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11-08-2011, 09:36 PM
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greatlakes
I seem to remember a similar thread on greatlakesauctionhouse, but can't recall the specifics?
 - same theme though - - smaller scans against colorful backgrounds and greatly overstated language
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11-08-2011, 09:47 PM
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I know on the coin side of things it is very common for sellers to buy a coin graded by second tier graders, crack them out and sell raw for a nice profit. In fact there are people making a living doing just that. I guess it goes back to know what you are buying and buyer beware.
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11-08-2011, 09:49 PM
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The paper stock on that card also appears to be lighter, indicating it was probably bleached.
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11-08-2011, 10:39 PM
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michigan_mice is definitely GLAH's buying account. Here are more examples:
'58 Ted Williams bought here:  Currently for sale:  '76 Walter Payton bought here:  Currently for sale:  1964 Roberto Clemente bought here:  Currently for sale: oQ~~60_12.JPG) 1955 Al Kaline bought here:  Currently for sale:  1959 Mickey Mantle bought here:  Curently for sale here: 
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11-09-2011, 12:05 AM
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it's the exposure
When I first got back into collecting a couple years ago I bought a pair of cards from him once and was very disappointed. He provides small photos that are slightly overexposed, so the little flaws are not as apparent, then of course is a master with his descriptions to paint a much better picture in the buyer's mind then what's reality. He has a return policy which now I wish I used. I wonder how many people utilize it. I doubt he's doing anything but altering the photos a bit. Doesn't take much to adjust the contrast and turn a three into a six or a seven at a glance, especially if there's no obvious creases and decent corners. I wouldn't buy from him again.
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11-09-2011, 02:33 AM
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No offense to anyone, but it amazes me that people fall for this gimmick. "OUTSTANDING!", "STUNNING!", "BLAZER!" all mean nothing especially combined with a questionable "can't really see the details" pic. Translates into "RUN AWAY!"
A few other sellers use the same tactic, maybe it's a sad trend. My favorite is when they say "PERFECT CENTERING!", and you can actually determine from the lousy pic provided that it's closer to 60/40 one way, maybe 70/30 the other. And these auctions consistently go for big money. Are people really this (to put it bluntly) stupid?
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