Thank you Mr. Rick Probstein

RonBurgundy · March 17, 2014 10:55PM

For selling my 73 Clemente PSA 9 that crushed the VCP average: $735, nearly double VCP & $300 more than one that just sold on Sunday.

Thanks Rick!

rhilbeli · March 17, 2014 11:13PM

Wow, nice result! I also have a 73 Clemente PSA 9 that I am not too attached to - so if the underbidder could please give me a PM

itzagoner · March 17, 2014 11:21PM

free advertising is just the best.

nightcrawler729 · March 18, 2014 12:17AM

Congratulations! Wish you had seen my PM or that card when you had listed it on the BST thread

hyperchipper09 · March 18, 2014 12:40AM

Is this a case where a rising tide lifts all boats or because this was a Probstein auction that saying doesn't apply. Just being curious this morning.

1954 · March 18, 2014 1:14AM

How about a call back there Ron???? Let's talk some cards

RonBurgundy · March 18, 2014 2:07AM

Night crawler - sorry about that, I had a short fuse on these to raise some $$ for other purchases. I'll be sure to update my BST page!

corncobb · March 18, 2014 2:57PM

It just goes to show how utterly Stupid some people in this hobby really can be.

Black00SS · March 18, 2014 11:35PM

<< Is this a case where a rising tide lifts all boats or because this was a Probstein auction that saying doesn't apply. Just being curious this morning.

>>

dennis07 · March 18, 2014 11:44PM

"It just goes to show how utterly Stupid some people in this hobby really can be."

Where is the line to cross into "utterly stupid". I know there is no real answer to that. I often think of myself as being "utterly stupid"
when I spend $10 to buy a PSA 8 1970 Topps baseball common for my registry set. But if I want to complete the set (and I do) I've got to pay it.

oldrivers · March 27, 2014 6:33AM

"It just goes to show how utterly Stupid some people in this hobby really can be."

I couldn't agree more. I shake my head everyday at the stupidity.

jackstraw · March 27, 2014 7:48AM

How much does probstein charge?

thehallmark · March 27, 2014 8:56AM

<< How much does probstein charge? >>

So little that you will wonder how he makes a profit.

I was resistant to the idea for a long time. Tried it once and all doubts went away. Now, sending packages to NJ so Probstein can sell for me is just business as usual.

akuracy503 · March 27, 2014 8:58AM

<< How much does probstein charge? >>

Based on my recent consignment rates flyer it looks like:

Probstein pays all eBay and Paypal Fees.

Over $2500 You get %90 of sale price
$1000-$2499 You get %89 of sale price
$100-$999 You get %88 of sale price
$50-$99 you get %87 of sale price
$25-$49 You get %86 of sale price
$10-$25 You get %85 of sale price
below $10 charge $1 per auction plus %8 of final sale price.

jackstraw · March 27, 2014 9:28AM

Interesting to say the least.. Ebay takes 10% so it looks like he makes 1%?

burke23 · March 27, 2014 9:31AM

<< Interesting to say the least.. Ebay takes 10% so it looks like he makes 1%? >>

Off auctions they don't take that much especially for a high rated/volume seller like rick. Plus fees on auctions cap off at what, 100 or 200? He does just fine. Great deal for consignors and rick alike.

RonBurgundy · March 27, 2014 10:37AM

Goes to show how stupid people in this hobby can be? Really? Who's to say what the market is for that card.......personally I see your BST threads & think......eh, not worth it to go there

ReggieCleveland · March 27, 2014 1:13PM

Maybe the winner will try to flip it for a quick profit, realize they can't, and then try to return it.

neildown · October 25, 2014 5:16AM

"Centered. Flawless."

WTF?

Marketing the card is one thing, but this one makes me think Rick needs an eye exam.

mattyc_collection · October 25, 2014 5:20AM

A collector found a card he wanted, bought it, and is now happy. Good for him. Not everyone shops the same way, not everyone pinches every penny, and not everyone sees the same beauty in the same cards.

gregmo32 · October 25, 2014 5:23AM

That Mays looks like a 9 to me. Surely, there are much more egregious examples of puffery than this one.

