Man, I'd like to just whomp people in the head that use reserves. It's an auction for crying out loud. Get some stones in your sack and run the b*tch!
...I need a little help over here. Let's seeeeeee....retract.......uh......er......ahhhhhh, here it is...
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Gee wiz, I love you guys! I think reserves are just great! They don't waste anyone's time. There not a panty-tease at all. No sir, some good folks utilize that savvy tool when testing the market on an item they have no intention of parting with. Yeah, good folks. Good folks.
No sir, some good folks utilize that savvy tool when testing the market on an item they have no intention of parting with.
On the contrary, I'd bet many items that fail to reach the reserve DO wind up being sold off ebay.
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Sellers who use reserves make me root for the guys who retract. Reserves just rub me the wrong way. You know how some things just annoy the heck out of you? Just the word "reserve" annoys me. List it and find a shill to snipe it if you have to, but don't make me chase it. Anyone know where I can find a shill sniper? Is there such a thing? Can we call it a reserve snipe? It would be less annoying. True, you would still be wasting your time, but you wouldn't KNOW you were wasting your time... Anybody got any medication???!?!
Good folks. Good folks.
I'm just having some fun here. I really don't care what people do to be honest. I prefer to bid on active items and tend to shy away from reserve auctions.
By the way, could that scan BE more doctored? The contrast is way up, the color is warmed about 20 degrees and it is heavily saturated. The centering is exemplary for the issue and with 84 donruss--that's the deal, but the real pretty part of that card from where I'm sitting is the rosey scan. The card itself is likely nice, but it won't look like THAT. The seller needs a beating! Let me at him! I'm ready to rip off his head and sh.....
Still waiting on those meds! Are there any counseling services strictly devoted to "eBay rage"? I'll bet that will be a lucrative field in years to come. My name is Phil and I'm an idiot. I've been an idiot since November of 2001. I will control my bidding patterns and mask my rage through bidder blocking and retractions. etc, etc.
By the way, could that scan BE more doctored? The contrast is way up, the color is warmed about 20 degrees and it is heavily saturated. The centering is exemplary for the issue and with 84 donruss--that's the deal, but the real pretty part of that card from where I'm sitting is the rosey scan. The card itself is likely nice, but it won't look like THAT. The seller needs a beating! Let me at him! I'm ready to rip off his head and sh.....
Wow, those are some pretty harsh accusations there!
And by the way, Old School, what's up with not accepting Paypal in your auctions? Didn't you read the thread where it was confirmed that not accepting Paypal is even more annoying than reserve auctions??
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Paypal is more annoying than anything I've ever done. That was THE most sloppy, disorganized, difficult experience of my computer life. I tried it once. Perhaps it was just bad luck. With the amount of goofs that use it, it was probably just bad luck on my part. It was awful, however. Easily the most difficult thing I've ever entered into. Confusing, no answers, frozen accounts, sending limits, mystery deposits, nobody to actually TALK to if you had a question...brutal! It was like; Drink this, now kneel, say the alphabet backwards, enter this secret code, jump down turn around pick-a-bail-o-cotton, how many fingers? Just ridiculous. BTW, if you need paypal to bid on a $10 photo...if you are THAT lazy or THAT broke, just don't bid. Guys that require paypal are the same guys that require the peanut butter & the jelly in the same jar. Have you seen this little gem? How lazy can you get to need peanut butter AND jelly in the same jar??? What's that like, "Oh man! I want a friggin' sandwhich but I ain't bustin' TWO jars! Let alone the KNIVES!!!". It's simple, really. If you want a photo of something you have never seen that you will never see anywhere else of a player or subject matter you enjoy, and can't pop $5 or $10 bucks and take the time to send a check, you are not "Old School" and you should shop elsewhere.
While I'm ranting, How 'bout the big Brett butler fan on the boards that actually types in Butler in his eBay search, finds THE BEST--bar none!...BEST image of Butler on earth, totally original from the Atlanta Braves official photographer (he states it was his finest image of Brett that he ever took, mind you), I pop $100 bucks for the original film. Restore the color and clean the thing to gem mint condition, offer it for under $10, the guy likes it enough to post it on the boards and doesn't bid. What, exactly, was he looking for when he typed in "Brett Butler" anyway? It's his world, he's entitled to do whatever he wants, but that's just goofy. How many cards does Brett have? None are difficult to obtain. Theres game used equipment, I guess. I mean how many unique Butler items are there??? I would venture that the image I posted last week that went bidless is the rarest Brett butler item listed on eBay in history...he doesn't pop for $10 bucks??? I suppose if I took paypal he would have bid? I'm thinking, no.
