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'51 Mantle up for sale - Legit ?

lifeshouldbefunlifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
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Mantle

I don't see ANYTHING in the sellers feedback indicating he has bought, or sold, cards in the past.

Typically, I'll ask if I can pick up the card in person with a certified check. Either at their bank, etc. If they decline, then I tend to think it's not legit.

What do you think ?

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  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    That's a nice card! It's always a risk buying anything raw or graded. With a card and expected price, I wouldn't mind taking a trip out to where the card is.
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    Nice looking card....I understand your concern however.....maybe he can give you a pic of him holding the card with a current newspaper in the background?
  • MattyCMattyC Posts: 1,335 ✭✭
    I almost went for it, but the intersecting print lines mar his image pretty badly in my opinion-- they cancel the great centering out. There are PSA fives and sixes that can hang with a seven of that quality. For example...

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    I've found that when it comes to Mantles commanding a strong price for their grade (and being easily sold if need be), the market tends to favor (A) cleanliness of Mick's image and (B) centering. Those two attributes really can set an example apart from others in its numerical grade tier.

    Comparing the two, spending 10K+ on the PSA 7 seems like a bad buy, when you can have a strong 5 or 6 plus another great card. Clean image and centering over sharp corners all day. Those two criteria hit the eyes right off the bat, determining eye appeal and thus price/resale-ability to a great extent.
  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭
    The card looks good to me.

    Dave
  • lifeshouldbefunlifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
    No response from seller. Card does not match up with any of the VCP images shown in sales history.
    Thanks for the input, but not worth the risk to me.
  • lifeshouldbefunlifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
    No response from seller. Card does not match up with any of the VCP images shown in sales history.
    Thanks for the input, but not worth the risk to me.
  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    I would never consider buying a card like this from a seller whose only selling history in the last 5 years is baby clothes
  • lifeshouldbefunlifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
    WARNING !! WARNING !!

    As I previously posted, I inquired about paying for the card, and picking it up, in person, with a certified/bank check.
    Instead of responding, they canceled my bid and blocked me from bidding on their items, including their baby clothes image
    I have 100% feedback with some higher dollar items so there is no reason to block me.

    Definitely makes me think it's a scam/fraud
  • StarPaxManStarPaxMan Posts: 185 ✭


    << <i>Mantle

    I don't see ANYTHING in the sellers feedback indicating he has bought, or sold, cards in the past.

    Typically, I'll ask if I can pick up the card in person with a certified check. Either at their bank, etc. If they decline, then I tend to think it's not legit.

    What do you think ? >>



    If you live in my city and you offer to pick up an item in person or meet somewhere, for security reasons i'll tel you to go fly a kite!!
  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    Let's see, I asked a similar question.
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  • lifeshouldbefunlifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
    If you live in my city and you offer to pick up an item in person or meet somewhere, for security reasons i'll tel you to go fly a kite!!

    Police Station or Financial Institution. I'm sure others have done it. Does PayPal even cover a 10K transaction ? I don't do PayPal for
    anything over $1500.
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭


    << <i>WARNING !! WARNING !!

    As I previously posted, I inquired about paying for the card, and picking it up, in person, with a certified/bank check.
    Instead of responding, they canceled my bid and blocked me from bidding on their items, including their baby clothes image
    I have 100% feedback with some higher dollar items so there is no reason to block me.

    Definitely makes me think it's a scam/fraud >>



    You people are hilarious
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  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭


    << <i>If you live in my city and you offer to pick up an item in person or meet somewhere, for security reasons i'll tel you to go fly a kite!!

    Police Station or Financial Institution. I'm sure others have done it. Does PayPal even cover a 10K transaction ? I don't do PayPal for
    anything over $1500. >>



    I can tell you if you came on hot and heavy with me about meeting in person with a check for anything over $1,500, i might block you myself. There's a thing called paypal buyer's protection. The buyer is completely in the driver's seat. You don't like the card, return it for some reason. You're ALWAYS protected. And the backstop is your cc company, which assuming you pay your bills on time would side with you so long as you return the card (and can prove it).

    This WARNING WARNING stuff is a bit melodramatic. BTW, this 7 has a bulls eye right on the Mick's face, so I'd avoid it for that reason alone.
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  • lifeshouldbefunlifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
    Let me know how you pay for high $$ auctions. Paypal covers to maximum of $2,000.
    This link could be out of date, but as far as I know, $2,000 is the limit and CC covers remainder

    I've successfully paid in person, and I've successfully used Escrow.com. I'd say half the people balk, and then I do not pursue.

    PayPal Coverage Limit
  • gonzergonzer Posts: 3,037 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Let me know how you pay for high $$ auctions. Paypal covers to maximum of $2,000. >>



    Paypal coverage This is a thread over in the Coin Forum right now.
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Let me know how you pay for high $$ auctions. Paypal covers to maximum of $2,000.
    This link could be out of date, but as far as I know, $2,000 is the limit and CC covers remainder

    I've successfully paid in person, and I've successfully used Escrow.com. I'd say half the people balk, and then I do not pursue.

    PayPal Coverage Limit >>



    From the PP user agreement:

    13.4 Coverage Amount. If you are eligible for PayPal Purchase Protection and PayPal finds in your favor on your Claim, PayPal will reimburse you for the full purchase price of the item and original shipping costs – with no cap on coverage.

    PayPal will not reimburse you for the return shipping costs that you incur to return a Significantly Not As Described item to the Seller or other party specified by PayPal. If the Seller presents evidence that they delivered the goods to your address, PayPal may find in favor of the Seller for an Item Not Received claim even if you did not receive the goods.

    Linky

    Escrow.com works well, too, but why not at least earn some miles/cash back on your cc?
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  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    Sorry Dan I missed the big discussion last night on the chat forum, could have been priceless!
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  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    Just wondering on this card.... Yes the fish eye stinks for sure. What are all those lines in and around his head. They look like they are on the card, but must be on the holder. It's very, very noticeable....
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