Larry Fritsch Cards

JMDVM

Has anyone purchased from them recently? Just received a catalog. Their ordering system is archaic! If you order by phone there's a 5% convenience fee. You have to make a written request for the cards you want, no more than 20 in an order. Plus you have to include an $8 deposit (and a SASE) which comes off your total if they have your cards. If you don't take the cards, they hit you with a restocking fee that comes off the $8 deposit. How accurate is their grading? Would appreciate any one's input,thanks.

grote15

I've bought graded packs from their site with no problems. Fast shipping and friendly responses.

jmmiller777

I have never ordered from them either. Dean's cards have been my biggest sorce when I don't feel like using the bay. Their order system is great. Also, whatever happened to Henderson's Cards, King of Commons? Kit Young just changed their format for the better 3-4 weeks ago. It used to be that you would have to search cards by a range of dates (ex: 1965-1968 pages 49-64). He has them grouped by year finally, much like Dean's. I can vouch for Dean's and Kit's cards, quality stuff at somewhat reasonable prices. I picked up some amazing 75 minis in true mint condition from Kit. Both will grade a card within a grade, so you can spend $40, $42, or $45 for the same excellent card (based on centering, etc). If I had to pick one it would be Dean's, due to the large orders of purchases I have bought in the past. These have been consistiently graded every time. I think both have ebay stores.

Dboneesq

I remember buying from Bill Henderson back in the 80's to complete my '67 set. I don't think he has a "store" to purchase from anymore, but he is on eBay.

bking

<< <i>Has anyone purchased from them recently? Just received a catalog. Their ordering system is archaic! If you order by phone there's a 5% convenience fee. You have to make a written request for the cards you want, no more than 20 in an order. Plus you have to include an $8 deposit (and a SASE) which comes off your total if they have your cards. If you don't take the cards, they hit you with a restocking fee that comes off the $8 deposit. How accurate is their grading? Would appreciate any one's input,thanks. >>



Bought unopened from them before and been happy, but you're right - the raw card buying system is insane.

Justus

<< <i>Has anyone purchased from them recently? Just received a catalog. Their ordering system is archaic! If you order by phone there's a 5% convenience fee. You have to make a written request for the cards you want, no more than 20 in an order. Plus you have to include an $8 deposit (and a SASE) which comes off your total if they have your cards. If you don't take the cards, they hit you with a restocking fee that comes off the $8 deposit. How accurate is their grading? Would appreciate any one's input,thanks. >>



Last year I found some raw cards I wanted from them but when I saw their order system...I just closed the website and went elsewhere. What century are they in??

TheCARDKid

Has anyone bought his old vending boxes....like early 70's basketball? I think he has 71 topps baseball vending for $6 or $10 k!

I bought his 59 topps football 2nd series lot a few years ago, maybe 2003. It was $99 then, now I think its $159. I got some pretty good grades, 7's and 8's and one 9.

fiveniner

<< <i>I remember buying from Bill Henderson back in the 80's to complete my '67 set. I don't think he has a "store" to purchase from anymore, but he is on eBay. >>



Since back in the day I have patronized Bill Henderson many times at shows,over the phone and Ebay.I got to know him pretty well and helped me a few times over the years with certain cards however in the last few years I have sent him inquires on certain cards and he has never responded to me.
Therefore I no longer do buisness with him after giving him many great feedbacks and refferals.

As far as Larry Fritsch I have purchased from him on occasion begining in 1981 buying a 81 traded set from him.I have never had any problems with him .You might pay a little more however the service and product is great.

Estil

I have noticed that although Larry Fritsch is the "granddaddy of all card dealers" (he founded the first full-time card dealership in 1970) but his prices are outrageous. I don't understand how he stayed in business.

JMDVM

I appreciate everyone's input. I'm concerned with their grading on individual cards---don't want to pay NM prices to find the stuff won't do better than 6 at PSA then get stuck with it. Its been at least a decade since I bought something from them that was an individual card. Last purchase I made several tears ago were Requena postcards.

PowderedH2O

Three times sent Larry Fritsch money. Three times never got the cards. Three times they said that they didn't have the cards I requested (although in each case they later had those same cards, at higher prices of course). Three times had to complain to get a refund. That was over 20 years ago when you had to buy out of Sports Collector's Digest and such. Three strikes and you're out as far as I am concerned. I've spent tens of thousands of dollars in cards over the last twenty years. Not one of those dollars went to Larry Fritsch.

jmmiller777

Well, then back to Dean's, nothing sent for grading, but very happy with EX+ cards I've recieved. Give them a chance!

hammered

My experience with Fristch is that they grade on corners only, and not on print spots or centering.