Grote, for the record, those are not "accusations". Accusations would be something in question, wouldn't it? It's so painfully obvious that the scan is ultra-doc'd the most novice HPImage-zoner, publisher, PS2, paitshop-pro, or whatever editing program you use kind of guy can see the work. Is that an actual ORANGE filter on that thing? I don't have any neon PSA holders. Do you? He could've at least wanded the image and enhanced that without jazzing up the holder, too. Weak.
<< <i>If you want a photo of something you have never seen that you will never see anywhere else of a player or subject matter you enjoy, and can't pop $5 or $10 bucks and take the time to send a check, you are not "Old School" and you should shop elsewhere.
While I'm ranting, How 'bout the big Brett butler fan on the boards that actually types in Butler in his eBay search, finds THE BEST--bar none!...BEST image of Butler on earth, totally original from the Atlanta Braves official photographer (he states it was his finest image of Brett that he ever took, mind you), I pop $100 bucks for the original film. Restore the color and clean the thing to gem mint condition, offer it for under $10, the guy likes it enough to post it on the boards and doesn't bid. What, exactly, was he looking for when he typed in "Brett Butler" anyway? It's his world, he's entitled to do whatever he wants, but that's just goofy. How many cards does Brett have? None are difficult to obtain. Theres game used equipment, I guess. I mean how many unique Butler items are there??? I would venture that the image I posted last week that went bidless is the rarest Brett butler item listed on eBay in history...he doesn't pop for $10 bucks??? I suppose if I took paypal he would have bid? I'm thinking, no. >>
dude im just gonna come right out and say it.. youre looney tunes crazy man.. what butler collector are you talking about? if its the post im thinking of, he just said he loved the photo, not that he would be bidding on it.. you should be thankful he even bothered to respond to your regularly scheduled spam/attention craving posts here on this board..
dude im just gonna come right out and say it.. youre looney tunes crazy man.. what butler collector are you talking about? if its the post im thinking of, he just said he loved the photo, not that he would be bidding on it.. you should be thankful he even bothered to respond to your regularly scheduled spam/attention craving posts here on this board..
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Paypal is more annoying than anything I've ever done. That was THE most sloppy, disorganized, difficult experience of my computer life. I tried it once. Perhaps it was just bad luck. With the amount of goofs that use it, it was probably just bad luck on my part. It was awful, however. Easily the most difficult thing I've ever entered into. Confusing, no answers, frozen accounts, sending limits, mystery deposits, nobody to actually TALK to if you had a question...brutal! It was like; Drink this, now kneel, say the alphabet backwards, enter this secret code, jump down turn around pick-a-bail-o-cotton, how many fingers? Just ridiculous. BTW, if you need paypal to bid on a $10 photo...if you are THAT lazy or THAT broke, just don't bid. Guys that require paypal are the same guys that require the peanut butter & the jelly in the same jar. Have you seen this little gem? How lazy can you get to need peanut butter AND jelly in the same jar??? What's that like, "Oh man! I want a friggin' sandwhich but I ain't bustin' TWO jars! Let alone the KNIVES!!!". It's simple, really. If you want a photo of something you have never seen that you will never see anywhere else of a player or subject matter you enjoy, and can't pop $5 or $10 bucks and take the time to send a check, you are not "Old School" and you should shop elsewhere.
Wow.
It was awful, however. Easily the most difficult thing I've ever entered into
You must be joking. Paypal is the easiest, most efficient way to complete auction transactions on ebay, especially for low dollar auctions like the ones you are currently running.
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thanks for the laughs phil. and bri too. maybe someday i'll learn how to doctor up the scans too but it takes so long just getting them on the computer, cropping, resizing, hosting and then copy/pasting.
Pandrews, I'm disappointed in you. I thought you were smarter than that. Perhaps, you didn't actually read the thread and only responded to one part out of context? If so, you are redeemed. If not, I sorely misjudged your intelligence and sense of humor.
rvc, I'm glad you get it. I figured someone would. Funny thing is, if we were sitting in a room and SAYING these things instead of typing them, they would all be having a great time and find it quite humerous, too. I'm not actually mad at anyone. I'm as calm as still water while I type this stuff. I was in a great mood last night and just having some fun. I thought everybody--except Grote--understood that. Grote, Are you an old fart? You have the written personality of a mushy grapefruit. Enzyte could well be your answer. I'm thinking of giving it a go myself.
