Calling The Bluff Of A Seller Attempting To Sell A Card A Second Time ...

JackWESQ

If, after reading my post, you believe me to have acted wrongly, that I was conniving, etc., I wouldn’t necessarily disagree with you. That said on July 20, 2008, I won an action for a 1986 Topps Joe Montana PSA 6 S/N 14934285 (“Montana”). Not a valuable card, but I like its appearance. I sent payment via Paypal on July 21, 2008. On July 25, 2008, while surfing ebay, I noticed that the Montana was up for auction again; exact same card pictured. As such, I emailed the seller asking him if he intended on sending the card that I previously won or if intended to sell the card a second time. The seller responded with “we have two of the same card.” I responded that while he might have two (2) 1986 Topps Joe Montana both graded PSA 6, they are not the “same card.” If nothing else, the PSA serial numbers would be different. I advised him that I trust he would be sending the card pictured, e.g., the card with the serial number 14934285. The seller did not respond.

I suspect the seller was not happy with the ending price (I was the only bidder) and decided to simply sell the card again. As such, I decided to “call his bluff” and try to win the second auction for the 1986 Topps Joe Montana PSA 6. Well, auction ended last night and I sent payment this morning via Paypal. After sending payment, I emailed the seller advising that payment has been made and requested that he ship the card to my confirmed Paypal address. Also, I advised that I previously won his first auction for the Montana and, as such, I trust that I would be receiving two (2) Montana in the mail. Honestly, I doubt I will receive any cards and I’ll be out $12.00 and I’ll just file an Item Not Received with ebay and, if need be, ding him with two (2) negatives.

/s/ JackWESQ

bigfische

for that little of money it may be worth it to maybe get him off ebay with a couple of negs. If he is legit, you can always sell the one you like less.

mosaic

Conniving? Heck no. Awesome is more like it.

In reality, all you did was bid and "buy" two cards. Nothin' wrong with that.

Maybe you've helped prevent another jackass from moving up to bigger and greater scams. If not, at the very least, you're scare him into realizing that buyers on eBay are smart enough to keep their eyes open.

Thanks for taking one for the team... too bad eBay is jam packed with sellers like that guy.

nam812

Third time's a charm.

BobaFett72

Nice sleuthing Sherlock, please keep us posted.

Sincerly,
Mr. Watson

JackWESQ

... will do. Oh yeah, here are the auctions links in case anyone is curious.

Auction No. 1 for 1986 Topps Joe Montana PSA 6

Auction No. 2 for 1986 Topps Joe Montana PSA 6

/s/ JackWESQ

GoDodgersFan

Great work here. In fact, we need more people like you.

This will deter sellers from engaging in unethical business practices.

storm888

Obviously, it is, based on the report, possible that the seller
has TWO cards. IF not, he should be dealt with harshly.

IF one of the cards gets "lost in the mail," it would be reasonable
to conclude that the seller is a dirtbag.

The seller uses lazy pictures. That is never a good sign.

dmatc

14934285 1986 TOPPS JOE MONTANA N/A 6
14934286 1986 TOPPS JOE MONTANA N/A 6

bdunndchi

I don't think it was conniving at all. You didn't do anything wrong. All you did was win 2 auctions. I hope it is legit and you get both cards.

WinPitcher

14934285 1986 TOPPS JOE MONTANA N/A 6
14934286 1986 TOPPS JOE MONTANA N/A 6


What are you trying to say?


Steve

perkdog

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14934286 1986 TOPPS JOE MONTANA N/A 6


What are you trying to say?


Steve >>



I think he meens they are actually 2 different cards not the same one as the OP thought.

storm888

"I think he meens they are actually 2 different cards not the same one as the OP thought."

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Same photo, same cert number.

The seller could have two cards and just be too lazy to change the photo. A bad practice.

Tvac897

Way to stand stron on this one