Ryan rookie question.

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Posted By: Scarecrow 

Can anyone tell me if the seller and bidder look familiar?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2764476573&category=16273&rd=1

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Posted By: Rob

First of all I for one would not bid on an item with a picture that crappy. Second seller and bidder are probably the same person. Shill Bidding. Rob

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Posted By: Kevin Cummings

I'm guessing the seller and the buyer are Siamese twins joined at the "S!"

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Posted By: Scarecrow

I think that the card could be a reprint. It's hard to tell by the crapy scan and I'm no expert. Any opinions?

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Posted By: petecld

Notice the seller doesn't show the PSA label.

I'm thinking this card is from 1999 when Topps reprinted Nolan Ryan's cards. They did regular and "Finest" versions - this one is the Finest version.

I can't believe this moron shilled his auctions using a name with only one letter difference.

Not the brightest bulb in the lamp shop.

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Posted By: Wizard of Oz

Scarecrow,
This is NOT an authentic 1968 Topps Ryan/Koosman rookie card. The most tell-tale sign is that the card is covered in an embossed foil. It was not a reprint intended to decieve, but is most likely an insert card from one of the more recent Topps issues. As for whether or not th seller is engaged in some shill bidding, I think the answer to that is obvious. So obvious in fact, that I think I'll file a complaint with eBay right now.

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Posted By: Hankron

I agree that it appears to be of those Topps 'Finest' reprints with the Finest embossed metalic-like finish.

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Posted By: Scarecrow

You guys are right, definitly a foil reprint and no sign of the PSA label or holder. I hope the winner pays themselves the $530 and if they don't they should leave a negative feedback.

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Posted By: Adam

Just filed a complaint with eBay about this seller. So in addition to assuming that this Finest reprint is worth hundreds, the seller also seems to lack common-sense as well. I don't think there's a dunce cap in the world big enough for this moron.

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Posted By: Mike Ward

on the card and PSA's site confirms it's a...
Year: 1999
Brand: TOPPS RYAN FINEST
Player: 1968 TOPPS REPRINT
Variety: N/A
Grade: 10

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Posted By: Chris

how many others actually bid on this item with such a crappy scan etc. . .if bidders took the time to be educated prior to bidding, there would be a lot less whiners of being duped and make it harder for scamers to hoodwink collectors.

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Posted By: Hankron

Note that the seller won the auction for over $500. New to shilling, apparently.