Am I right to be annoyed about how this auction I won was described?

[WillowGrove]

Jeff Im sorry but i dont think you can assume you'd get, for example, 1988 Dodgers. I see that often with auction lots, if there's one t206 and most from the 1950s, the description could say 1910-1959.

However I do not think it's right that they said 'many signed', when in fact they're not signed. That is their mistake.

And personally, sorry you're disappointed Jeff. Never fun.

[Shoeless Moe]

and not to hijack, but sometimes someone doesn't do their research and you benefit.

Just arrived today......Merry Christmas to me!!!!!

In a lot that I was the only bidder for a bunch of tickets for around $80 was a Hank Aaron Debut, 1st game, Ticket.

Just Googled it and found its worth 2K

https://catalog.scpauctions.com/bids...e?itemid=42418

[Topnotchsy]

Thanks for the responses guys.

WillowGrove - That is an interesting point. I had not considered the way things get listed. I'm not sure it is exactly the same, but I definitely hear the point.

As others have mentioned, I definitely should have asked a question in advance, that is my bad.

Lesson learned. I need to be more careful before bidding.

Thank guys.

If anyone is looking for a nice game-used lineup card signed by Tommy Lasorda for cheap, let me know. I have quite a few

[perezfan]

I think the biggest injustice is the fact that the AH claimed all were "signed" by the respective Managers. If they are indeed mostly carbon copies, that is a huge oversight and/or misrepresentation.

Was it stated anywhere that the vast majority were carbon copies? If not, I would definitely address it with the AH (and push for some sort of recourse).

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I think the biggest injustice is the fact that the AH claimed all were "signed" by the respective Managers. If they are indeed mostly carbon copies, that is a huge oversight and/or misrepresentation.

Was it stated anywhere that the vast majority were carbon copies? If not, I would definitely address it with the AH (and push for some sort of recourse).

Different managers had different practices (some kept the top copy themselves, some gave it to the other manager, some gave it to the ump, and many were inconsistent. The ratio was as expected.

[drcy]

Years distribution/percentage should have been more detailed-- not saying they should calculate the exact percentages, but give a better idea. If the listed managers' signatures are just carbon copies, then that was clearly and significantly erroneous and worth complaining about.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Hi Jeff...you know that I also collect these line-up cards. I called Goldin's directly to ask questions about this lot. I did not bid because of the answers that I got about this lot. Sorry if you were disappointed. Please email me to discuss purchasing some of the cards from you?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Fballguy]

I've only got a couple years of experience with auction houses, but I learned pretty quickly if there's a way to deceptively weave an item description, they will do it.

Assume nothing and leave nothing to chance...or without out a doubt, you will be disappointed.