Pan, Would you really prefer if I didn't "spam" the auctions here? I get so many positive comments--even some that state it's the highlight of the week for them on here. By the way NO ONE from this board has ever bid on an auction directly of mine, so I can't say that I'm spamming with any intent other than to share my excitement. Try to understand why the Butler search is a little nuts. What are you, exactly, looking for when you browse and collect Butler? If you can't pop a couple bucks for the best image of the guy (a one-of-a-kind, mind you) what are you looking for? It's Brett freaking Butler. He puts it on his WATCH list, goes through the trouble of cutting/pasting it, logs in, says "me like" and then say's, "nah. I'll get the next one." What's the mentality there? It's odd. Plain and simple. Odd. Take yourself to my side of the tracks and look at it objectively. It's just plain puzzling and odd.
Finally, I guess I won't post the pics here anymore. It will certainly save me some time. I'm sorry they annoy you so much. Perhaps another great, insightful read about another persons quick turnaround time and super grade-pop or "What do think this will bring?" post is more your dreadful speed. You are as exciting as the new Wendy's Vanilla Frosty. Very good, then. No more images posted here. I promise. I wasn't aware they would spark such an intense distaste. My bad.
Bri, I still have the 71 Munson you said you wanted and would be sending money for. It's been seven months, can I put it away now? You made me laugh out loud so I guess we can call it even. You have a good sense of humor it seems.
I think at the end of the day, the reason I will no longer bother with this stuff is that I am actually smarter and more personable than the rest of you with few exceptions. It's hard when you offer more true insight than others and people can't think outside the proverbial box and a chat board mob mentality ensues. My greatness aside, you guys should really make an effort to be more like me. Not just here, but in your daily lives. Perhaps a book outlining the crucial steps in becoming more like me would be the answer. Yes, my next project. Would it be okay if I spam it here?
Now, let's get back to some hard-hitting threads about the November specials and slipping grading standards that were already addressed ad nauseum last year. That'll be better for morale!
Nearly all of the Carters end up around $400....I don't remember one hitting $500, but maybe Bug does.
I don't like to bid more than $300 (although I might never get one at that bid) because I really don't feel that J.Carter is someone that I'd be willing to pay that much for. He was a very good player, but not HOF caliber and I hate shelling out that kind of cash for his rookie. I'd rather put another $100 and pick up a Mattingly (another 'very good' player, but with a huge following) that truly has a 'value' of $500-600 for the card. Heck, the Mattingly is one of those classic cards that takes you back to that time period and is the 'face' of a generation of collectors. That was "THE" card for the '80s for a lot of collectors.
All in all, this card was a beautifully centered Carter and I think that it was a good opportunity at that price, but alas we will have to wait until next time.
* '72 BASEBALL #15 100% * C. PASCUAL BASIC #3 * T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100% * L. TIANT BASIC #1 * DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100% * MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3 * PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1 * '65 DISNEYLAND #2 * '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6 * '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
I think at the end of the day, the reason I will no longer bother with this stuff is that I am actually smarter and more personable than the rest of you with few exceptions.
You forgot more modest, too!
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By the way, could that scan BE more doctored? The contrast is way up, the color is warmed about 20 degrees and it is heavily saturated. The centering is exemplary for the issue and with 84 donruss--that's the deal, but the real pretty part of that card from where I'm sitting is the rosey scan.
and how would you know...oh wait that is what you do!
<< <i>Pandrews, I'm disappointed in you. I thought you were smarter than that. Perhaps, you didn't actually read the thread and only responded to one part out of context? If so, you are redeemed. If not, I sorely misjudged your intelligence and sense of humor.
Pan, Would you really prefer if I didn't "spam" the auctions here? I get so many positive comments--even some that state it's the highlight of the week for them on here. By the way NO ONE from this board has ever bid on an auction directly of mine, so I can't say that I'm spamming with any intent other than to share my excitement. Try to understand why the Butler search is a little nuts. What are you, exactly, looking for when you browse and collect Butler? If you can't pop a couple bucks for the best image of the guy (a one-of-a-kind, mind you) what are you looking for? It's Brett freaking Butler. He puts it on his WATCH list, goes through the trouble of cutting/pasting it, logs in, says "me like" and then say's, "nah. I'll get the next one." What's the mentality there? It's odd. Plain and simple. Odd. Take yourself to my side of the tracks and look at it objectively. It's just plain puzzling and odd.
