Something I hate about ballcard collecting

[OlderTheBetter]

Originally Posted by RollieFingers

It's ok to make as much as you want.

Of course it is. I'll go so far as to say that this is the major thing that that keeps the hobby healthy. It's certainly not younger collectors. Without the influx of new investors and buyers/sellers since the Internet, this hobby would probably be in recession mode like antiquarian books, stamps and coins.

How many of us would ignore the opportunity to flip a $1600 card for $3000? Certainly not me. I wouldn't have most of my current collection without flipping.

[zachtruitt]

There is no such thing as a "true collector" and if you think you are one of those special little snowflakes then find something else to be self-righteous about.

[OlderTheBetter]

There certainly are "true collectors". They are either so wealthy that money is no object, or they're under the age of 15.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Gynn, Neal:

Ditto. The flip is sometimes the most rewarding part of the game. I love picking a card from a commons pile or junk box or eBay sale knowing it has a value far in excess of what I paid for it. If I know what it is I have to assume someone else does too and if I miss it because I underbid, that's my problem. It isn't like the seller cancelled the sale because he wanted more money.

Picked up this little lot for $20 from a local card shop.

He deals strictly in hockey cards but took these in on trade so I didn't feel the least bit guilty purchasing them from him. He started at $40 and we ended up at $20.

Not that I'd make out large on the lot or remotely close to it but I know I got them pretty cheap when comparing them to market value.

[TheNightmanCometh]

This doesn't really apply here as my story is about a modern card. A few years ago I was able to snag a 2013 Topps Heritage gold card, 1 of 5, of Felix Hernandez for less than $100. At the time, gold cards of top shelf players were selling around $300. I tried selling it for around that price and it sat for months and months; eventually I sold it to a nice lady, on eBay, for a little more than I paid for it. Found out today that she sent it to PSA, got it graded, came back as a GM 10, and she sold it for $250. I stumbled upon it looking for another card, but I sent her a message congratulating her on the flip.

Of course I proceeded to kick myself for the next 10 minutes for not sending it to PSA myself. So dumb!!!

[Jeff1970Red]

I experienced the frustration of losing out on a much wanted pair of Topps Heritage Venezuelan Trout's. I rode the bull of anger for a full 8 seconds before focusing my attention and cash elsewhere.

These cards are amazing...best to the buyer/seller.

[zachtruitt]

I wasn't trying to be profound, I just think there are many ways to be involved in the hobby and no one is a better "collector" than anyone else. I don't think it's something that should be qualified with labels, that's all.

Everyone has their own reasons for being in the hobby and, at the end of the day, no one is keeping score.

[sbfinley]

I sold this card to this same seller last calendar year for $75. Do I win?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-PLAYOFF...AAAOSwB4NWu6Rg

[irv]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

I sold this card to this same seller last calendar year for $75. Do I win?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-PLAYOFF...AAAOSwB4NWu6Rg

Will it sell for near what he is asking or is he on something?

[ALR-bishop]

Originally Posted by zachtruitt

There is no such thing as a "true collector" and if you think you are one of those special little snowflakes then find something else to be self-righteous about.

This must be very profound.... in some way or another