May Pickups Thread

[JJ McGraw]

This young man arrived in the mail today, 1914 Cracker Jack Chief Meyers. I’ve been trying to get this card for quite some time, and a few weeks back when Heritage had it as part of their auction, I slapped my bid down. And I hung in there and actually won the card.
Now it definitely has character and the hammer price for ALL that character was good…..BUT……
Buyers Premium $77
Service and Handling fee $26.38
Sales Tax $37.41
Brought the hammer to an extra $140.79( And I knew I’d have extra costs, ain’t my first auction, but still….knowing don’t make it hurt less)
And I know, many of you spend $10,000 on a card, esp at auctions, or more, and your fees are higher than mine, but that is over a 1/3 rd of what I paid for the card.
It’s hard to stay away from some of these auctions as they really do offer great items, but the “ouch” factor does get somewhat ridiculous.
Happy to add the Chief to the collection and happy it’s a 1914. I’ve actually been lucky to score a few 1914’s lately, not that 1915’s aren’t welcome…..they are ALWAYS welcome.

[sacentaur]

Back-to-back 1914 Cracker Jacks!

I’m good friends with an executive at Heritage and yet I never participate in their auctions because too much juice.

Actually, I don’t participate in any auctions (for a variety of reasons).

[molenick]

I know auction extras create a bit of sticker shock, and everyone gets caught up in bidding without really considering these extras, but Heritage does show what the next bid is including the BP and does let you calculate the shipping costs.

They also have a page about what does or doesn't get charged sales tax. It's not that easy to find so here is a link https://sports.ha.com/information/st...les-tax-info.s

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by JJ McGraw

Happy to add the Chief to the collection and happy it’s a 1914. I’ve actually been lucky to score a few 1914’s lately, not that 1915’s aren’t welcome…..they are ALWAYS welcome.

Welcome to the Holes in Chief Meyer's Cracker Jack Club. Sorry that membership dues have risen over the years, but the club president needs a new pair of shoes. My old shoes, not surprisingly, have holes in them.


Brian (Founder and President of the Holes in Chief Meyer's Cracker Jack Club)

[JJ McGraw]

I’m honored Brian, thank you. Glad to be a member.

[ValKehl]

Brian, do I correctly assume that this is your holy grail card?

[Casey2296]

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Member trade, thanks Steve. E94 Crawford Olive to add to the color run, one to go.
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[soxinseven]

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Member trade, thanks Steve. E94 Crawford Olive to add to the color run, one to go.
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Always happy to help out another great E94 collector. Also, that Wolverine Crawford is fantastic!

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Brian, do I correctly assume that this is your holy grail card?

My Cracker Jack grail, being the holiest of them all, has proven to be a leaky vessel.

Brian