Candiman Auctions Explained

[Peter_Spaeth]

I had hoped there would be more feedback on the cards, particularly the higher end ones. I don't feel that at this point, I know any more than I did before the auction.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I had hoped there would be more feedback on the cards, particularly the higher end ones. I don't feel that at this point, I know any more than I did before the auction.

Personally, I chose to stay away from the NM/MT specimens. I am curious as well though, but I'm sure people won't know until they come back from PSA. In 4-5 months, I expect results to come trickling in.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Personally, I chose to stay away from the NM/MT specimens. I am curious as well though, but I'm sure people won't know until they come back from PSA. In 4-5 months, I expect results to come trickling in.

I am sure many if not most guys here can detect an obvious flaw that wasn't apparent from the scan, without needing PSA to tell them about it. I might not be able to detect expert microtrimming, but I could certainly tell if corners had more wear than the scan and grade suggested, or if there were wrinkles or stains, etc. etc.

[Jenx34]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Personally, I chose to stay away from the NM/MT specimens. I am curious as well though, but I'm sure people won't know until they come back from PSA. In 4-5 months, I expect results to come trickling in.

The only NMMT cards I won were a 1972 Pete Rose, 1984 Fleer Don Mattingly and 1985 Topps McGwire. I'd be surprised if any grades less than a 7, so I would have to give them a pass there, but those are low dollar "newer" cards.

I'll be submitting those 3 and the '53 Paige early in April. So we'll know by maybe late July?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Like a lot of others I only bid on lower end stuff. I won most of the Berk Ross cards.

[iowadoc77]

Maybe someone will go to a show and get a card graded on site, but unlikely due to on-site fees

[bnorth]

I will say as one of the morons who stuck up for Daniel I STILL have not received my cards or even a tracking # that they are on the way.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I will say as one of the morons who stuck up for Daniel I STILL have not received my cards or even a tracking # that they are on the way.

Ben sorry to hear that. Have you called or written?

[Jenx34]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I had hoped there would be more feedback on the cards, particularly the higher end ones. I don't feel that at this point, I know any more than I did before the auction.

Peter, I think you're right. I gave the feedback I could, but I didn't delve into any of the higher end stuff. I did make a roughly $300 bid for one of the 1960 raw Mantle's but got outbid late. My only purchase where there could be good feedback is on that '53 Satchell Paige, but even that is limited. I participated, but still don't feel comfortable jumping in with both feet with them.

I'll wait until April 7 and see what they are offering in their next auction and I may have some good info for you on the cards they may offer. I have some info but I would rather wait to see what cards they post and how they list them before going deeper.