I think at the end of the day, the reason I will no longer bother with this stuff is that I am actually smarter and more personable than the rest of you with few exceptions. It's hard when you offer more true insight than others and people can't think outside the proverbial box and a chat board mob mentality ensues. My greatness aside, you guys should really make an effort to be more like me. Not just here, but in your daily lives. Perhaps a book outlining the crucial steps in becoming more like me would be the answer. Yes, my next project. Would it be okay if I spam it here?
dgf >>
ill say it again too.. you are as looney as the day is long.. i personally dont give a chit if you post your attention whoring/spam threads here or not, i like some of your photos.. they certainly dont annoy me.. im not one that usually says anything about spam here either.. ive never said anything to you about your threads until last night when you lost your marbles again and went off on a rant against the Brett Butler fan for not bidding on your photo.. maybe you intended it to be funny, but it just seemed like it was sour grapes because you are getting very limited interest in your ebay sales.. i dont know exactly which thread you are even taking about, did the Brett Butler fan tell you he would be bidding on your item? give us a link to the thread if you dont mind..
you really are on some kind of search for an ego boost over a message board.. search the forum for "dgf" in the title of posts, and the majority of them are from you.. is that some kind of Trump marketing technique? but i give you credit, youve lately stopped using the "dgf" brand in the title and are starting to try to brand your "old school images" name.. but its for sure spam.. i mean, what else is this thread? sure, you shared some photos, but the thread is clearly intended to promote your auctions.. another one, and another one, and many more.. once in a while you'll create a thread without a link to your ebay auctions, but usually you make sure to mention it..
I am one of the old goats on this board that is basically only into Post WW2 stuff through 1961 plus a couple sets from the 70s and in my Opinion the 84 Donruss set is by far once of the nicest looking cards ever made.In saying this I just purchased 2 nice factory sealed boxes of 84 dons and plan on building the set and eventuallly submitting the best ones possible 9 or 10s for grading.After spending big bucks on my 59 psa set this will be much easier on the old wallet.
Yes I believe if the Joe Carter is that hard to find in a 10 and being from a short printed set I would say go for it if thats what you want.
Great to see that we have another guy on board with the '84 Donruss, fiveniner!
Here's the link to the "official" thread for the '84 Donruss collectors....1984 Donruss Thread ....on the boards.
Also, if you need 9s in bulk, let me know and I can get a nice lot of 20 to 30 cards in 9 for you at a decent deal. Drop me a PM or send me an e-mail at SCMAuctions@aol.com
* '72 BASEBALL #15 100% * C. PASCUAL BASIC #3 * T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100% * L. TIANT BASIC #1 * DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100% * MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3 * PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1 * '65 DISNEYLAND #2 * '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6 * '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
I am one of the old goats on this board that is basically only into Post WW2 stuff through 1961 plus a couple sets from the 70s and in my Opinion the 84 Donruss set is by far once of the nicest looking cards ever made.In saying this I just purchased 2 nice factory sealed boxes of 84 dons and plan on building the set and eventuallly submitting the best ones possible 9 or 10s for grading.After spending big bucks on my 59 psa set this will be much easier on the old wallet.
Yes I believe if the Joe Carter is that hard to find in a 10 and being from a short printed set I would say go for it if thats what you want.
I agree.
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carter = 41 psa 10's out of 1076 graded matttingly = 38 psa 10's out of 3000 graded
The Mattingly PSA 10 is a sweet card, too. Donnie Baseball also has a very loyal following (the reason why his cards are submitted in greater numbers) and he is a classic Yankee legend to boot! The last PSA 10 Mattingly sold for $600 on ebay.
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Pretty sure the mattingly was being used to show how rare the Carter is.
Ya think so? Wow, you're real observant for a hypocrite.
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And you're an antagonistic SOB that needs to get laid.
Simply trying to help out, goatboy. I should have known better than to try to help you.
And once again, Axhole the Troll shows why he is perceived as the clown that he is.
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What would it be about hypcrites that would make them, by definition, unobservant?
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool.
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<< What would it be about hypcrites that would make them, by definition, unobservant?
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool. >>
Why would being real cool run contrary to being unobservant?
Thought you'd get it. Apparently not.
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<< << What would it be about hypcrites that would make them, by definition, unobservant?
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool. >>
Why would being real cool run contrary to being unobservant?
