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olb31olb31 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I use 4SC and COMC currently. Anyone know of any other reliable places? Thanks.

Work hard and you will succeed!!

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  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beckett marketplace. I've used them several times.

  • olb31olb31 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @doubledragon said:
    Beckett marketplace. I've used them several times.

    How does it work? Raw cards?

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, raw cards.

  • Jimmy_CommonpantsJimmy_Commonpants Posts: 386 ✭✭✭

    Beckett Marketplace is ok, but most if not all the people also sell on ebay(Burbank Cards, 2 Bros, etc..). Its mostly raw but some sellers have graded as well. Its similar to COMC except you have to buy directly from each seller, so you pay s&h for each seller. There are no selling fees, but the sellers can list the cards elsewhere to.

    I found it before COMC, and in reality, I would have just used COMC if I had known about it. The two biggest downsides to BM is 1)many sellers don't have the actual photo of the card and 2)Its not uncommon to get "sorry, I sold that at a show last weekend and didn't take it down." I had a few sellers way over-grade their cards(calling everything nmt-mt), but it was low-dollar commons so I wasn't that devastated. If you are buying anything "of value" or are a real stickler for condition, I'd suggest getting the actual photo(obviously, most people would ask for such).

    I actively collect Kirby Puckett. I have collections of Michael Jordan, Emmitt Smith, Roberto Clemente, Dwight Gooden, Tom Seaver, Errict Rhett and Evan Longoria.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 23, 2019 7:48AM

    You can also try:
    1. Sportlots
    2. Scottsdale baseball cards
    3. Kronozio
    4. MJ Schaffer Sports Cards and Memorbilia

    I'm not sure what type of cards you're looking for, but you can check them out.

  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,281 ✭✭✭✭✭

    FB Groups

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • DBesse27DBesse27 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @softparade said:
    FB Groups

    Agree!!

    Yaz Master Set
    #1 Gino Cappelletti master set
    #1 John Hannah master set

    Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox

  • olb31olb31 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Jimmy_Commonpants said:
    Beckett Marketplace is ok, but most if not all the people also sell on ebay(Burbank Cards, 2 Bros, etc..). Its mostly raw but some sellers have graded as well. Its similar to COMC except you have to buy directly from each seller, so you pay s&h for each seller. There are no selling fees, but the sellers can list the cards elsewhere to.

    I found it before COMC, and in reality, I would have just used COMC if I had known about it. The two biggest downsides to BM is 1)many sellers don't have the actual photo of the card and 2)Its not uncommon to get "sorry, I sold that at a show last weekend and didn't take it down." I had a few sellers way over-grade their cards(calling everything nmt-mt), but it was low-dollar commons so I wasn't that devastated. If you are buying anything "of value" or are a real stickler for condition, I'd suggest getting the actual photo(obviously, most people would ask for such).

    nice, thanks Jimmy

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • olb31olb31 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DBesse27 said:

    @softparade said:
    FB Groups

    Agree!!

    Not on FB.

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • olb31olb31 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @doubledragon said:
    You can also try:
    1. Sportlots
    2. Scottsdale baseball cards
    3. Kronozio
    4. MJ Schaffer Sports Cards and Memorbilia

    I'm not sure what type of cards you're looking for, but you can check them out.

    I like buying raw most of the time, but I will buy graded if I feel I'm getting value. I use COMC the most. I will look at these also.

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • GreenSneakersGreenSneakers Posts: 913 ✭✭✭✭

    I second Sportlots. Almost always for commons, but occasionally for cards with some modest value if there is a pic.

  • DBesse27DBesse27 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @olb31 said:

    @DBesse27 said:

    @softparade said:
    FB Groups

    Agree!!

    Not on FB.

    It’s worth it, just for the card groups!

    Yaz Master Set
    #1 Gino Cappelletti master set
    #1 John Hannah master set

    Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox

  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,281 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DBesse27 said:

    @olb31 said:

    @DBesse27 said:

    @softparade said:
    FB Groups

    Agree!!

    Not on FB.

