Candiman Auctions Explained

[NYYFan63]

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

I'll report on my experience with Candiman Auctions. The first time I heard of the auction was when I read this thread. So of course I had to go take a look at the items and found several low-mid grade 1933 Goudey "Indian Gum" (non-sports) cards that I needed. The single cards I was interested in had a $5 opening bid with no bids yet placed. So I entered my max bid $5 on fourteen lots, and ended up winning 13 lots for the opening bid $5. I also bid on lot #231 a group of 19 "Indian Gum" cards, and had the winning bid for awhile $40, but was outbid.

No back scans were provided for any of these cards, and I didn't request any from Candiman. The front scans provided for the auction matched the cards I received exactly. In hand, the backs of the cards are quite nice, although one card described as VG-EX with a light crease had a small spot of paper loss on the back. I would expect worse looking cards for what I paid for these.



So my total was 13 lots won at $5 each $65 add $13 buyers premium and $10 shipping.



I was invoiced on Sunday March 11th, I paid via CC on Monday March 12, got my tracking number from Candiman Friday March 16, and my cards arrived today Monday March 19.



I am happy with my purchase, and glad to add these to my in progress set. These are really nice cards that I got. Without back scans I was expecting worse, of course I was only bidding $5 a card.



Larry Tipton

Glad to hear you had a successful win at the Candiman Auctions Larry.

Best of luck to everyone else who won some auctions.


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[Yoda]

What a thread. Intrigue, insults, empathy, religious intolerance etc. From someone who walked through the Battlefields/War Eagle mine field auctions several times, I am happy to relate a couple of my experiences. I won and received one card that was photo shopped, a '55 Bowman Eddie Mathews described as nrmt. Well, it had a large blob of paper affixed and quite rightly received a PSA 1. I wanted to return it but no response from Carol. Another: When Leon outed the REA high grade "A" Mantles, which were subsequently offered up at nrmt etc., one was a '55 Bowman. I had purchased earlier the same issue which was subtly different than the REA one. It had been advertised as nrmt. PSA deemed it a vg 3. There must have been a hidden flaw I couldn't discover because it is a fine looking specimen Both these cards are currently in the current LOTG auction. And finally Carol offered up a batch of T206's some time back and went to great lengths in the description to contend they all measured right and would grade. All imperfections were detailed and clearly shown in the scans. I took a chance and won the Elberfield Washington and thank God it came back a PSA 6.5 and did well at auction, so I made some money. That only shows that not all their cards were misrepresented, as others have stated. Perhaps the sons are trying to atone for the sins of their parents and if that is the case, then good on them. The proof in the pudding will be when one of their high profile cards, such as the Red Heart Mantle, goes under the knife at a TPG. I say Candiman at least deserves a chance.

[Sophiedog]

Originally Posted by Yoda

What a thread. Intrigue, insults, empathy, religious intolerance etc. From someone who walked through the Battlefields/War Eagle mine field auctions several times, I am happy to relate a couple of my experiences. I won and received one card that was photo shopped, a '55 Bowman Eddie Mathews described as nrmt. Well, it had a large blob of paper affixed and quite rightly received a PSA 1. I wanted to return it but no response from Carol. Another: When Leon outed the REA high grade "A" Mantles, which were subsequently offered up at nrmt etc., one was a '55 Bowman. I had purchased earlier the same issue which was subtly different than the REA one. It had been advertised as nrmt. PSA deemed it a vg 3. There must have been a hidden flaw I couldn't discover because it is a fine looking specimen Both these cards are currently in the current LOTG auction. And finally Carol offered up a batch of T206's some time back and went to great lengths in the description to contend they all measured right and would grade. All imperfections were detailed and clearly shown in the scans. I took a chance and won the Elberfield Washington and thank God it came back a PSA 6.5 and did well at auction, so I made some money. That only shows that not all their cards were misrepresented, as others have stated. Perhaps the sons are trying to atone for the sins of their parents and if that is the case, then good on them. The proof in the pudding will be when one of their high profile cards, such as the Red Heart Mantle, goes under the knife at a TPG. I say Candiman at least deserves a chance.

Great Post. I also think they deserve a chance and hope everyone is happy with their wins.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I see no religious intolerance, John, only an objection to invoking one's faith as a reason to trust them.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I see no religious intolerance, John, only an objection to invoking one's faith as a reason to trust them.

Well said Peter. Playing the "Religion Card" to "trust me" is a misguided attempt at engaging someone's trust.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I see no religious intolerance, John, only an objection to invoking one's faith as a reason to trust them.

Originally Posted by pclpads

Sorry if I offended your tender religious sensibilities.

Seems at least mildly intolerant, especially directed at someone who never expressed a religious opinion of any sort.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I see no religious intolerance, John, only an objection to invoking one's faith as a reason to trust them.

Peter, I agree that intolerance was probably a poor choice of words on my part. Sarcastic would have been better.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I have the Roy Orbison song stuck in my head from this thread.

(sings)

Go for me
Let me be
All your own candi, candi
Candiman

[mantlefan]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I have the Roy Orbison song stuck in my head from this thread.

(sings)

Go for me
Let me be
All your own candi, candi
Candiman

LOL, Peter. I can hear you humming all the way down here on Long Island.

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I see no religious intolerance, John, only an objection to invoking one's faith as a reason to trust them.

Yes, and is a breach of easily accessible and basic Net54 cardinal sins - unless one is discussing Musial - or, received a torpedo in one's hull, in which case...