eBay sellers not showing both sides of a card

[AnkurJ]

Looking at a relatively expensive PSA graded card on eBay. Card is graded a 1 and the seller has multiple items listed. I emailed for a picture of the reverse with no response. I understand it’s a holiday but just wonder why only one side of the card is shown. What would you do in this case? Take a chance or let it go? Obviously there’s a reason why the card is graded 1.

[Eddiez]

I would pass without back pic, it's not hard to post a second pic. There's probably a reason for no back pic. Just my opinion

[jayshum]

I would wait for a back scan. I am currently working on the 1935 Goudey set and have had to contact several sellers to ask for pictures of the card backs which are really needed for that set, but I usually won't buy anything without seeing both front and back, unless there is at least something in the listing saying "back clean."

[JollyElm]

What are your expectations? In other words, does the front have the typical problems that would lead it to being graded a PSA 1, or does it look better, so you would expect the back to be in much more awful shape than it 'should' be?

[toppcat]

Depends but for many cards they have lost my bid or sale.

[AnkurJ]

The front looks like a 4.....

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by AnkurJ

The front looks like a 4.....

If you have nothing else to go on, that sorta answers the question. I would ask your question again, but tell him although you're interested in it, you never buy anything without seeing the back, even if it's just a quick cell phone pic. If he still ignores you, I wouldn't waste any more time on his card.

[Harliduck]

There are 5 or 6 ebayer's that I probably buy 75% of my cards from that I trust to grade accurately enough that if they didn't show the back I would certainly trust them. Everyone else, no back no sale...I don't even take the time to ask. Been burned enough in my past...ugh

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

There are 5 or 6 ebayer's that I probably buy 75% of my cards from that I trust to grade accurately enough that if they didn't show the back I would certainly trust them. Everyone else, no back no sale...I don't even take the time to ask. Been burned enough in my past...ugh

I know what you mean. Ironically, my trusted sellers just happen to provide back scans.

[wdwfan]

I don't post back scans, but about 98% of my listings are modern where a back pick isn't necessary. Also, I don't think I've ever asked for a back pic. I just ask to make sure there's no creases, etc. I guess it's something I could/start need to doing.

[mybestbretts]

I only show the back of graded cards if they are expensive.

[here2havefun]

Assume this is in reference to the 1952 Jackie auction that ends tonight. Yeah no back pic is very frustrating. What's crazy is this seller has a bunch of higher end RAW vintage on eBay....with no back pic. Only scrolled through a few listings, but saw a raw 52 Eddie Mathews. Like, why would you ever sell that raw with no back pics? Nuts.

[AnkurJ]

Originally Posted by here2havefun

Assume this is in reference to the 1952 Jackie auction that ends tonight. Yeah no back pic is very frustrating. What's crazy is this seller has a bunch of higher end RAW vintage on eBay....with no back pic. Only scrolled through a few listings, but saw a raw 52 Eddie Mathews. Like, why would you ever sell that raw with no back pics? Nuts.

That was the card. He did add a back pic the day the auction was ending. There were two stains likely from tape. Card sold for a strong price for the grade, but the eye appeal was exceptional.