Pwcc doesn’t seem to be hurting
VintagemanEd
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Just scanned through some of the closed auctions.... it doesn’t look like they hurting, still getting strong prices
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It helps to bid on your own card...
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A large majority of collectors probably don't even know anything happened.
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Orioles93 is right. A lot of collectors are probably in the dark about the scandal. A lot of them probably don't pay attention to the forums either.
I tried to snipe 4 auctions. I figured, just maybe the prices would be lower due to the scandal. Nope, still lost out.
Do you think the New York Times article today will help?
While pointing out the problem it was also suggesting that the reality is that the hobby may be willing or has accepted alteration of cards (drawing comparisons with the art world where restoration is an accepted practice)
It is inviting the question of what level of alteration may be acceptable in the card collecting world, as some level of alteration is accepted in other forms of collecting.
But it does draw the bright line distinction that as of now the widely held expectation for top prices would include "no alteration"
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I sure hope so.
I take no solace in the fact that 95% of people don't know that they are walking through a mine field. This issue cuts across non-sports, all sports, all eras, all grades. Having undetected alteration foisted upon a collector isn't a choice to be accepted. PSA and grading companies have long standing standards that I don't feel should change just because a major consignment company thinks they should...
Steve
The Doomsday Collection
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Do they even let The Crisser in the VIP lounge??
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Dave
It's pretty simple. The vast majority of collectors are opportunists and capitalists. If they see value they will buy regardless of the source. One of the largest problems in society today is the fact that governments down to the individual person will generally always choose the option that makes them the most profits regardless of whether it is right or wrong. Even in the case of the religious person with devout beliefs these beliefs seem to always be superseded by Capitalism.
It's this reason alone I know PWCC will continue to thrive even though they have been proven of wrongdoing and should see jail time.
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Kris
My 1971 Topps adventure - Davis Men in Black
The article in The Times today does not radiate nearly the outrage you see on Blowout and other card forums. I would agree that the vast majority of collectors don't know or care about any of this and that a year from now all will be mainly forgotten. The only person that has anything to worry about (IMHO) depending on what investigators find (if they investigate at all) is PWCC.
This hobby has demonstrated time and time again a remarkable resiliency in the wake of negative news.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
What about Moser and the TPG's?
Give it six months. pwcc is sitting on a lot of inventory at the moment.
Hence the issue.
The only way to for change is to affect their wallet. You cannot put a dent in their wallet if you are still bidding on their items, no matter the lower prices or not. As collectors we have to learn to say "no more" so that we can affect change. The only way we can say no more is to not participate in their business. Less collectors bidding means lowered realized prices and diminished returns for the auction house. Lets get back to selling to one another for a fair price. Use the boards on here and other places to sell. If we really want to effect change we MUST actually do something.
That's because PWCC and PSA did not put the statements they released on their websites or on their twitter accounts.
That is ridiculous. There are plenty of sources from which people could learn about the current situation.
Precisely. An email blast would have been nice, but so far the issue has only been addressed with the collectors who already knew about it. Those who don’t are in the majority.
Maybe this is just my opinion but I’d say majority of collectors don’t even know this message board exists, or even use PSA other than buying cards that are already graded. I know plenty of collectors just local to me that don’t use any online websites like this, and the only thing they do online is buy the occasional card on eBay. For the most part they go to local shows and markets and card shops and that’s it. I’m sure there are plenty just like them that would have no way of hearing about this, even if emails were sent and things were posted on Twitter and message boards.
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PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.80% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
Let's see how PWCC handles themselves at the National. I'm sure the minority of collectors in the know will be sure to educate the majority of those not in the know.
This.
I won't be at the national, but I hope someone from this forum posts all about the reaction
Where is the Natty this year?
Can anyone confirm there is actually an agency investigation ongoing? Lots of speculation it is, but haven't seen proof.
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I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
Super Strong price on a 69 Topps Alcindor PSA 8 last night. $11,500!
Take that for what its worth.
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The DOJ, as a standing policy, does not confirm active investigations into alleged crimes- for numerous reasons. State authorities tend to operate the same way. So unless someone being investigated says so publicly, you probably wont know unless/until their are charges.
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Thanks for the info. Let's hope an investigation is forthcoming.
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Over $5.3 million with 9 days to go …………. it will be interesting to see if there's an increase or drop off in consignments for Auction #7.
Am sure PWCC is not hurting but they have lost at least one customer (me). Looking at my purchases in the last year I spent about $2K with them so am a very small fish - but I was probably underbidder on at least a dozen more auctions so my bite is slightly higher than their commission on my purchases. Still meaningless to them. It would take a significant percentage of customers to be turned off before it has any effect.
The only thing that could hurt them are large refunds to customers if they reimburse instead of PSA.
I still have not ever been to a big show anywhere.
Not even to some nearby me like White Plains or NJ.
Eventually I would like to attend and meet many of the people in person who over the past years
have helped make this hobby more enjoyable
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
PWCC racking up some incredible numbers on their 1970 FB set break. No, not hurting
2200 for an 84 Curt Warner? Sheesh.
They had a 1970 Renfro PSA 10 that I could have used to upgrade my set, but I did not bid. I don't feel bad about it.
Steve
The Doomsday Collection
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Yawn. I'm going to go finish watching a documentary about the Loch Ness Monster.