by zljones

I am selling it because of ongoing financial issues brought on because of a paycut at work, so I have to sell most of my cards to pay off bills. I chose this one to sell because I wanted to spare others I charished more. I sent this to SGC so I could actually sell it, if I did not there would be those that would doubt the authenticity. Believe me I hate to let this baby go. And I also am puzzled it did not get slabbed, an AUTH holder would have been nice.

Sorry about your financial issues, I never took something like that into account. I assumed your selling was related to the card only. Hope your situation improves for you soon!

[zljones]

Originally Posted by bbcarddan

Sorry about your financial issues, I never took something like that into account. I assumed your selling was related to the card only. Hope your situation improves for you soon!

I'm on looking real hard for a new job, so hopefully something will hit soon. At least for now I get to keep some cards, so at least not all have to go.