Thought you'd get it. Apparently not. >>
What aren't I getting?
Hypcrite=real cool person....aw, forget it.
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Back in the day, a bunch of 1984 Donruss fans were discussing how expensive and rare a Joe Carter Rookie in PSA 10 would be. Numbers above $300 were being flung around like it was pocket change for a card like that.
It did not hold its value at all. There are still more on ebay that could not sell for $150.
"So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve
<< <i>The thing the scares me about paying a price like this is watching how much many other 80's issues have devalued substantially in the last 2 years. I remember when I could sell 81 Donruss Raines PSA 10's for $100 a pop no problem. Now they are $50... and one sold recently for $25. That's just an example and I realize 81 Donruss and 84 Donruss have nothing in common except the name Donruss. However, my point is the overproduction did still exist in '84 (nothing like '81 of course) and I worry about how many unopened boxes are still out there!? What's the long term value of a very good, but NOT hof, player like Joe Carter? I personally would not buy it for that price. Rather, I would sit back and wait a couple years and buy it for $150. Just my thoughts and they are a very uneducated thought so take for what they cost. >>
That was John (larryallen73) on October 31, 2006 hitting the nail right on the head. Nice job John.
I started reading the thread and couldn't believe Carter rookies were going for $400, then I read the date on the post. Makes sense now, although I had no idea prices have fallen so much.
I gotta say i long for the days that baseball cards looked like this. No foil, no numbered rookies, no only 1 out of 250. Just a simple banner "rated rookie" that would come out of a 50 cent pack. All well back to reality
Why do superheros only hang out in New York or L.A.? Why not Bangor??
larryallen73 was right all along, yet the major voices stated that it was going to maintain its value.
With more and more getting graded coupled with the recession, and the fact that Joe Carter has done nothing noteworthy in the last 5 years, all contributed to the card value "settling" down.
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...I need a little help over here. Let's seeeeeee....retract.......uh......er......ahhhhhh, here it is...
Edited post:
Gee wiz, I love you guys! I think reserves are just great! They don't waste anyone's time. There not a panty-tease at all. No sir, some good folks utilize that savvy tool when testing the market on an item they have no intention of parting with. Yeah, good folks. Good folks.
<< <i>I offered to buy the Carter after the auction for my 355 high bid and he declined it. I would've paypaled him instantly. >>
If you want a 10 carter the magic number is gonna be right around $400.
On the contrary, I'd bet many items that fail to reach the reserve DO wind up being sold off ebay.
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Anybody got any medication???!?!
Good folks. Good folks.
I'm just having some fun here. I really don't care what people do to be honest. I prefer to bid on active items and tend to shy away from reserve auctions.
Still waiting on those meds! Are there any counseling services strictly devoted to "eBay rage"? I'll bet that will be a lucrative field in years to come.
My name is Phil and I'm an idiot. I've been an idiot since November of 2001. I will control my bidding patterns and mask my rage through bidder blocking and retractions. etc, etc.
Wow, those are some pretty harsh accusations there!
And by the way, Old School, what's up with not accepting Paypal in your auctions? Didn't you read the thread where it was confirmed that not accepting Paypal is even more annoying than reserve auctions??
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BTW, if you need paypal to bid on a $10 photo...if you are THAT lazy or THAT broke, just don't bid. Guys that require paypal are the same guys that require the peanut butter & the jelly in the same jar. Have you seen this little gem? How lazy can you get to need peanut butter AND jelly in the same jar??? What's that like, "Oh man! I want a friggin' sandwhich but I ain't bustin' TWO jars! Let alone the KNIVES!!!". It's simple, really. If you want a photo of something you have never seen that you will never see anywhere else of a player or subject matter you enjoy, and can't pop $5 or $10 bucks and take the time to send a check, you are not "Old School" and you should shop elsewhere.
While I'm ranting, How 'bout the big Brett butler fan on the boards that actually types in Butler in his eBay search, finds THE BEST--bar none!...BEST image of Butler on earth, totally original from the Atlanta Braves official photographer (he states it was his finest image of Brett that he ever took, mind you), I pop $100 bucks for the original film. Restore the color and clean the thing to gem mint condition, offer it for under $10, the guy likes it enough to post it on the boards and doesn't bid. What, exactly, was he looking for when he typed in "Brett Butler" anyway? It's his world, he's entitled to do whatever he wants, but that's just goofy. How many cards does Brett have? None are difficult to obtain. Theres game used equipment, I guess. I mean how many unique Butler items are there??? I would venture that the image I posted last week that went bidless is the rarest Brett butler item listed on eBay in history...he doesn't pop for $10 bucks???
