Candiman Auctions Explained

[CandimanAuctions]

Hey guys,

This will be the last time I am able to post for a while. I will be very busy with the auction ending tomorrow, then packing and shipping, and preparing for our April auction.

I want to thank the many of you who listened to our story. I'm not going to go over everything that has been said. It can all be read from the beginning of the thread up to now. We have done our best to engage with as many people as possible on here and I believe have been respectful to everyone we have engaged with. Despite the harsh criticism, which Leon told me would happen when I spoke with him on the phone, I am glad we got on here and posted our story. We have nothing to hide. We created Candiman Auctions using our names knowing we would be in for an uphill battle. In the end I believe it will all be worth it. We love this hobby and want to be a part of it for years to come. For all of those who are skeptical and not fully comfortable bidding in our auctions yet, I understand. Time will tell the true story and that's something we simply can't attain overnight. We will be running several more auctions this year so please keep a watch out for them. I believe we will have some great items that many will be interested in.

Also, I want to personally thank Leon for speaking with me at length on the phone prior to posting this thread. Leon, I appreciate all of your advice. I hope to speak with you again soon. You are a great ambassador for this hobby and we have great respect for you.

Thanks,

Daniel & Justin

[calvindog]

Get your valuable raw cards graded like every other auction house. Especially because you're associated with and are selling the inventory of people who defrauded hobbyists with altered raw cards. It's as simple as this and any sane and honest seller would do so.

[OriolesHOF]

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Get your valuable raw cards graded like every other auction house. Especially because you're associated with and are selling the inventory of people who defrauded hobbyists with altered raw cards. It's as simple as this and any sane and honest seller would do so.

#this

[Peter_Spaeth]

Somehow Daniel neglected to respond on the 55 Mantle?

[BoyWonder089]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Somehow Daniel neglected to respond on the 55 Mantle?

No video either . Appears they only wanted to highlight people giving them a chance.

[ZiggerZagger]

Based on the bidding, their auction is going to be reasonably successful. They'll easily earn 5-figures at the end of the day. Well done to the board for making all of the necessary points to them.

It just makes me a bit sad to see -- it's one thing for a seller like Kevin Savage to list truly expertly and honestly graded raw cards in an online auction.
It's another to have what looks like cynical and overly-optimistic grading on raw cards, and from sellers in the hobby that nobody really knows.

It's an irresistible temptation to people's worst nature, thinking they are going to get a steal on a raw card.
Even if they never try to grade it, it's the preying on people's hopes and darker greed that really gets me.
We all want great cards for less money, but it's pretty simple -- Graded cards protect buyers.

Whatever. I have every faith the board will hold them accountable if there is a need to.

And there's only one Candyman, Battles bros -- Get it right...
We've got our (one) good eye on you
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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BoyWonder089

No video either . Appears they only wanted to highlight people giving them a chance.

He talks a lot, but only about what he wants to talk about, creating the illusion of responsiveness.

[Paul S]

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[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

the illusion of responsiveness.

Yes, exactly!

[botn]

Originally Posted by CandimanAuctions

Hey guys,

This will be the last time I am able to post for a while. I will be very busy with the auction ending tomorrow, then packing and shipping, and preparing for our April auction.

I want to thank the many of you who listened to our story. I'm not going to go over everything that has been said. It can all be read from the beginning of the thread up to now. We have done our best to engage with as many people as possible on here and I believe have been respectful to everyone we have engaged with. Despite the harsh criticism, which Leon told me would happen when I spoke with him on the phone, I am glad we got on here and posted our story. We have nothing to hide. We created Candiman Auctions using our names knowing we would be in for an uphill battle. In the end I believe it will all be worth it. We love this hobby and want to be a part of it for years to come. For all of those who are skeptical and not fully comfortable bidding in our auctions yet, I understand. Time will tell the true story and that's something we simply can't attain overnight. We will be running several more auctions this year so please keep a watch out for them. I believe we will have some great items that many will be interested in.

Also, I want to personally thank Leon for speaking with me at length on the phone prior to posting this thread. Leon, I appreciate all of your advice. I hope to speak with you again soon. You are a great ambassador for this hobby and we have great respect for you.

Thanks,

Daniel & Justin

Nice! You opted to reply a dozen times last night but only to people who showed neutrality but decided not to even address the subject of the tiny scans you provide? I get that you do not want to touch the use of the word "appears" again.

Unlike several on the board I fully support your decision to not have the cards graded. I think it is a mistake for many reasons but that is your choice if you or your consignors want to leave money on the table as well as not offer the peace of mind to your buyers. If you are not going to take the time and money to get the cards graded then take a stand and issue a definitive grade on a card and put up a large clear scan.

[BengoughingForAwhile]

wrong thread

[ALR-bishop]

Now that would have been a great name for this effort

[Stonepony]

I can't help thinking how it would go down if Candiman became a Net54 advertiser

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I can't help thinking how it would go down if Candiman became a Net54 advertiser

Don't be a dick.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I can't help thinking how it would go down if Candiman became a Net54 advertiser

Originally Posted by wolf441

Don't be a dick.

^^+1^^ Are you trying to get me kicked off here by answering that silly question?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wolf441

Don't be a dick.

As for them advertising here, not a snowball's chance in hell as of now.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Leon

As for them advertising here, not a snowball's chance in hell as of now.

I'd say a thread with 21,000+ views is sort of like advertising (good or bad).