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11-15-2009, 01:13 PM
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Learn how to spot a fake card so you don't get duped into buying one. There is a link at the top of the forum page where you can find more information.
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11-15-2009, 01:21 PM
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When you acquire any new card do some rersearch on the player. There are many sources that are easy to search. When you find the team they played on that year then look to see who his teammates were, how the season ended for the team. In other words put the card in context and I think you will enjoy it even more.
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#3
11-15-2009, 01:25 PM
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Brad, Bill and Leon had great advice, but let me add a couple:
1. Learn the search function on this site. Nearly every topic has been covered, to some degree, at least once. 2. Don't start to many new threads on this board. At some point they'll get ignored (or worse than that). Posting within existing threads is always free game. This is just a persepective from one guy that's been here for awhile (but mostly in the background). Last edited by Cat; 11-15-2009 at 01:26 PM.
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11-15-2009, 01:27 PM
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If you're going to be buying a lot, do research on what things have actually sold for - SMR is wildly inaccurate for most pre-war issues. Once you see what things have sold for, understand that "sold for" prices can be the result of many factors, only one of which is the grade of the card. Eye appearance, shill bidding, image registration, whale sausage fests and a host of factors all can play a part.
Last edited by Matt; 11-15-2009 at 01:31 PM.
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11-15-2009, 01:33 PM
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Have fun ! Nice T201, I would pick up a raw T201 so you can see how it bends to show the other player. I have four T201 Benders, SGC, PSA, and two raw. Nothing wrong with getting some dupes on the journey when the price is right, then you have future trade bait and always good to compare grades of the same card. Keep an eye on all the sales of cards you like so you know a fair price. Lastly, don't let your girlfriend know how much your cards are worth, she'll be dreaming of a 5 carat ring and want you to sell your cards to get one !
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#6
11-15-2009, 01:51 PM
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Buy the card and not the grade; this basically means some cards might sell for a premium based on condition and or presentation.
For example; some cards might be OC (off center) or have paper loss which would bring down card value. Buy the card and not the grade especially with lower graded material.
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#7
11-15-2009, 01:53 PM
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Thank you all!
Wow, this is one of the best sites I have seen on the net. You guys are fantastic and I greatly appreciate all the tips! I am definitely buying the card over the grade and make this a good experience! I appreciate all that you guys have to say!
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#8
11-15-2009, 03:07 PM
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You might consider subscribing to vintagecardprices.com. Free plug, I have no affiliation with it, but if you're just starting out it's a great resource for finding out how much people are paying for cards on Ebay, as well as the major auction houses. And I concur with Cat (every time I look at that photo of John Goodman from "The Big Lebowski" I get the phrase "Shut up, Donny" stuck in my head), that the search function on this site is a fantastic resource.
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#10
11-16-2009, 01:07 AM
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Go SLOW! Take your time, and dont burn out and become broke.
Shop around, there are many deals if you learn to not always buy the first card that shows. Most Important..... Read every single vintage guide, auction catalog, internet post you can, learn all you can. ****Buy Lew Lipsets "Encyclopedia of Baseball Cards" (originally it was a 3 vol. set, but now it has been reprinted in one large book...yellow cover) best buy you will ever do! http://cgi.ebay.com/Encyclopedia-of-...mZ320288679043 good luck and happy collecting! Last edited by fkw; 11-16-2009 at 01:08 AM.
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