Dean's Cards Discounts

[jsfriedm]

Probably like many of you, I usually scroll past Dean's cards on ebay and I assume it's a pretty reliable rule of thumb that their prices are 2x fair retail. I thought they never negotiated or discounted. I just got a notification that they discounted a card on ebay. Is this normal, or a sign that the cardpocalypse is upon us?

[hammertime]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Probably like many of you, I usually scroll past Dean's cards on ebay and I assume it's a pretty reliable rule of thumb that their prices are 2x fair retail. I thought they never negotiated or discounted. I just got a notification that they discounted a card on ebay. Is this normal, or a sign that the cardpocalypse is upon us?

Whatever the eBay price is, it's always cheaper direct from their website.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by hammertime

Whatever the eBay price is, it's always cheaper direct from their website.

^^This^^ During the big run up I bought some T210s from them cheaper than I could find them anyplace else.

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by bnorth

^^This^^ During the big run up I bought some T210s from them cheaper than I could find them anyplace else.

Haha, you were the canary in the coal mine, I bet. When people start buying their cards, it's time to raise prices!

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[jayshum]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Probably like many of you, I usually scroll past Dean's cards on ebay and I assume it's a pretty reliable rule of thumb that their prices are 2x fair retail. I thought they never negotiated or discounted. I just got a notification that they discounted a card on ebay. Is this normal, or a sign that the cardpocalypse is upon us?

Does seem surprising. Was it a significant discount? Would you be willing to post a link to the listing?

[jsfriedm]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Does seem surprising. Was it a significant discount? Would you be willing to post a link to the listing?

Not an enormous discount (so far at least), only $450. Here is the listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/27630338634...6346&recoPos=1

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Not an enormous discount (so far at least), only $450. Here is the listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/27630338634...6346&recoPos=1

Thanks for the additional info. Definitely not much of a discount considering the listed price, but still surprising that he lowered a price. However, the same card is still cheaper to buy directly from his website.

[JollyElm]

746. Sitcommerce
When apologists for notorious on-line price extortionists claim they have fine business models, and you can’t help but laugh and wonder, “If that’s the case, why don’t they buy up all of the same cards that others list on eBay for 1/4 of their price and sell them for a huge profit??”

[japhi]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

746. Sitcommerce
When apologists for notorious on-line price extortionists claim they have fine business models, and you can’t help but laugh and wonder, “If that’s the case, why don’t they buy up all of the same cards that others list on eBay for 1/4 of their price and sell them for a huge profit??”

Well, umm, because the model low volume, high margin. Of course they won’t buy all available inventory, the model needs spreads greater than retail purchases can offer. Pretty simple stuff, your zinger shows you don’t understand the model.

Now whether this model is a good one is beyond me, I don’t have access to Deans financials but we can see his sold history and he moves cards in decent volumes. So I assume it is working, and I can respect someone that likes to take price premium.

[Luke]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

746. Sitcommerce
When apologists for notorious on-line price extortionists claim they have fine business models, and you can’t help but laugh and wonder, “If that’s the case, why don’t they buy up all of the same cards that others list on eBay for 1/4 of their price and sell them for a huge profit??”

They actually do. Dean has bought probably 50 ish cards from me over the years via Buy It Nows. It doesn't make a ton of sense but it must work for him or he wouldn't still be doing it after all these years.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Not an enormous discount (so far at least), only $450. Here is the listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/27630338634...6346&recoPos=1

Looks like Lou enjoyed himself a nice soak.

[facex002]

He lowered the price on a card I had seen too. Down from over $1200 to $1030. First time I had seen that also, but still more expensive than on his website…which is still overpriced.

[jsfriedm]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Looks like Lou enjoyed himself a nice soak.

Curious - how can you tell it was soaked?

[Fred]

I usually cringe when I'm searching ebay for a certain series of cards and start seeing Dean's Cards because I know I'm probably going to have to suffer through a ton of card listings.

I'm curious, has anybody found a bargain with Dean's?

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Curious - how can you tell it was soaked?

Yes, this card was cleaned. Is it not obvious?

[Bcwcardz]

This title is an oxymoron


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[Eric72]

I recently purchased this from Dean's. The price was in line with current market. I saw it on eBay first and thought about buying it. Then, I saw who the seller was. I visited Dean's online store and purchased it there.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Eric72

I recently purchased this from Dean's. The price was in line with current market. I saw it on eBay first and thought about buying it. Then, I saw who the seller was. I visited Dean's online store and purchased it there.

Definitely better to buy directly from their website instead of through eBay. I think the listed prices on the website are usually higher than on eBay, but after the website discount is applied, they usually end up below the eBay price.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Definitely better to buy directly from their website instead of through eBay. I think the listed prices on the website are usually higher than on eBay, but after the website discount is applied, they usually end up below the eBay price.

Their website list price was already lower than their eBay price. After the discount, it was even cheaper.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Their website list price was already lower than their eBay price. After the discount, it was even cheaper.

Even better. The few cards I have bought from Deans have all been priced as I described. Still a better deal to buy direct from their website, but not as much off as I initially was hoping for.