I suppose if I took paypal he would have bid? I'm thinking, no.
dgf
dgf
for the record, those are not "accusations". Accusations would be something in question, wouldn't it? It's so painfully obvious that the scan is ultra-doc'd the most novice HPImage-zoner, publisher, PS2, paitshop-pro, or whatever editing program you use kind of guy can see the work. Is that an actual ORANGE filter on that thing? I don't have any neon PSA holders. Do you? He could've at least wanded the image and enhanced that without jazzing up the holder, too.
Weak.
dgf
<< <i>If you want a photo of something you have never seen that you will never see anywhere else of a player or subject matter you enjoy, and can't pop $5 or $10 bucks and take the time to send a check, you are not "Old School" and you should shop elsewhere.
While I'm ranting, How 'bout the big Brett butler fan on the boards that actually types in Butler in his eBay search, finds THE BEST--bar none!...BEST image of Butler on earth, totally original from the Atlanta Braves official photographer (he states it was his finest image of Brett that he ever took, mind you), I pop $100 bucks for the original film. Restore the color and clean the thing to gem mint condition, offer it for under $10, the guy likes it enough to post it on the boards and doesn't bid. What, exactly, was he looking for when he typed in "Brett Butler" anyway? It's his world, he's entitled to do whatever he wants, but that's just goofy. How many cards does Brett have? None are difficult to obtain. Theres game used equipment, I guess. I mean how many unique Butler items are there??? I would venture that the image I posted last week that went bidless is the rarest Brett butler item listed on eBay in history...he doesn't pop for $10 bucks???
I suppose if I took paypal he would have bid? I'm thinking, no.
>>
dude im just gonna come right out and say it.. youre looney tunes crazy man.. what butler collector are you talking about? if its the post im thinking of, he just said he loved the photo, not that he would be bidding on it.. you should be thankful he even bothered to respond to your regularly scheduled spam/attention craving posts here on this board..
I have some good meds for you, but doubt you would be interested since I only accept paypal.
-- Yogi Berra
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BTW, if you need paypal to bid on a $10 photo...if you are THAT lazy or THAT broke, just don't bid. Guys that require paypal are the same guys that require the peanut butter & the jelly in the same jar. Have you seen this little gem? How lazy can you get to need peanut butter AND jelly in the same jar??? What's that like, "Oh man! I want a friggin' sandwhich but I ain't bustin' TWO jars! Let alone the KNIVES!!!". It's simple, really. If you want a photo of something you have never seen that you will never see anywhere else of a player or subject matter you enjoy, and can't pop $5 or $10 bucks and take the time to send a check, you are not "Old School" and you should shop elsewhere.
Wow.
It was awful, however. Easily the most difficult thing I've ever entered into
You must be joking. Paypal is the easiest, most efficient way to complete auction transactions on ebay, especially for low dollar auctions like the ones you are currently running.
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maybe someday i'll learn how to doctor up the scans too but it takes so long just getting them on the computer, cropping, resizing, hosting and then copy/pasting.
I'm disappointed in you. I thought you were smarter than that. Perhaps, you didn't actually read the thread and only responded to one part out of context? If so, you are redeemed. If not, I sorely misjudged your intelligence and sense of humor.
rvc,
I'm glad you get it. I figured someone would. Funny thing is, if we were sitting in a room and SAYING these things instead of typing them, they would all be having a great time and find it quite humerous, too. I'm not actually mad at anyone. I'm as calm as still water while I type this stuff. I was in a great mood last night and just having some fun. I thought everybody--except Grote--understood that.
Grote,
Are you an old fart? You have the written personality of a mushy grapefruit. Enzyte could well be your answer. I'm thinking of giving it a go myself.
Pan, Would you really prefer if I didn't "spam" the auctions here? I get so many positive comments--even some that state it's the highlight of the week for them on here. By the way NO ONE from this board has ever bid on an auction directly of mine, so I can't say that I'm spamming with any intent other than to share my excitement.
