Is this a bad time to buy?

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Yeah, they're bored.

I will admit I have overpaid (though not horribly...) on a few things here during quarantine because, well - dammit - I want that card. Boredom is certainly a factor.

[Republicaninmass]

It seems anything I see, already has 5 or so people who have viewed it.

[Tere1071]

During this time, I finished my 53 Bowman set in overall vg-ex condition with nothing less than vg. Prices are definitely more expensive than what they were in Jan through mid-March. I began the upgrades, but cards that were running $7-$10 in excellent condition earlier are easily being posted at double the price now.

In looking at sales, I see a number of those cards relisted week after week. The prices went up, but the condition of those cards did not. Of course, the premium cards are selling for high dollars, but for the collector's grade stuff the sales prices are more reasonable.

I have been upgrading some of my cards to ex to ex/mint, but I've decided to largely wait until if or when asking prices settle. I have a several ungraded ex plus to ex-mint commons I may advertise for trade to upgrade a few of my commons.

[campyfan39]

Agreed! Boredom = checking out eBay

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I will admit I have overpaid (though not horribly...) on a few things here during quarantine because, well - dammit - I want that card. Boredom is certainly a factor.