Long time lurker with first question

[egbeachley]

How do we have several folks say he's a good guy but at the same time he's proving that he's an ass with overpriced cards?

[calvindog]

I agree re yepbg. His prices are ridiculous; when I've offered to pay only slightly more than what the card is worth he refuses to budge -- no matter how many times the same card doesn't sell month after month after month. I'm sure he's a swell guy but I hope he has a day job because he sure isn't selling much on ebay.

[Al C.risafulli]

Hey there:

I've been collecting '38 Goudey pretty heavily for about four years now. I've completed the set once in reasonably high grade in PSA holders, and now am rebuilding it in SGC holders.

The problem with '38 Goudey is one of supply and demand. The cards are simply difficult to come by in grades 4 and above, and sellers know that they can sit on them until a buyer comes along. The cards are very difficult for a dealer to replace in their inventory, so many of them are content to let them sit until a buyer is willing to pay their price.

My advice would be to wait until the cards come up for auction, and bid that way. Another sure bet is to wait for larger lots of them to appear in the major auctions and then win the lots, selling off the ones you don't need.

For the record, the #262 Medwick and the #280 Kennedy are really, really tough cards in grades EX or better. I haven't been able to upgrade my #262 Medwick, which was an SGC 5, for about three years. Last week I finally got a PSA 6 that I think should cross to SGC. That's a really tough card.

Also for the record, regardless of what anyone tells you, the low numbers are more difficult than the high numbers, particularly in higher grades.

Good luck finishing the set!

-Al

[ksabet]

Al,

I didn't know if I was the only one who felt this way, but the low numbered, despite their seemingly higher SMR price, have been way tougher for me to find than the higher numbers.

On a side note once again thanks to board members I have been able to locate 4 of the five cards I need and think that they will be in my possession soon. The one outlier is the Bonura.

Kiya

[ksabet]

Just wanted to thank everyone who helped me finish my 1938 Goudey set. After I get back a couple of crossovers I should be #6 on the PSA registry (I am #7 now I believe).

Being a collector can be a downer at times when the ugly business side rears its head, but this board provides a nice alternative for those who love the spirit of collecting. Thanks again.

Oh and if anyone has a 1938 Goudey wrapper I would be interested.

Kiya

[Jim VB]

Congratulations!

Where are you going next? (Got to find something to keep you busy!)

[ksabet]

I have been tempted to do a Ramly set although I have been dissuaded by friends who feel it is an impossible set. I am also interested in E105 and T3's.

Out of three above which would be the most realistic yet chase worthy and enjoyable?