Try to understand why the Butler search is a little nuts. What are you, exactly, looking for when you browse and collect Butler? If you can't pop a couple bucks for the best image of the guy (a one-of-a-kind, mind you) what are you looking for? It's Brett freaking Butler. He puts it on his WATCH list, goes through the trouble of cutting/pasting it, logs in, says "me like" and then say's, "nah. I'll get the next one." What's the mentality there? It's odd. Plain and simple. Odd. Take yourself to my side of the tracks and look at it objectively. It's just plain puzzling and odd.
Finally, I guess I won't post the pics here anymore. It will certainly save me some time. I'm sorry they annoy you so much. Perhaps another great, insightful read about another persons quick turnaround time and super grade-pop or "What do think this will bring?" post is more your dreadful speed. You are as exciting as the new Wendy's Vanilla Frosty.
Very good, then. No more images posted here. I promise. I wasn't aware they would spark such an intense distaste. My bad.
Bri, I still have the 71 Munson you said you wanted and would be sending money for. It's been seven months, can I put it away now?
You made me laugh out loud so I guess we can call it even. You have a good sense of humor it seems.
I think at the end of the day, the reason I will no longer bother with this stuff is that I am actually smarter and more personable than the rest of you with few exceptions. It's hard when you offer more true insight than others and people can't think outside the proverbial box and a chat board mob mentality ensues. My greatness aside, you guys should really make an effort to be more like me. Not just here, but in your daily lives.
Perhaps a book outlining the crucial steps in becoming more like me would be the answer. Yes, my next project. Would it be okay if I spam it here?
Now, let's get back to some hard-hitting threads about the November specials and slipping grading standards that were already addressed ad nauseum last year. That'll be better for morale!
dgf
1977 Topps Star Wars - "Space Swashbucklers"
I don't like to bid more than $300 (although I might never get one at that bid) because I really don't feel that J.Carter is someone that I'd be willing to pay that much for. He was a very good player, but not HOF caliber and I hate shelling out that kind of cash for his rookie. I'd rather put another $100 and pick up a Mattingly (another 'very good' player, but with a huge following) that truly has a 'value' of $500-600 for the card. Heck, the Mattingly is one of those classic cards that takes you back to that time period and is the 'face' of a generation of collectors. That was "THE" card for the '80s for a lot of collectors.
All in all, this card was a beautifully centered Carter and I think that it was a good opportunity at that price, but alas we will have to wait until next time.
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* L. TIANT BASIC #1
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* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
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You forgot more modest, too!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
and how would you know...oh wait that is what you do!
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were you kidding this sounds great!!!
<< <i>Pandrews,
I'm disappointed in you. I thought you were smarter than that. Perhaps, you didn't actually read the thread and only responded to one part out of context? If so, you are redeemed. If not, I sorely misjudged your intelligence and sense of humor.
Pan, Would you really prefer if I didn't "spam" the auctions here? I get so many positive comments--even some that state it's the highlight of the week for them on here. By the way NO ONE from this board has ever bid on an auction directly of mine, so I can't say that I'm spamming with any intent other than to share my excitement.
Try to understand why the Butler search is a little nuts. What are you, exactly, looking for when you browse and collect Butler? If you can't pop a couple bucks for the best image of the guy (a one-of-a-kind, mind you) what are you looking for? It's Brett freaking Butler. He puts it on his WATCH list, goes through the trouble of cutting/pasting it, logs in, says "me like" and then say's, "nah. I'll get the next one." What's the mentality there? It's odd. Plain and simple. Odd. Take yourself to my side of the tracks and look at it objectively. It's just plain puzzling and odd.
I think at the end of the day, the reason I will no longer bother with this stuff is that I am actually smarter and more personable than the rest of you with few exceptions. It's hard when you offer more true insight than others and people can't think outside the proverbial box and a chat board mob mentality ensues. My greatness aside, you guys should really make an effort to be more like me. Not just here, but in your daily lives.
Perhaps a book outlining the crucial steps in becoming more like me would be the answer. Yes, my next project. Would it be okay if I spam it here?
dgf >>
ill say it again too.. you are as looney as the day is long.. i personally dont give a chit if you post your attention whoring/spam threads here or not, i like some of your photos.. they certainly dont annoy me.. im not one that usually says anything about spam here either.. ive never said anything to you about your threads until last night when you lost your marbles again and went off on a rant against the Brett Butler fan for not bidding on your photo.. maybe you intended it to be funny, but it just seemed like it was sour grapes because you are getting very limited interest in your ebay sales.. i dont know exactly which thread you are even taking about, did the Brett Butler fan tell you he would be bidding on your item? give us a link to the thread if you dont mind..
you really are on some kind of search for an ego boost over a message board.. search the forum for "dgf" in the title of posts, and the majority of them are from you.. is that some kind of Trump marketing technique? but i give you credit, youve lately stopped using the "dgf" brand in the title and are starting to try to brand your "old school images" name.. but its for sure spam.. i mean, what else is this thread? sure, you shared some photos, but the thread is clearly intended to promote your auctions.. another one, and another one, and many more.. once in a while you'll create a thread without a link to your ebay auctions, but usually you make sure to mention it..
