Babe Ruth signed ball, PSA -- input needed!

HuskerDude15

Just saw this ball on EBAY and had to put a small bid on it;

Anyone know the dealer? Any background or Babe Ruth insight would be helpful.

I was offered a "Second Chance" bid that I feel is a great deal if it's everything it looks like!

PLEASE HELP

RUTHball

pandrews

dont take the 2nd chance offer.. more than likely it's a scam and didnt even come from the original seller.. check the seller name, etc..

brianwintersfan

<< <i>I was offered a "Second Chance" bid that I feel is a great deal if it's everything it looks like! >>



How could this be?? He has a second Ruth ball for sale?? Or did the high bidder back out??
I'm no fan of Broadway Rick's so you can take that for whatever it's worth. I would stay away if I were you!

HuskerDude15

The high bidder was unable to complete the transaction.

I have been in touch with the seller since the auction closed. The listing shows all sides of the ball, a PSA letter of authenticity and the seller has 7000+ eBay w/ 99% feedback. All signs point to the transaction is legit.

Is there a mediation service that can be used for such high price item? I offered to pick it up in person-not a big deal to me.

I've bought some big ticket items, but usually at auction and/or in person.
What protections do I have?

THANKS for all the input, it all helps!

Stone193

I agree with Pandrews.

mike

bsfastball

As long as you can see the 2nd chance offer on your "my ebay" page, the offer is legit. If you think the ball is a buy at that price (and i would consider it a pretty good price), then I wouldnt see any problems with buying it. Seller looks legitimate enough.

Tabe

Any chance that there was some shilling involved in the original transaction, thus increasing the price of the 2nd chance offer?

Tabe

GoBravesGo

<< <i>Any chance that there was some shilling involved in the original transaction, thus increasing the price of the 2nd chance offer?

Tabe >>

that is what I was thinking. They shill it up to where they want it to be, and if no one out bids their shill, then they can settle for the second place bid if it is high enough. I would not touch it.

fsjeter

I'm not sure how got in touch with them (phone or email). He is a regular SCD advertiser and also runs auctions through his website. I'm sure if you called him he would have no problem giving you his return/refund policy or let you know for sure if the second chance offer is legit. Good Luck!

Scott

Edited to add: He just had a huge auction not too long ago.

WinPitcher

Can you say SHILL?

SD

sagard

Here is a little background on the seller.

You have to do what you think is right, but I'd contact the high bidder and figure out exactly what their reasons for not purchasing the item were.

schr1st

I wouldn't buy water from him if I were in the middle of the Sahara.

GoBravesGo

<< <i>Here is a little background on the seller.

You have to do what you think is right, but I'd contact the high bidder and figure out exactly what their reasons for not purchasing the item were. >>

GREAT LINK thanks for the link!

baseballfanatic

I think Broadway Rick and Ken Goldin are golfing buddies.............

brianwintersfan

<< <i>I think Broadway Rick and Ken Goldin are golfing buddies............. >>