Battersbox

[jrawlsian]

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[jrawlsian]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/381118256242...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Again, returned UNGRADED as I received it - No PSA

[KCRfan1]

I had asked for an image of the back of a card once, and never heard from them. I didn't buy the card from them either. I wanted to know if the card was o/c on the back ( and see for myself ), or if the back had any imperfections. If they weren't going to take a moment to communicate with me in some form or another ( even " we're unable to send additional images due to time constraints, but the card looks good " would have been satisfactory for me ) I'm not buying from them. I have too many other choices in buying on ebay or on our BST. I'm sorry this has turned into a bad experience for you. Surprising they are not taking care of their better customers.

[jrawlsian]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

I had asked for an image of the back of a card once, and never heard from them. I didn't buy the card from them either. I wanted to know if the card was o/c on the back ( and see for myself ), or if the back had any imperfections. If they weren't going to take a moment to communicate with me in some form or another ( even " we're unable to send additional images due to time constraints, but the card looks good " would have been satisfactory for me ) I'm not buying from them. I have too many other choices in buying on ebay or on our BST. I'm sorry this has turned into a bad experience for you. Surprising they are not taking care of their better customers.

Yes, something similar happened to me. They sold me a Whitey Ford with no back scan that had writing on the back. I kept the card since the front presents well but it did come back a MK. Caveat emptor - No back on their postings = Probably writing on the back. They will tell you their grading system allows for writing on the back but that's a little underhanded in my opinion. Thanks for your response.

[David W]

Originally Posted by jrawlsian

http://www.ebay.com/itm/381118256242...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Again, returned UNGRADED as I received it - No PSA

Why did you return this card?

It's pretty obvious it's a beater.

[jrawlsian]

Originally Posted by David W

Why did you return this card?

It's pretty obvious it's a beater.

My reasoning was that the crease down the center was deeper down the front than appears and the separation of the paper along the edges was greater than I thought. Regardless return was within the 14-day allowable period.

[ALR-bishop]

If I sent back 4 cards to the same seller in a short time span it would not surprise me that the seller might decide my business was too high maintenance to retain.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

If I sent back 4 cards to the same seller in a short time span it would not surprise me that the seller might decide my business was too high maintenance to retain.

+1...I have blocked bidders for a lot less than 4 returns.

Jeff

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

If I sent back 4 cards to the same seller in a short time span it would not surprise me that the seller might decide my business was too high maintenance to retain.

+1. For me, the time to buy older ungraded cards and expect them to receive a high TPG grade expired with the '90's--I used to do it then, purchasing at shows, and carrying a 16X power loupe to rule out trimmed cards by examining the edges.

Best of luck in your pursuit, though,

Larry

[David W]

Originally Posted by jrawlsian

My reasoning was that the crease down the center was deeper down the front than appears and the separation of the paper along the edges was greater than I thought. Regardless return was within the 14-day allowable period.

Well, I have a small business, and frankly not all customers are worth having.

In regards to your situation, I would quickly grow weary of having to refund money and re enter a card into inventory 4 times from the same buyer.

The scan is pretty clear about what you are getting.

[darkhorse9]

I do a ton of business with Battersbox and have always been satisfied. I'm hoping that they will bring plenty of inventory to the National in Chicago (last time it was there they brought nothing). If they do I'll be spending a lot of my budget at one table.

That being said, there are two things I note about them when I'm making purchases from them:

Their ebay "free shipping" isn't free. Check their catalog and compare with their ebay prices. The ebay cards are always a dollar or two more expensive. Not a problem if you're buying one or two cards as the shipping cost for catalog purchases would even out. But if you're buying a large number of cards from them you are in effect paying postage on each and every "free shipping" card.

Their grading is also a little more generous then I would prefer. Their EX is closer to most others VG.

That being said....every purchase I make from them I go in knowing these truths already and I continue to buy cards from them.

BTW....they're running an ebay sale right now so excuse me while I go do some shopping.

[jrawlsian]

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[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by jrawlsian

My reasoning was that the crease down the center was deeper down the front than appears and the separation of the paper along the edges was greater than I thought. Regardless return was within the 14-day allowable period.

I think this post is why you're taking so much heat. The card was listed as GOOD. To most of us here, we would agree that the card is accurately listed. You say that the crease down the center was 'deeper' than appears, but the seller provides a pretty clear front and back scan. You can clearly see that the crease is visible from the front AND the back. So, I'm not sure how much 'deeper' it could have been? If I had listed this card and you returned it, I would have blocked you too. Returning a card for a flaw they might have missed (pen mark on back) is one thing, but to return a card that was accurately described with detailed pictures is another thing...even if thre is a 'no questions asked' return policy.

[Econteachert205]

I had this happen to a card I listed, clear front and back scan, words "big crease" in the description, buyer gets it, says it was bigger than he thought. Card was listed in poor condition, wtf do you want, refunded and thankfully haven't sold to since.