<< <i>calmer than you are , dude >>
Favorite movie. Hands down. You seem to get me.
Grote,
You missed it...again.
dgf
Yes I believe if the Joe Carter is that hard to find in a 10 and being from a short printed set I would say go for it if thats what you want.
Here's the link to the "official" thread for the '84 Donruss collectors....1984 Donruss Thread ....on the boards.
Also, if you need 9s in bulk, let me know and I can get a nice lot of 20 to 30 cards in 9 for you at a decent deal. Drop me a PM or send me an e-mail at SCMAuctions@aol.com
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* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
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Yes I believe if the Joe Carter is that hard to find in a 10 and being from a short printed set I would say go for it if thats what you want.
I agree.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
matttingly = 38 psa 10's out of 3000 graded
matttingly = 38 psa 10's out of 3000 graded
The Mattingly PSA 10 is a sweet card, too. Donnie Baseball also has a very loyal following (the reason why his cards are submitted in greater numbers) and he is a classic Yankee legend to boot! The last PSA 10 Mattingly sold for $600 on ebay.
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Ya think so? Wow, you're real observant for a hypocrite.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i> Pretty sure the mattingly was being used to show how rare the Carter is.
Ya think so? Wow, you're real observant for a hypocrite. >>
And you're an antagonistic SOB that needs to get laid.
Simply trying to help out, goatboy. I should have known better than to try to help you.
Simply trying to help out, goatboy. I should have known better than to try to help you.
And once again, Axhole the Troll shows why he is perceived as the clown that he is.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>Pretty sure the mattingly was being used to show how rare the Carter is. >>
By showing that it's 3 times easier to get a 10 on than the Mattingly?
<< <i> Pretty sure the mattingly was being used to show how rare the Carter is.
Ya think so? Wow, you're real observant for a hypocrite. >>
What would it be about hypcrites that would make them, by definition, unobservant?
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>What would it be about hypcrites that would make them, by definition, unobservant?
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool. >>
Why would being real cool run contrary to being unobservant?
<< <i>Pretty sure the mattingly was being used to show how rare the Carter is. >>
carter = 41 psa 10's out of 1076 graded
matttingly = 38 psa 10's out of 3000 graded
Looks like the carter isn't rare at all
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool. >>
Why would being real cool run contrary to being unobservant?
Thought you'd get it. Apparently not.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i><< What would it be about hypcrites that would make them, by definition, unobservant?
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool. >>
Why would being real cool run contrary to being unobservant?
Thought you'd get it. Apparently not. >>
What aren't I getting?
On the contrary, hypcrites are probably real cool. >>
Why would being real cool run contrary to being unobservant?
Thought you'd get it. Apparently not. >>
What aren't I getting?
Hypcrite=real cool person....aw, forget it.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Here is what they go for now. 1984 Donruss Joe Carter PSA 10
It did not hold its value at all. There are still more on ebay that could not sell for $150.
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<< <i>The thing the scares me about paying a price like this is watching how much many other 80's issues have devalued substantially in the last 2 years. I remember when I could sell 81 Donruss Raines PSA 10's for $100 a pop no problem. Now they are $50... and one sold recently for $25. That's just an example and I realize 81 Donruss and 84 Donruss have nothing in common except the name Donruss. However, my point is the overproduction did still exist in '84 (nothing like '81 of course) and I worry about how many unopened boxes are still out there!? What's the long term value of a very good, but NOT hof, player like Joe Carter? I personally would not buy it for that price. Rather, I would sit back and wait a couple years and buy it for $150. Just my thoughts and they are a very uneducated thought so take for what they cost. >>
That was John (larryallen73) on October 31, 2006 hitting the nail right on the head. Nice job John.
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With more and more getting graded coupled with the recession, and the fact that Joe Carter has done nothing noteworthy in the last 5 years, all contributed to the card value "settling" down.
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<< <i>And since 1984 Donruss was probably the shortest print run ever >>
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