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ZodiacMindwarpZodiacMindwarp Posts: 680 ✭✭
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Someone used the "Ask seller a question" function to ask me this:



<< <i>Hello, I have been searching for a dealer to sell my baseball cards to. Who would you recommend I try. I have two albums full of cards. Dating from 1980's to 1990's. I wish to reciece a good deal. If they are worth anything. I am 26 years old and have lost interest in my cards. Could you help me please? From one fellow ebayer to another. Do you know of anyone that would be interested? >>



Any advice on how I should respond to this?

Thanks,
Michael

Comments

  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    when u find the answer please pass it along to me too as i too have a ton of the very same cards.
    Good for you.
  • AknotAknot Posts: 1,196 ✭✭
    "Joe",

    I appreciate the trust you have placed in me for finding a seller for your cards. The sad news is the "80's and "90's" were a bad year for the card market when it came to investments. The market was flooded with cards because of over printing. While you may have a few "gems" in the rough it would most likely not be worth the time and effort to sell the cards either on your own or through a dealer. You would not get the money you invested into them back.

    My advice, "sock them away" (who knows what the future wil bring), pass them on to a younger family member, or donate them to a charitable organization.

    If you have any further questions or would like to check my advice feel free to join the boards at http://forums.collectors.com. There are other knowledgable people there and you may find a home for thise cards, anythings possible.

    Good Luck!
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  • AknotAknot Posts: 1,196 ✭✭
    Of course this depends on the cards. Hell he might have quite few "star" gradeable rookies. Who knows.
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  • EagleEyeKidEagleEyeKid Posts: 4,496 ✭✭
    Very nice response Aknot. Although before giving a response or something similar to it; maybe ask the guy for a list or at least a breakdown if he has the main rookies within that 10 year span before passing them off as commons or 3rd or 4th year stars. That is if he knows his stuff. We're talking possible Ripkens, Boggs, Gwynns, Mattingly, Clemens, Bonds, Griffeys, and Sosa rookies and how many of each if any.
  • ctsoxfanctsoxfan Posts: 6,246 ✭✭


    << <i>I have two albums full of cards. Dating from 1980's to 1990's. I wish to reciece a good deal. >>



    I like your response Aknot, that line above pretty much just begs for a smartass answer, which you did not give. Maybe the guy really doesn't know, and you'll be helping him out.
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  • MrRookieMrRookie Posts: 462

    You'll feel bad when you find out he had albums full of Frank Thomas NNOF, Griffey 89 UD, Ripken rooks, A-Rod 94 SP, etc. that he pratically gave away to the person you referred him to.
  • ZodiacMindwarpZodiacMindwarp Posts: 680 ✭✭
    Aknot,

    I think that I will cut and paste your response and send it to him. Thanks!
  • AknotAknot Posts: 1,196 ✭✭


    << <i>Aknot,

    I think that I will cut and paste your response and send it to him. Thanks! >>



    Copyright laws prohibit that unless you pay me 1 million dollars.
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  • ZodiacMindwarpZodiacMindwarp Posts: 680 ✭✭
    Aknot,

    Feel free to cut and paste:

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  • ScumbiScumbi Posts: 268 ✭
    Tell the guy to write to Mr. Mint. Have him say the cards are from the 1880's and 1890's. Mint will spend his own nickel to fly in. Wait until he sees those new cards. His head will spin around and pea soup will spurt from every orifice. The guy can tell Mr. Mint that he made a few typos upon further review. It's a win-win for everyone. Mr. Mint can add to his great finds and the guy can meet a true legend.

    S.
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