T206 'Unopened' Boxes!

[obcbobd]

I couldn't make out what exactly he was selling (although it sure looks like a scam) so I asked

Dear hooters666,
Hi

What is in the box? A random slabbed T206? What else?

thanks
- obcbobd

Dear obcbobd,

It's 1 graded or authenticated t206 per box. Thats all.
- hooters666

[arc2q]

Originally Posted by obcbobd

Dear obcbobd,

It's 1 graded or authenticated t206 per box. Thats all.
- hooters666

Wow, that is appalling. If anyone wants to send me $50 I will pull one of my random, low-grade T206s off the shelf and mail it to you in a special box. Actually, it won't even be a special box. Just a box with a card in it.

[thisisradioclash]

"hooters666: A Name You Can Trust"

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by thisisradioclash

"hooters666: A Name You Can Trust"

hooters666? I hear they serve beastly hot wings.

[team-of-rivals]

This whole deal has been driving me nuts.....I opted to contact 'hooters666' or 'Breasts of the Devil?'

Anyway, I've yet to hear from him....not that I expect much.

"Why are there no scans of examples of what you are providing in your 'New Product Release?' Let me answer, b/c all you are offering is trash T206's. Not HOF's, not rare backs, etc. I know what I'll receive. It's as simple as looking at your purchase history. This is a very shady business practice that preys on the unsuspecting and uneducated in regards to early tobacco cards and is just plain bad business. This is obvious as referenced by the feedback of the two (51 & 69) who've purchased/won from you. This type of thing doesn't fly in the vintage collecting community and rest assured that there will come an end to this. Enjoy it while you can. Good day."

A little 'posturing' on my part but trash like this listing makes me fume. The sad thing is...there is no reason he can't continue selling this way.

[GHCHambone]

Originally Posted by team-of-rivals

The sad thing is...there is no reason he can't continue selling this way.

"Grab bag" auctions are not allowed on eBay, which is technically what this is. If enough people report him...

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by GHCHambone

"Grab bag" auctions are not allowed on eBay, which is technically what this is. If enough people report him...

I didn't know this. Thanks for the knowledge.

[team-of-rivals]

Originally Posted by GHCHambone

"Grab bag" auctions are not allowed on eBay, which is technically what this is. If enough people report him...

Unfortunately, I don't believe his listing falls into the 'grab bag' area. You will receive a graded T206.....albeit trash, which is the only claim he makes. With a grab bag, you get a handful of unknown junk and aren't guaranteed one of the 'big' cards that may or may not be included.

A fine line but he seems to skirt it.