Some of my best EBAY wins have been auctions that I have lost

acowa

It's funny...but true. The second and third time a card comes around has been significantly cheaper. The guy losing to me on EBAY probably feels the same way about the 4th and 5th.


Regards,



Alan

Vargha

Except on those card which have low pops. or rarely come up for bid . . . those are the killers to lose. I will say this, in my early days on eBay, I didn't even know about graded cards. Then I found about about graded cards, finally settling on the virtues of PSA. When I started going after PSA cards, I was clueless about the Population Report's existence like many PSA collectors still are. It was this lack of knowledge that caused me to pay over $3,500 for a PSA 8 high number common this year that sold for $750 two years ago. It is those type of auction losses that I rue.

acowa

I was thinking in terms of my 1967 set when I posted. You are talking an entirely different ballgame with your 1951's. The pops on the 1967's have a ton of room for growth...I kind of doubt the same is true for your 1951 set.

On a lot of the cards in your set...one chance is all you get.


Regards,


Alan

Vargha

Point well taken. For the 70's set collectors it is even more true.

acowa

I wince when I see some of the money shelled out for the "low pop" 1970's material in PSA 8. I watched bidding wars on a few 1972's today nd was amazed at the results. I was wondering what those same cards would sell for in a "good economy".

Regards,


Alan

FB

Alan,

I don't think that it matters - good economy - bad economy. As long as you have two guys who make the wins and losses personally - you'll see some pretty ridiculous bidding. Right now - the 72 PSA 9 crowd has calmed down somewhat - there is no one out there trying to win everything-everytime anymore. The PSA 8's on the other hand are where that is still happening. Consequently, there are some PSA 8's that are going for more than a PSA 9 of the same card would go for.

ejguru

Alan: I am one of the regular snipees to you in the 1967's. I don't get too down about things because, as you accurately noted, the next time around the battle does not have to be fought. Also, every notch you get closer to the magic 100%, is another card that (usually) doesn't attract your attention.

I enjoy the battles (in a friendly way), admire the '67 sets at the top of the table, and go about building my set without forcing a second mortgage I'm looking ahead to meet some of the names at next years National (if it still is scheduled for AC) or in PA this fall/winter.

Sincerely,