Condition Expectations

Originally Posted by Yastrzemski Sports

You got the set for a nice price. It’s all about the hi numbers. If the were damaged cards are hi you definitely don’t want it. If the his are nice it’s definitely worth keeping for the price paid.

There was water damage in the high #s as well. I went through initially and found a little over a hundred cards with blatant water damage. As I began to sort through the set more carefully I began to realize that the damage was more extensive. I got to the eventual point where I would think I found all the damages and then discovered some more. Some cards I assumed were just faded due normal wear but eventually realized they were subjected to water as well. The set would have been very nice as all corners were sharp.

[Jim65]

Theres nothing wrong with expecting the condition of a lot to match what the seller states, 1 or 2 cards off condition ok but not 100.

[mq711]

You have every right to be upset with the condition of the cards received. If the description states 10% less than the advertised listing of exmt then I would expect some as low as vg or vgex but few if any damaged/fillers. A few years ago I purchased a set of 60T BB from one of the biggest eBay dealers that was listed as average ex+ condition. Upon inspection about half were as advertised but 30% were vg at best and 20% were p-f/fillers, I retured them quickly as I would suggest you should do.

[rjackson44]

return it

[Rickyy]

Many years ago, I had the exact same experience...bought a 1972 Set advertised just like yours and most of the high number runs had corner water damage. This was purchased via mail the old fashioned way (back in the old days from a long time dealer). I contacted him and he told me I could return the entire set for refund or he could send me another one (he had multiples in his inventory) or to send back the damaged ones and he will replace them. I took the last option as the non damaged ones were as advertised. I agree that water damage is definitely out of the realm of the condition as described. Hopefully you can get a full refund.

Ricky Y

[jchcollins]

Not saying you did anything wrong, but how did you not notice this before completing the purchase? Were there not pics of the damaged cards? I don't buy sets but if I did for vintage, I think I would go for one of those deals where the key cards, stars, HOFer's and high numbers etc. were graded. That way you have no doubt. And I could deal with commons being damaged more easily a lot quicker than the stars.

Either way you should be able to get a refund, good luck.

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Not saying you did anything wrong, but how did you not notice this before completing the purchase? Were there not pics of the damaged cards? I don't buy sets but if I did for vintage, I think I would go for one of those deals where the key cards, stars, HOFer's and high numbers etc. were graded. That way you have no doubt. And I could deal with commons being damaged more easily a lot quicker than the stars.

Either way you should be able to get a refund, good luck.

There were pictures and they did not reveal the damage. I have had good luck with this vendor in the past.

[Yastrzemski Sports]

I think I found your purchase and I had a problem with that seller also. I purchased a 1969 Basketball set described as ex/mt. The Alcindor has major creasing and the checklist was heavily checked. They sell a lot and I had always thought they were a good seller. I won’t buy anything else there.

Originally Posted by sfh24

There was water damage in the high #s as well. I went through initially and found a little over a hundred cards with blatant water damage. As I began to sort through the set more carefully I began to realize that the damage was more extensive. I got to the eventual point where I would think I found all the damages and then discovered some more. Some cards I assumed were just faded due normal wear but eventually realized they were subjected to water as well. The set would have been very nice as all corners were sharp.