Vintage Card Prices

Mr. Dixon

We wonder if your mathematical abilities compare to those of a fifth grader.

Let us assume that at $100 VCP has 2500 members. Let us also assume that 1500 of those members spend between $10,000 and a $1,000,000 per year on graded baseball cards.

If 1000 members went away - that is $100,000 in lost revenue
If 1500 stayed that is 4300,000 in incremental revenue

Whilst you may think of us as a being a pompous ---- we are fine with that as long as we can enjoy S... on bird brains like yourself.

Do let us know if you would like a basic book on 5th grade math.

[rdixon1208]

I could be wrong, but I don't think your assumptions are correct. I think that the percentage of "Nickel and Dime" collectors who spend a few hundred dollars a month (on a really good month for me) is a lot higher than you think.

Edited to add that I would like a basic book on fifth grade math. Why not? PM me and I'll send you my address.

[Peter_Spaeth]

VCP is well worth the money. As there are certain sources of cards I try to avoid, it is useful to be able to track cards by image. Also, on many occasions, providing sellers information about past sales has convinced them to reduce prices.

[glynparson]

VCP is definetly worth the money if you buy baseball, football, or basketball cards. I still think it misses MANY cards in the other sport categories as well as non-sport cards

[Tcards-Please]

Originally Posted by Yankeefan51

Whilst you may think of us as a being a pompous ---- we are fine with that as long as we can enjoy S... on bird brains like yourself.

Do let us know if you would like a basic book on 5th grade math.

"If______ were running VCP" (I'm assuming "we" should have been entered)
"Bobby, should also have a special once ______ month" (a, every other, etc)


And let us know if you would like a basic book on 2nd grade english.

No need to be an absolute ______________(reader chooses favorite noun)and get personal like you did.

r/
From a less than serious collector.

[vintagechris]

Originally Posted by Yankeefan51

Mr. Dixon

We wonder if your mathematical abilities compare to those of a fifth grader.

Let us assume that at $100 VCP has 2500 members. Let us also assume that 1500 of those members spend between $10,000 and a $1,000,000 per year on graded baseball cards.

If 1000 members went away - that is $100,000 in lost revenue
If 1500 stayed that is 4300,000 in incremental revenue

Whilst you may think of us as a being a pompous ---- we are fine with that as long as we can enjoy S... on bird brains like yourself.

Do let us know if you would like a basic book on 5th grade math.

I'm sure Bobby's goal is not to price the small collector out of his service but is to create a fair price point that will allow many people to purchase it and for his business to grow that way, by increasing his number of subscribers.

I don't have a consulting business but I do know you build a business more by gaining and RETAINING new customers. Not by pricing them out of the market.

[arexcrooke]

Originally Posted by Yankeefan51

Mr. Dixon

We wonder if your mathematical abilities compare to those of a fifth grader.

Let us assume that at $100 VCP has 2500 members. Let us also assume that 1500 of those members spend between $10,000 and a $1,000,000 per year on graded baseball cards.

If 1000 members went away - that is $100,000 in lost revenue
If 1500 stayed that is 4300,000 in incremental revenue

Whilst you may think of us as a being a pompous ---- we are fine with that as long as we can enjoy S... on bird brains like yourself.

Do let us know if you would like a basic book on 5th grade math.

No, but you look like you need a basic book on business. If VCP did that, then the, as you call us "nickle and dime" collectors will leave.
Then another company will fill the gap for the majority of collectors who, as nickle and dimers, need a service like VCP provides. Then, the few Rockefellers such as yourself, have a choice, stay with VCP and pay a high price, or join the new provider.
So, VCP goes out of business due to your formula.
I dont know many people in the card hobby as I am relatively new. I do know arrogant and condescending when I read it. And you sir(s) are high on that list.

[barrysloate]

Bruce has never had a lot of patience for the riffraff of the world. He should be a little more courteous to others, however.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Bruce has never had a lot of patience for the riffraff of the world. He should be a little more courteous to others, however.

But aren't you proud that I stayed out of this fray?

[barrysloate]

Jim- you've been such a model citizen lately that I no longer think your "ruining humanity since 1955" motto is applicable.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Bruce has never had a lot of patience for the riffraff of the world. He should be a little more courteous to others, however.

And the "riffraff" is anyone that doesn't make 7 figures or have an elitist attitude. Patience, understanding and humility have never been Bruce's trademarks. My favorite collectors in the hobby are the ones who generously give their time to helping others and who have down to earth attitudes. Fortunately that is about 99% of the hobby. The other 1% are just put up with because they are here. Bruce could be so beneficial to the hobby if he wanted to be. Many of his threads and posts are quite good if you can get around the way he acts towards others. ....regards

[barrysloate]

Bruce is much different in person- he can be very cordial, easy going, and even funny. And he can be quite generous too. But behind the computer screen he becomes Attila the Hun. Don't really understand what that's all about.

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Bruce is much different in person- he can be very cordial, easy going, and even funny. And he can be quite generous too. But behind the computer screen he becomes Attila the Hun. Don't really understand what that's all about.

Maybe there are two Bruces.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Bruce is much different in person- he can be very cordial, easy going, and even funny. And he can be quite generous too. But behind the computer screen he becomes Attila the Hun. Don't really understand what that's all about.

Because people keep taking the bait.

[Anthony S.]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Bruce is much different in person- he can be very cordial, easy going, and even funny. And he can be quite generous too. But behind the computer screen he becomes Attila the Hun. Don't really understand what that's all about.

Maybe he's MAC-ic Depressive.

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Bruce . . .can be very cordial, easy going, and even funny.

His delightful turn with Bristol Palin on Dancing with the Stars won America's heart.

[Anthony S.]

Originally Posted by Kawika

His delightful turn with Bristol Palin on Dancing with the Stars won America's heart.

David,

I think we were all captivated.