    It’s worth it, just for the card groups!

    Very strongly agree

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • GreenSneakersGreenSneakers Posts: 913 ✭✭✭✭

    Privacy > Cards

    No FB for me.

  • DBesse27DBesse27 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GreenSneakers said:
    Privacy > Cards

    No FB for me.

    You can be as private as you want. You literally need to share nothing about yourself in your “profile.” Use your neighbor’s pic and a fake name. The privacy level is up to you.

    Yaz Master Set
    #1 Gino Cappelletti master set
    #1 John Hannah master set

    Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox

  • _EagleEyeKid__EagleEyeKid_ Posts: 273 ✭✭✭

    I actually like comc for raw. I'm able to pick up quantities of specific cards and all have clear individual pics of front and back. I gave up years ago for Beckett marketplace. Don't know if it has changed but they never showed actual pics of said card. Always a stock photo and no description or condition. Always a huge gamble.

  • DBesse27DBesse27 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    EagleEyeKid said:
    I actually like comc for raw. I'm able to pick up quantities of specific cards and all have clear individual pics of front and back. I gave up years ago for Beckett marketplace. Don't know if it has changed but they never showed actual pics of said card. Always a stock photo and no description or condition. Always a huge gamble.

    I agree with every part of this.

    Yaz Master Set
    #1 Gino Cappelletti master set
    #1 John Hannah master set

    Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox

  • 45isodd45isodd Posts: 206 ✭✭✭

    If you want a deal with a guy who’s had over thirty years experience in the hobby and will help you build your collection, there’s no better guy than Tom at opcbaseball.com

  • DBesse27DBesse27 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @45isodd said:
    If you want a deal with a guy who’s had over thirty years experience in the hobby and will help you build your collection, there’s no better guy than Tom at opcbaseball.com

    Totally agree with this too! Tom is the man.

    Yaz Master Set
    #1 Gino Cappelletti master set
    #1 John Hannah master set

    Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox

  • tulsaboytulsaboy Posts: 285 ✭✭✭

    I for one have had a good experience in the Facebook groups both buying and selling. The only time personal information is exchanged (unless you are posting regularly) is when you sell or buy. Other than that, you can simply lurk away and watch the transactions go and learn a whole lot while you're at it.
    kevin

  • NGS428NGS428 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DBesse27 and @softparade what FB groups do you recommend for PSA cards from 1989-2010? I lurked in a few but never got too into it.

    Nic

    Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF

  • stwainfanstwainfan Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Burbank cards has a good selection.

    I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/

  • DBesse27DBesse27 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @NGS428 said:
    @DBesse27 and @softparade what FB groups do you recommend for PSA cards from 1989-2010? I lurked in a few but never got too into it.

    Sorry, I mostly belong to vintage groups. There is one group I can add you to, made up of mostly NH and VT residents, if you wish. A lot of modern changes hands in that group. Just PM me your FB info and i’ll Invite you.

    Yaz Master Set
    #1 Gino Cappelletti master set
    #1 John Hannah master set

    Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox

  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,281 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @NGS428 said:
    @DBesse27 and @softparade what FB groups do you recommend for PSA cards from 1989-2010? I lurked in a few but never got too into it.

    Which ones are you in?

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • Kep13Kep13 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭

    I've been buying small collections / factory sets, etc on Craigslist for 9 months or so and have done extremely well...the prices are so low that I know I will come out ahead if I ever choose to sell the cards I grade, plus it feeds my hunger for going thru collections looking for the PSA 10 candidates...

  • HighGradeLegendsHighGradeLegends Posts: 1,693 ✭✭✭✭

    @GreenSneakers said:
    Privacy > Cards

    No FB for me.

    This

  • NGS428NGS428 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @softparade said:

    @NGS428 said:
    @DBesse27 and @softparade what FB groups do you recommend for PSA cards from 1989-2010? I lurked in a few but never got too into it.

    Which ones are you in?

    Just the PSA Graded Card/ Memorabilia Collectors/trader Baseball-football-basketball.

    Nic

    Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF

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