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Where can I get quality vintage cards these days

trextrex Posts: 179
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Okay, I know there's a secret outlet out there somewhere, who's willing to share it? Me personally, I've all but given up on Ebay. Is every card in the universe NRMT these days? I spend more time sending cards back because they're not even close to NRMT, most barely pass as EX. The scans most sellers put up are terrible at best and then the outrageous shipping costs, not to even mention the "schill" games going on or whatever it is that's artificially inflating the cost of the cards. I have a handful of registry's going, but can't seem to find the quality of card to send in for slabbing, suitable for the registry. So, now I'm relegated to finding graded cards, which takes the fun out of the process, buying your way in. I live a good ways away form a major metropolitan area, so shows are pretty much out. Recommendations please! And please...no mention of Ebay.

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  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    Nope. sounds like your SOL
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
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  • ndleondleo Posts: 4,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Maybe if you buy a DeLorean and get it to 88 mph, you can get to a card show during the 1980's.

    Unless you live next to a bunch of senior citizens in farm country, it will be virtually impossible for average collectors to get a "deal" in raw vintage.

    Mike
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    Ask (older) people you work with if they still have cards that they might be willing to part ways with. Some I'm sure wouldn't mind giving away "old junk" image
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    If eBay and card shows are out - you might try the BST board at this forum. I've bought some nice, accurately graded raw cards from some fellow board members for very fair prices. You could also start a thread by listing what raw cards you're looking for there. That might be a nice starting point.

    Good luck!
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    Jeff
  • DWestDWest Posts: 149


    << <i>Ask (older) people you work with if they still have cards that they might be willing to part ways with. Some I'm sure wouldn't mind giving away "old junk" image >>



    In other words, it's ok to rob old people.
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    In other words, it's ok to rob old people

    Nooo, in "other words", you're an idiot Alt.
  • DWestDWest Posts: 149


    << <i>In other words, it's ok to rob old people

    Nooo, in "other words", you're an idiot Alt. >>



    You should not speak to yourself in such a tone.
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    *shakes head*
  • DWestDWest Posts: 149
    Sorry to interrupt this thread. I tend to get grumpy when Alts call new guys Alts and don't seem to realize that he has followers from other boards where he screwed people.

  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    Youre actually dumber than I thought. You have no grounds of proof on any of these claims. You contribute absolutely nothing to these boards except your sarcastic but always useless and off-topic/random comments.

    I think you ll find yourself the only one who believes what you just said, dumbass.
  • DWestDWest Posts: 149


    << <i> You contribute absolutely nothing to these boards except your sarcastic but always useless and off-topic/random comments. >>



    Please direct me to meaningful reply you have made. Posting repeat threads of threads you've posted before doesn't count.
  • Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
    It's ok guys I have Foo's neighbor's address.

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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    lol Sean.
    Good for you.
  • ndleondleo Posts: 4,150 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Sorry to interrupt this thread. I tend to get grumpy when Alts call new guys Alts and don't seem to realize that he has followers from other boards where he screwed people. >>



    Oh boy.....here we go.
    Mike
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    Umm... lets see.

    Someone asked about a card display so they can show cards off and included a link with an eBay auction. Your reply was...

    Case sells for $60. Look at the cards in eBay pic. All 36 cards together aren't worth $60. - That wasnt the point you fool.

    And Sean, dont you dare give that out!
  • swartz1swartz1 Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭
    they are not going to fall in your lap...

    but they are out there...

    scour high and low...

    good luck...


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  • DWestDWest Posts: 149


    << <i>Umm... lets see.

    Someone asked about a card display so they can show cards off and included a link with an eBay auction. Your reply was...

    Case sells for $60. Look at the cards in eBay pic. All 36 cards together aren't worth $60. - That wasnt the point you fool.

    And Sean, dont you dare give that out! >>



    You're intelligence is beaming now.
  • edmundfitzgeraldedmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭
    Jose Canseco could kick Jimmie Hendrix's arse.

    Just sayin'
  • DWestDWest Posts: 149


    << <i>Jose Canseco could kick Jimmie Hendrix's arse.

    Just sayin' >>



    Although both were drug addicts, Jimi was a god.
  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 12,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Save a little money each week and go to the National Convention.

    Joe
    2013,14 and 15 Certificate Award Winner Harmon Killebrew Master Set and Master Topps Set
  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hey Steve, what's the potential for this one?
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    Ralph

  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭
    Steve's busy fighting fires elsewhere to pad his post count a little. he'll be back shortly.
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    I was off being a image elsewhere, I was here earlier, saw the potential
    but felt it wasn't even worth the effort.


    I'd like to hear more about the accusations that were made though.


    image
    Good for you.
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