Drum back on Ebay!

[Matt]

Just an FYI - it's generally not a good idea to post an ongoing auction about a card you hope to win as it brings lots of attention (and other potential bidders) to it. That should be weighed against how critical the information you are asking is to you in your bidding.

[canjond]

Matt - I thought that rule only applied when something might not be properly listed. In this case, the card is in the correct category, is properly described and titled (The title clearly states it has a RARE DRUM back), and is being seen by everyone (just look at the number of bids already).

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by canjond

I thought that rule only applied when something might not be properly listed.

That's certainly a consideration, but there is also a "draw attention to" angle that frustrates bidders. The less talk the better -- unless you're the seller.

[FrankWakefield]

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[ChiefBenderForever]

It's to bad he didn't have the magnifying glass on the scan so you can see what is up with the bend in the front. The big question is would this be Authentic in sgc or psa.

[T206DK]

I don't mind "outing" auctions here at all. My view is that there are dozens of collectors and rpobably dealers on this forum that do the same searches I do and try to find that one card that may be listed in a bizarre category. I rarely find anything decent in my searches anymore though. I once found a T200 card that was listed in a section for baby clothes.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by T206DK

I don't mind "outing" auctions here at all. My view is that there are dozens of collectors and rpobably dealers on this forum that do the same searches I do and try to find that one card that may be listed in a bizarre category. I rarely find anything decent in my searches anymore though. I once found a T200 card that was listed in a section for baby clothes.

Dave
And if you take hours to search for something and find a gem of a card in a category that is for stuffed zoo animals, and it gets posted on the main board with 3 hours left....You might have a different opinion...and then again, as I said before, maybe not. Regardless, everyone can do what makes them happy. best regards

[Anthony S.]

Every other graded card that seller has listed (including his completed auctions) is in either an SGC or a PSA holder. Buy the card because you want a T206 DRUM back, not because you hope it will cross over to anything higher than an "A."

[Matt]

Looking at the card, I don't see anything that leads me to believe it won't grade numerically. Old GAI cases aren't like CSA where it's almost assured that the card is trimmed - at the time, GAI certainly got it right more often then not (though, 'not' happened quite a bit).

Why the seller didn't cross it could be simply because he doesn't like the principal of shelling out more cash for an already graded card. Not a good business decision, but certainly understandable.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Originally Posted by Anthony S.

Every other graded card that seller has listed (including his completed auctions) is in either an SGC or a PSA holder. Buy the card because you want a T206 DRUM back, not because you hope it will cross over to anything higher than an "A."

I agree but at the sametime, on a card like this no reason to overpay a couple grand if it is indeed not a 1 or 2 right ?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by canjond

Matt - I thought that rule only applied when something might not be properly listed. In this case, the card is in the correct category, is properly described and titled (The title clearly states it has a RARE DRUM back), and is being seen by everyone (just look at the number of bids already).

There is no rule at all - I was just giving him some practical advice...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Matt

There is no rule at all - I was just giving him some practical advice...

I concur..... and there will never be a rule. It does irritate people bidding on it as it calls attention to it. Of course no matter what the situation or debate there will be opposing views. Personally, and this is not a rule, I would prefer not outing ebay ongoing auctions. Only for the reasons stated.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Matt

Just an FYI - it's generally not a good idea to post an ongoing auction about a card you hope to win as it brings lots of attention (and other potential bidders) to it. That should be weighed against how critical the information you are asking is to you in your bidding.

Ditto. People hate to see ebay auctions "outed" on Net54baseball.

I wonder why it is in a GAI holder. You could probably double/more your money in PSA or SGC.