What do you guys think I should offer for this card?

lawnmowerman · February 23, 2007 8:31AM

I would like to get this one. It books for $250.00 ungraded (I believe). I have been in contact with the seller just asking about the overall condition of the card. He seems anxious to move it. Of course, I will be cracking it if I get it.

So what do guys think I should offer? I dont want to go too low and him block me because he felt insulted

And, I dont want to go too high for obvious reasons

Thanks

Distelrath · February 23, 2007 8:37AM

I do not know but it sure is a beat!

Distelrath · February 23, 2007 8:37AM

excuse me, I meant to say beaut! Not beat! lol

lawnmowerman · February 23, 2007 8:42AM

<< excuse me, I meant to say beaut! Not beat! lol >>

I was gonna ask you what did you see that I didnt

goose3 · February 23, 2007 8:45AM

Tell him that you'll mail him a bank check or money order for 250.00 which will cover the card/shipping/insurance.

he pays no fees on feebay or paypal and you get it for your price.

storm888 · February 23, 2007 8:50AM

His listing says:

"we would appreciate only serious offers thankyou."

That means he will likely block folks whose offers he
does not like.

He has sold $2002.17 in the last 30-days. He might
like to make a sale.

Or, he might have plenty of cash and not give a carp
if he sells anything or not, unless it is at his price.

Anything under $200 would prolly earn a place on his BBL.

15% to 20% off list might be OK, but it is not possible
to say for certain.

envoy98 · February 23, 2007 8:58AM

I would figure it probably sells for 60-75% of book raw. Modern in SGC holders is not all that desirable though the grading is reputable. Normally I figure about a 10-25% "BV" increase on a card in a 9 holder vs a raw one. (Modern only here folks). So that being said, my math works out to about $205. Maybe offer $200, let him counter at $250, meet at $220-230 and call it a day. Personally, I think $220 would be overpaying by a bit but those were tough cards, they don't pop very often and they are gorgeous in person. Plus you're a big Emmitt fan, so that's worth a little extra in and of itself.

Just my .02 of course.

-Josh

tennesseebanker · February 23, 2007 9:02AM

<< I would figure it probably sells for 60-75% of book raw. Modern in SGC holders is not all that desirable though the grading is reputable. Normally I figure about a 10-25% "BV" increase on a card in a 9 holder vs a raw one. (Modern only here folks). So that being said, my math works out to about $205. Maybe offer $200, let him counter at $250, meet at $220-230 and call it a day. Personally, I think $220 would be overpaying by a bit but those were tough cards, they don't pop very often and they are gorgeous in person. Plus you're a big Emmitt fan, so that's worth a little extra in and of itself.

Just my .02 of course.

-Josh >>

calaban7 · February 23, 2007 9:07AM

Matt, Two points here. (1) How much is the card worth to you ? There are cards out there that I am hunting for like a mad man. I have my fiscal limits as well as my mental limits. I would pay dearly to own them. I used to buy coffee at starbucks ( $4.00)twice a day. On the surface I was out of my mind. But i really enjoyed the coffee there and and thought it was better than the crap at 7-11 or dunkin donuts. To me it was worth it. If you think that that card in that holder is worth $250-$275 and you can still live under your roof with a happy wife , go for it.

(2) If you offer a price that the seller rejects , you can couter bid 2 more times. If you run out of bids and want to go higher , I'll ante up for you.

eyebone · February 23, 2007 9:09AM

I think ENVOY put things quite well too.

If I was selling a card in similar manner I would probably be willing to sell for about 20% less than my asking price....hopefully you can snag if for around $225. Good luck...it is a nice card.

Eyebone

cohocorp · February 23, 2007 9:12AM

neat card. i have no clue as to the value though. why not ask him his bottom line. cant hurt.

Gonblott · February 23, 2007 9:14AM

Pardon me but was Emmitt that great? I really don't know him that well, my main sport is baseball and football I watch when baseball season is over. LOL

I would say offer him $325.00, see what you get.

lawnmowerman · February 23, 2007 9:17AM

<< Pardon me but was Emmitt that great? I really don't know him that well, my main sport is baseball and football I watch when baseball season is over. LOL

I would say offer him $325.00, see what you get. >>

Lemme edumacate u

link

Gonblott · February 23, 2007 9:22AM

.........I GOTTA BUY A EMMITT SMITH CARD!

lawnmowerman · February 23, 2007 9:28AM

<< .........I GOTTA BUY A EMMITT SMITH CARD! >>

Okay just dont try to get this one.

Gonblott · February 23, 2007 9:38AM

Don't worry. =P

lawnmowerman · February 23, 2007 9:41AM

<< Don't worry. =P >>

Trust me, Im not

LWMM · February 23, 2007 9:49AM

Is that a nick in the card (above the cert. auto stamp), or am I just seeing things?

lawnmowerman · February 23, 2007 9:52AM

<< Is that a nick in the card (above the cert. auto stamp), or am I just seeing things? >>

I saw that too and asked him about it . He said it was just a "glare" or something in the pic

lawnmowerman · February 23, 2007 10:01AM

Thanks all for the input!

Bombs away!

I'll let you know how it goes

jmbkb4 · February 23, 2007 10:40AM

$225 should be a no-brainer for the seller.

Overrated · February 24, 2007 3:13AM

Corners look ruff, not a modern guy try to get it cheap not much room to grow in value.

Allen · February 24, 2007 5:15AM

I have never seen that card before. Nice card, start low and have room to go up.

WinPitcher · February 24, 2007 5:21AM

This thread confused me as i was reading it the past day or so. Some here were saying to offer more then the 'best offer' that the seller had listed. Also the seller had a BIN and a 'best offer' at 50.00 difference. How much lower could he have gone? 199.99?

Did ya get the Card matt? Someone did for 215?

Steve

lawnmowerman · February 24, 2007 5:25AM

<< I have never seen that card before. Nice card, start low and have room to go up. >>

I never saw it before either. The card is already listed on the E SMith composite. So all I have to do is crack and submit.

We agreed on a price, $215.00. Thats about $60.00 off of what he was asking.

lawnmowerman · February 24, 2007 5:27AM

<< This thread confused me as i was reading it the past day or so. Some here were saying to offer more then the 'best offer' that the seller had listed. Also the seller had a BIN and a 'best offer' at 50.00 difference. How much lower could he have gone? 199.99?

Did ya get the Card matt? Someone did for 215?

Steve >>

Yeah that confused me too. Someone said offer him $325.00?

Anyway, yes I got it

Stone193 · February 24, 2007 6:17AM

Nice card Matt

I was gonna say offer him 210$ - you were in the 75% range - I think that was fair.

That auto collection is growing and growing.

Do you talk to Tonya before buying the card?

I always ask for permission after the card's in my hands.

Congratulations. Did you take off the link?
mike

lawnmowerman · February 24, 2007 6:26AM

<< Nice card Matt

I was gonna say offer him 210$ - you were in the 75% range - I think that was fair.

That auto collection is growing and growing.

Do you talk to Tonya before buying the card?

I always ask for permission after the card's in my hands.

Congratulations. Did you take off the link?
mike >>

Thanks Mike.

Im selling a bunch of cards ending tomorrow and I will be using the funds from those transactions to buy this card. Kinda like "free play" money.

Yes, I removed the link

What do you guys think I should offer for this card?

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