Yes, another eBay thread

Exhibitman · #1 03-15-2025, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bnorth

I have sold my share of insanely rare cards. I have learned over the years what the market will pay but for the most part I just put an insanely high price on them. For example I just bought a card that there are at the most 5-7 known copies in the hobby. The normal final corrected version sells for $1 and I will ask $1500 for the variation I have and take the first $1050-$1200 I am offered.

I don't know much about grading rarities but would guess from what I have seen they get an even more insane asking price. On the very few times I have had silly rare stuff graded I basically double my asking price.

One of the biggest things I have noticed with silly rare stuff is you need to know your audience and not be in a hurry to sell.

This. I prefer actual rarity to condition rarity every day of the week and twice on Saturdays because when I decide to offer one up, the price is the price and if you don't want to pay it

raulus · #2 03-15-2025, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

This. I prefer actual rarity to condition rarity every day of the week and twice on Saturdays because when I decide to offer one up, the price is the price and if you don't want to pay it

I�m definitely with you there. I have plenty of stuff for sale that is also just plain rare in any condition, and I�m asking for the moon for it.

Such as this beauty below. I know what I bought it for, but then it was raw and in an auction. Hard to say what it�s worth now, but I know what I�m asking.

Exhibitman · #3 03-15-2025, 11:53 AM

I'd be a buyer at $7...

raulus · #4 03-15-2025, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I'd be a buyer at $7...

HA.

I�m usually a little more diplomatic when I get lowball offers sent via message. Typically my response is:

Thank you for your interest in my item, and for this generous offer. I am currently looking to sell for more than your offer, but perhaps if it doesn�t sell in the future, I will be willing to be more flexible.

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