Greg Morris cards

[murphy8276]

Greg's cards get premium over most raw cards on ebay, but what I do not like about his service is they are very picky on consignments.

I had contacted them before to consign thousands of cards all in gradeable shape ranging from $1.00 to $1,000+ and they told me they cannot accept 90% of my set break cards because they only want to sell the hall of famers or the vintage that is over a certain average price/grade. They had no interest in the set breaks that would be close to the opening bid for common cards and they basically told me to send in the cream of the crop only. I did not understand why they ask for set breaks, but then were only interested in key hall of famer cards and not the commons from the entire set. I would have felt differently if they had never sold these $1.00 cards before, but I've looked up many of the ones they signaled that they cannot sell and they have sold them before for other consignors so I am passing altogether.

I would have sent him quite a lot so I was disappointed in the questionable sales response...

[bobbyw8469]

That is odd. I am not interested in sending only cream of the crop. ALL sellers will take cream of the crop!! Shoot, you can sell cream of the crop yourself and do rather well. I too, am baffled by your experience, as I was under the impression set breaks was what they did.

Originally Posted by murphy8276

Greg's cards get premium over most raw cards on ebay, but what I do not like about his service is they are very picky on consignments.

I had contacted them before to consign thousands of cards all in gradeable shape ranging from $1.00 to $1,000+ and they told me they cannot accept 90% of my set break cards because they only want to sell the hall of famers or the vintage that is over a certain average price/grade. They had no interest in the set breaks that would be close to the opening bid for common cards and they basically told me to send in the cream of the crop only. I did not understand why they ask for set breaks, but then were only interested in key hall of famer cards and not the commons from the entire set. I would have felt differently if they had never sold these $1.00 cards before, but I've looked up many of the ones they signaled that they cannot sell and they have sold them before for other consignors so I am passing altogether.

I would have sent him quite a lot so I was disappointed in the questionable sales response...

[swarmee]

You shouldn't be baffled. They have manpower costs to worry about; people don't work for free. Barely break even on $1 commons, so why do it?

If you really want to sell those one-by-one, mail them to COMC and pay 50 cents each (new charge for listing pre-1980 and oddball cards) for them to scan them in. Then you can price them whatever you like and wait years for them to sell. But at least they're out of your house, with a chance to make you a profit down the line.

[Republicaninmass]

Seems like they might have done you a favor.

I believe some consignors charge $2.50 flat fee for any card that sells under $10. So you'd literally be writing them check to sell them.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by murphy8276

Greg's cards get premium over most raw cards on ebay, but what I do not like about his service is they are very picky on consignments.

I had contacted them before to consign thousands of cards all in gradeable shape ranging from $1.00 to $1,000+ and they told me they cannot accept 90% of my set break cards because they only want to sell the hall of famers or the vintage that is over a certain average price/grade. They had no interest in the set breaks that would be close to the opening bid for common cards and they basically told me to send in the cream of the crop only. I did not understand why they ask for set breaks, but then were only interested in key hall of famer cards and not the commons from the entire set. I would have felt differently if they had never sold these $1.00 cards before, but I've looked up many of the ones they signaled that they cannot sell and they have sold them before for other consignors so I am passing altogether.

I would have sent him quite a lot so I was disappointed in the questionable sales response...

It's likely dictated by their work load. If they are swamped right now it would be bad business to take on low paying items which might keep them from listing high-end items, so they simply don't accept the low end stuff for now.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

It's likely dictated by their work load. If they are swamped right now it would be bad business to take on low paying items which might keep them from listing high-end items, so they simply don't accept the low end stuff for now.

I am pretty sure that is it....I don't think people realize how much work it is to break up a 700 card set...one by one.

[brewing]

Originally Posted by murphy8276

Greg's cards get premium over most raw cards on ebay, but what I do not like about his service is they are very picky on consignments.

I had contacted them before to consign thousands of cards all in gradeable shape ranging from $1.00 to $1,000+ and they told me they cannot accept 90% of my set break cards because they only want to sell the hall of famers or the vintage that is over a certain average price/grade. They had no interest in the set breaks that would be close to the opening bid for common cards and they basically told me to send in the cream of the crop only. I did not understand why they ask for set breaks, but then were only interested in key hall of famer cards and not the commons from the entire set. I would have felt differently if they had never sold these $1.00 cards before, but I've looked up many of the ones they signaled that they cannot sell and they have sold them before for other consignors so I am passing altogether.

I would have sent him quite a lot so I was disappointed in the questionable sales response...

I'm getting push back right now about consigning a complete 53 Topps set. Consistent VG-VG/EX condition.
They want to sell it lots, but of course they have no lots currently listed and some cards labeled as LOW GRADE crease.

If anyone knows of another consignor that does set breaks, let me know.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by brewing

I'm getting push back right now about consigning a complete 53 Topps set. Consistent VG-VG/EX condition.
They want to sell it lots, but of course they have no lots currently listed and some cards labeled as LOW GRADE crease.

