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(For Me), It's Always Cool When You Can Track The History Behind A Card

JackWESQJackWESQ Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭
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I came across an auction for a 1956 Topps Willie Mays PSA 8 and thought the seller and card looked familiar. I checked my database and saw that seller paramagyc purchased it from here from waxpackcity for $574.99 back on December 31, 2008. And waxpackcity purchased it here from bbcexchange for $445.00 on December 14, 2008. Nothing earth shattering, but it's kinda cool when you can track the history of a card. If nothing else, I think it demonstrates that turning a profit by flipping cards is not as easy as it may seem.

/s/ JackWESQ
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  • DES1984DES1984 Posts: 404
    I think how he pictures the card is going to hurt the auction as well. Nice card either way.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,056 ✭✭
    Jack, I agree, Alot of times I ask sellers if they have any history behind the cards they are selling. For instance, I know that Jordan PSA 9 RC I have came from a pack that fellow board member LD Ferg opened up with his son. I like to knowing the history behind my cards!
  • JackWESQJackWESQ Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I know that Jordan PSA 9 RC I have came from a pack that fellow board member LD Ferg opened up with his son. >>

    As such, Fleer ==> LD Ferg ==> Matt.

    Dude, that awesome!

    /s/ JackWESQ
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  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Jack, I agree, Alot of times I ask sellers if they have any history behind the cards they are selling. For instance, I know that Jordan PSA 9 RC I have came from a pack that fellow board member LD Ferg opened up with his son. I like to knowing the history behind my cards! >>



    I sell very little on eBay, but when I have a unique memory of any individual card I sell, I almost always include its back story with my customary follow-up email (once the package is shown as delivered on DC) to ask if said card travelled well and to insure my buyer is pleased with the purchase. I've had an overwhelming positive response to that and, oftentimes, it leads to several emails back and forth with the buyer.

    edited to add:

    I've sold cards that I can remember trading for, including the exact card(s) I traded to acquire them...buyers love that stuff.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    If he bought it for $574.99 a week ago why does he have it a buy it now of $485? I am confused.
  • thehallmarkthehallmark Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭


    << <i>If he bought it for $574.99 a week ago why does he have it a buy it now of $485? I am confused. >>



    Very bad night at the tables?? image
  • Charlie9Charlie9 Posts: 529 ✭✭
    What about the ultimate "history of your card"? I do alot of group breaks so many of the higher end boxes are done on video to show on Youtube. I've often thought about when/if I will get motivated to sell some of the nicer cards I might not need, I could include a link to the video in the auction description. I think it'd be a neat little extra to be able to see the card that you are buying actually from it's "birth" as it's pulled from the pack. Plus it would be an easy way for exposure to our group breaks in hopes of attracting a few more participants. Any idea if this is against Ebay's rules?
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    f he bought it for $574.99 a week ago why does he have it a buy it now of $485? I am confused.


    I was thinking the same thing.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • KbKardsKbKards Posts: 1,782 ✭✭✭
    Maybe bought with 30% Microsoft discount, so about $400 paid and $485 now on the sale.
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