What do you guys like/not like to see in a Vintage Seller?

[Exhibitman]

One more thing I would like to see from sellers and buyers both: honor the auction format. Sellers, finish the auction. Let it run. Buyers: don't complain on boards like this one that there are no auctions on eBay only to pitch a fit when a seller running an auction refuses to end it early because you offer him three bucks above the listing price.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

One more thing I would like to see from sellers and buyers both: honor the auction format. Sellers, finish the auction. Let it run. Buyers: don't complain on boards like this one that there are no auctions on eBay only to pitch a fit when a seller running an auction refuses to end it early because you offer him three bucks above the listing price.

This as well.....I have had cards go for peanuts on the dollar, and the buyers pay within seconds of the ending. For cards that have done quite well lately, it is like crickets from the buyer. I end up having to get the fees back and blocking the buyer, all because it might have set a new high.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

For cards that have done quite well lately, it is like crickets from the buyer. I end up having to get the fees back and blocking the buyer, all because it might have set a new high.

I've had several of those too. One guy bid, reneged, NARU'd, then made up a new ID and won the card and reneged again. I ended up selling to the underbidder instead of relisting because I was afraid this twit would screw up my sale a third time if I relisted.

[Johnny630]

Geez it sounds like a complete nightmare to be a card seller on Ebay.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Geez it sounds like a complete nightmare to be a card seller on Ebay.

It's got flaws but it is a good, fast marketplace, pretty secure, and ends up being where I sell most of my stuff simply because I do not have really expensive stuff for sale and I hate the way AH's lump that sort of material into grab bags. You just have to carefully explain things so that people do not get unrealistic expectations.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

On an added note, I DO base my prices on what I think it will grade at, and what I think it will bring. If that bothers people, then move along.

Do you also buy raw cards by paying what a PSA graded card will bring? I can't imagine anyone not wanting PSA prices without any risk or grading fees.

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Geez it sounds like a complete nightmare to be a card seller on Ebay.

I have been on eBay since pretty much the beginning. In my personal experience 1 or 2 transactions per 100 are a pain in the ass. That ration has been consistent for me for the last 25 or so years.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Do you also buy raw cards by paying what a PSA graded card will bring? I can't imagine anyone not wanting PSA prices without any risk or grading fees.



I have been on eBay since pretty much the beginning. In my personal experience 1 or 2 transactions per 100 are a pain in the ass. That ration has been consistent for me for the last 25 or so years.

Depends on the card and what shape it is.....for example, if I think it is a surefire '7' with a possibility for an '8', then I have no problem paying the PSA graded equivalent for the raw card. It is 100% condition sensitive however.

[hawaiian bam bam]

Great posts guys! Keep them coming!

[Kutcher55]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Geez it sounds like a complete nightmare to be a card seller on Ebay.

Thank goodness for eBay. Haven’t ever had a serious problem there with around 1000 buy/sell transactions give or take. Always able to get better prices than anywhere else.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

Thank goodness for eBay. Haven’t ever had a serious problem there with around 1000 buy/sell transactions give or take. Always able to get better prices than anywhere else.

Same.....you would think the facebook groups and MySlabs would be viable alternatives. Everyone wants you to fire sale stuff there though. Bottom line....it's all about the eyeballs.

[darwinbulldog]

Low opening bid and material that I've rarely (or never) seen before

[hawaiian bam bam]

I just received some vintage cards today that i purchased on Facebook. The seller sent the cards raw (no penny sleeves, no protection, just raw cards sandwiched between two loose fitting pieces of cardboard with rubber bands around the cardboard. I’m still shaking my head in disbelief that someone can be that clueless about shipping vintage cards.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

One more thing I would like to see from sellers and buyers both: honor the auction format. Sellers, finish the auction. Let it run. Buyers: don't complain on boards like this one that there are no auctions on eBay only to pitch a fit when a seller running an auction refuses to end it early because you offer him three bucks above the listing price.

This is the way.

I've offered a seller to end an auction once. I won it for 10% of my offer.

A number of sellers have claimed to have "lost or misplaced" a card I got a good price on at auction, then magically found it again to relist an hour later. Others have honored auction results that I would have a hard time blaming them for reneging on.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by G1911

This is the way.

I've offered a seller to end an auction once. I won it for 10% of my offer.

A number of sellers have claimed to have "lost or misplaced" a card I got a good price on at auction, then magically found it again to relist an hour later. Others have honored auction results that I would have a hard time blaming them for reneging on.

I'll never forget my worst....a 1954 Bowman Ted Williams SGC 6....sold for $500. Ebay was crashing left and right back then......I still honored the sale....the guy got it and flipped it for $1,200 a week later.....lol