If anyone knows of another consignor that does set breaks, let me know.

Brent, I tried sending you a PM but not sure if it made it or not? My laptop died as I clicked "send."

[Leon]

Originally Posted by brewing

I'm getting push back right now about consigning a complete 53 Topps set. Consistent VG-VG/EX condition.
They want to sell it lots, but of course they have no lots currently listed and some cards labeled as LOW GRADE crease.

If anyone knows of another consignor that does set breaks, let me know.

Maybe they are low grade with a crease?

[murphy8276]

Originally Posted by robw1959

I had a great experience with GM Cards about a year ago, by netting over 2K from a decent batch of '50s and '60s Topps & Bowman Hofer cards. But right now it's a different story. I got the go-ahead to send in a lot of well over 300 cards - what I think amounts to well over $3,000 in gross sales on eBay. Then I got a reply that the whole thing is being returned because some of the (28) Goudey cards are off-grade. They are not high-grade, but they're actually pretty nice in my opinion, including six HoFers such as Dean, Paul Waner, Frisch, and Bill Terry.

I too have to chalk the whole thing up to them being swamped and severely understaffed, but being turned down like that after being approved was unbelievable.

Wow, this is ridiculous. I am glad they told me to not send beforehand...

[Republicaninmass]

So much work to sell individual raw cards, scanning, listing, shipping. If you have the tine, try it yourself, some dont have that luxury, remember I think ebay/payal fees.end up being about 12% anyhow.
They do seem to have a following for high grade raw cards. I recently sent them a psa 8 oc card, which they grade as ex to ex-mt, they are clearly conservative in their grading. I will report back to this thread if any cards receive the outlandish bids I'm hoping for.

[irv]

I checked out GM's listings last night, which, for me, was the first time in a long time. I made to around 150 pgs of cards before my eyes couldn't take anymore.

With the current Covid rules/isolation/social distancing, etc, I was quite surprised to see so many pgs of cards listed. As far as I know, some are still working from home and they currently have a skeleton crew because of covid.

I personally like GM cards and although I have never consigned anything to them, I wouldn't hesitate if the time ever comes.

[lgbbcards]

While this was almost a year ago, I was told by a person at GM that only 25% of their listed cards are from consignments. Additionally, some of my friend's Ebay auctions were purchased directly by GM buyers (I believe). So it seems it may be easier for GM to purchase cards and be selective, vs. accepting consignments.

[JollyElm]

It's funny, while visiting tables at a show out here a year or two ago, a guy from GM cards was present and pretty aggressively looking to buy stuff. Chatting away, repeatedly mentioning Greg Morris cards, stating "ungraded cards only," showing binders of stuff he picked up that day, etc. It was like sitting back and watching a used-car salesman employ silly 'Salesmanship 101' techniques. Some sellers were obviously thinking, "Is this guy serious???" He is/was undoubtedly one of the GM buyers mentioned.

[robw1959]

Originally Posted by murphy8276

Greg's cards get premium over most raw cards on ebay, but what I do not like about his service is they are very picky on consignments.

I had contacted them before to consign thousands of cards all in gradeable shape ranging from $1.00 to $1,000+ and they told me they cannot accept 90% of my set break cards because they only want to sell the hall of famers or the vintage that is over a certain average price/grade. They had no interest in the set breaks that would be close to the opening bid for common cards and they basically told me to send in the cream of the crop only. I did not understand why they ask for set breaks, but then were only interested in key hall of famer cards and not the commons from the entire set. I would have felt differently if they had never sold these $1.00 cards before, but I've looked up many of the ones they signaled that they cannot sell and they have sold them before for other consignors so I am passing altogether.

I would have sent him quite a lot so I was disappointed in the questionable sales response...

I had a great experience with GM Cards about a year ago, by netting over 2K from a decent batch of '50s and '60s Topps & Bowman Hofer cards. But right now it's a different story. I got the go-ahead to send in a lot of well over 300 cards - what I think amounts to well over $3,000 in gross sales on eBay. Then I got a reply that the whole thing is being returned because some of the (28) Goudey cards are off-grade. They are not high-grade, but they're actually pretty nice in my opinion, including six HoFers such as Dean, Paul Waner, Frisch, and Bill Terry.

I too have to chalk the whole thing up to them being swamped and severely understaffed, but being turned down like that after being approved was unbelievable.

[Flintboy]

What are his consignment rates now? I know it’s a sliding scale but if I remember right it was averaging north of 30%.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Flintboy

What are his consignment rates now? I know it’s a sliding scale but if I remember right it was averaging north of 30%.

30%??? Holy guacamole!!! I think I would keep the set together and pay 10% or so.

[brewing]

Originally Posted by Flintboy

What are his consignment rates now? I know it’s a sliding scale but if I remember right it was averaging north of 30%.

I was quoted 25% plus 50 cents on every card that sells under $10.
Pricey, but I don't know another seller that consistently gets the prices on singles that he does. Plus it is labor intensive to do small listings.