Ndoggy88 · October 25, 2014 5:31AM

The mays looks good enough to me too for a 9.

itzagoner · October 25, 2014 5:36AM

it is NOT "flawless". lol

flcardtrader · October 25, 2014 5:50AM

<< "Centered. Flawless."

WTF?

Marketing the card is one thing, but this one makes me think Rick needs an eye exam. >>

Pretty nice 9 and pretty close to "Mint, Centered, Flawless"

It might be that the centering on the back of the card that kept this from being a 10.

hyperchipper09 · October 25, 2014 5:52AM

Nothing's flawless IMO, but I think it's a pretty good Mint 9 myself. Centering on back like someone else mentioned is off a bit.

Ndoggy88 · October 25, 2014 5:54AM

The mays is centered enough and flawless enough to me for a 9.

Wink · October 25, 2014 5:59AM

Definite tilt to the card... What are PSA standards for this? Thx

flcardtrader · October 25, 2014 6:06AM

<< Definite tilt to the card... What are PSA standards for this? Thx >>

No tilt on the card....the card itself is not squared in the holder.

<edit> the left and right borders do flare in on the left and out on the right, so there is a bit of a front centering issue. I stand corrected.

Here is what it looks like when I rotate the entire image 1/2 degree to the left and cut Willie out of the pic.

cincyredlegs · October 25, 2014 6:11AM

Bid History: Details
Bidding Details

Bidder Information
Bidder: d***f ( 976Feedback score is 500 to 999)
Feedback: 100% Positive
Item description: 1967 Topps #200 Willie Mays Giants HOF PSA 9 MINT CENTERED " FLAWLESS "
Bids on this item: 2

30-Day Summary
Total bids: 3402
Items bid on: 3155
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 61% Help
Bid retractions: 4
Bid retractions (6 months): 112

112 bid retractions in 6 months........LMFAO. Glad to see no shilling will be happening with this auction.

Mark

itzagoner · October 25, 2014 6:13AM

Xerox machines and bliss.

DoctorK · October 25, 2014 8:16AM

<< 

<< Interesting to say the least.. Ebay takes 10% so it looks like he makes 1%? >>

Off auctions they don't take that much especially for a high rated/volume seller like rick. Plus fees on auctions cap off at what, 100 or 200? He does just fine. Great deal for consignors and rick alike. >>

Fees cap off at $250. I am certain he pays a different rate than most sellers due to his volume.

byronscott4ever · October 25, 2014 9:17AM

Isn't that max fees per item changing to $750 soon?

cardbender · October 25, 2014 2:05PM

<< "Centered. Flawless."

WTF?

Marketing the card is one thing, but this one makes me think Rick needs an eye exam. >>

I think he meant the title to say: mint 9, tilted like a pinball machine.

That Mays 9 is just awful. Puffery in the ad and poorly graded too.
A double whamo special.

If there wasn't a scan and you bought this card sight unseen and thought it's going to be a solid 9,
you would be sorely disappointed.

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bigdcards · October 25, 2014 11:41PM

<< Hey, at least the card got listed. I've had more than one consignor tell me that PROBSTEIN is getting worse and worse about listing their items on a timely basis. Weeks and months, not days. >>

Unnamed sources from an unnamed source on the internet. What could go wrong with this info?

goraiders · October 26, 2014 12:01AM

<< Hey, at least the card got listed. I've had more than one consignor tell me that PROBSTEIN is getting worse and worse about listing their items on a timely basis. Weeks and months, not days. >>

Last package I sent was received on a Tuesday, spoke on thurs. about a few things ,listed over the weekend
and paid following week. To many sellers out there for anybody to wait weeks,months to get items listed.
Somehow 2+2 isn't =4 in above statement cc

DezHood · October 26, 2014 12:50AM

Never had a problem either.

Thank you Mr. Rick Probstein

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