Mastronet Hobby References

Sideplate · March 7, 2004 9:56AM

Is Mastronet really picky about the hobby references they ask for? I went to register with them and was caught off gaurd by the request. Will any of the major dealers do? Is there anyone I should NOT put down as a reference?

Ken

mikeschmidt · March 7, 2004 10:02AM

I think they're pretty liberal with the policy, as long as the references are recognizable, knowledgable dealers that actually know you.

qualitycards · March 7, 2004 11:12AM

They do check on the references, as I was contacted by Mastro on someone who put me down as a reference...jay

Virtualizard · March 7, 2004 11:37AM

<< They do check on the references, as I was contacted by Mastro on someone who put me down as a reference...jay >>

Don't use Jay as a reference. That automatically raises a red flag!

JEB.

qualitycards · March 7, 2004 11:41AM

JEB - And to think I was gonna christen your PSA-10 '67 Stargell by dipping it in a beer.

...jay

Virtualizard · March 7, 2004 11:44AM

<< JEB - And to think I was gonna christen your PSA-10 '67 Stargell by dipping it in a beer.

...jay >>

I'll bring some other PSA slabs that are in my "for testing purposes only" pile! You can do whatever you wish with them!

JEB.

qualitycards · March 7, 2004 11:59AM

<< You can do whatever you wish with them! >>

Cool! Bring some that have value, and they will go right into my pocket. As that is the best place for them

...jay

schr1st · March 22, 2004 1:42AM

Quick question for those who have registered with Mastronet; who qualifies as a "recognizable dealer"? I've been wanting to join up with them, but even though I am registered with MGA (1 auction win), Leelands (no wins), Superior (no wins), and perfect eBay feedback (about $1K a month), I'm worried that my potential references (MGA, Rotmans, Curtis Booster, maybe SCP) wouldn't be enough, and feel a bit awkward about asking them for the reference in the first place. Any suggestions for a Mastronet newbie?

packCollector · March 22, 2004 1:44AM

just any known dealer will do. I think I used the baseball card kid and bbcexchange when I signed up. good luck at the super retail mart

marz · March 22, 2004 2:02AM

<< Is Mastronet really picky about the hobby references they ask for? I went to register with them and was caught off gaurd by the request. Will any of the major dealers do? Is there anyone I should NOT put down as a reference?

Ken >>

just spend $50k in cards over the next month or so ( 15 cards or so ), and use the folks you buy them from as a refernece like we all did.

It is silly implying you must have purchased from auction houses before to be reputable.

1420sports · March 22, 2004 2:36AM

It is silly implying you must have purchased from auction houses before to be reputable

I disagree. Without providing references, this leaves auction lots more susceptible to bidders who have no intention of buying or have had a change of heart after the hammer comes down. Registering with references does not guarantee 100% success, but it helps a great deal.

Speaking of mastro, does anyone know when the catalog is coming?

marz · March 22, 2004 4:13AM

<< It is silly implying you must have purchased from auction houses before to be reputable

I disagree. Without providing references, this leaves auction lots more susceptible to bidders who have no intention of buying or have had a change of heart after the hammer comes down. Registering with references does not guarantee 100% success, but it helps a great deal.

then i guess cars dealers should do the same thing even if you have cash.

1420sports · March 22, 2004 5:26AM

then i guess cars dealers should do the same thing even if you have cash.

That is a different situation. How would Mastro know if you have cash? Or recognize you as a bidder with intent to pay. Mastro needs to verify this. I used Superior and another PSA dealer for my reference. I am sure that if I renegged on my bid, both references would hesitate to let me bid or purchase from again with them, as they may be contacted.

Credit is based on three fundamentals: Stability, ability and willingness to pay. Car dealerships will get this info from a credit report. Mastro cannot, as they do not have the functionality or right to see if you are a credit risk. They do not sell on credit. So why should anyone be allowed to bid just like anyone can buy a car?

If you buy a car and do not pay for it, your car would get repossessed. The credit score would be affected, thus making you a riskier loan.

Pinchdatail · March 22, 2004 12:06PM

I, too, need one more reference for Mastro. Rick at Mint State has been the only dealer to respond to my e-mail requests, despite 100% rating from eBay dealings and more than a few website transactions.

For those of you who know me and are willing to be a reference, please e-mail me at the link below. Many thanks!

Gary

Pinchdatail

Bearsnum34 · March 22, 2004 12:29PM

a reference to bid?

Pinchdatail · March 22, 2004 12:32PM

You need two references to bid. I have one.

Bearsnum34 · March 22, 2004 12:45PM

if i wire 100K to their (mastronet) bank account...does that count?

dude · March 23, 2004 1:22AM

As a matter of fact....I just got a call from Mastronet asking for a recommendation regarding a certain person who frequents this board. Since this person doesn't bid on the same stuff as I do, I said, "Yes, I do recommend him".

Good luck EP!

Pinchdatail · March 23, 2004 1:52AM

This is very disheartening. I know some of you have dealt with me in the past. I need one more reference. Give a guy a break.

koby · March 23, 2004 10:38AM

Does Mastro still charge $75 for catalogs?

Griffins · March 23, 2004 12:44PM

They charge 75. to sign up, that gets you the catalogs for a year. As long as you bid (whether you win or not) on a regular basis the catalogs will keep coming without charge. You could open a lot and be pretty assured you'd never win at that bid- most lots go for many times the opening bid. In my opinion it was the best 75. I've spent- the info in the catalogs alone is worth it.

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