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yardsellr refunded woohooo Fell for another scam---what would u do?

sivotco7sivotco7 Posts: 19 ✭✭
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so this morning im just browsing yardsellr on facebook(my ex just bought a new looking armoire for $300.00 Havertys sells same for $1500.00 she caught it like 5 minutes after it was posted) i see a 1952 topps mantle in poor condition listed for $650 and guy says book is $1200-a quick search on ebay shows more like 3000-3500. with my exs deal in back of my head i looked at it as closely as i could and it looked legit so i pulled the trigger--i got to thinking about it so i checked his facebook acct and saw no problems but when i went back to the site he had the same card listed for $700.00 went to bank they said get everything documented. gotta wait till it goes thru and they will reimburse all but $35.00---after a few searing messages on his wall i took copies and pictures of everything and the bank said maybe he will cancel the sale--lol--hes a scammer i told them, but oh well--he still hasnt answered me back---i know probably 9 out of 10 on here wouldnt have fallen for this or admit it anyway--ive contacted yardsellr about it and im apparently in a qeue b4 they get to my case--anybody got any thoughts other than that i must b an idiot?



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    CNoteCNote Posts: 2,070 ✭
    Cool
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    ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    Your gf got a great deal. Otherwise, a lesson learned and you may get away with only losing $35. Post here next time you consider something like that, we'll give you our opinion.
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    WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Nope.
    Good for you.
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    GootGoot Posts: 3,496
    I've never even heard of yardsellr before so I just went online to check it out... A window popped up saying I could save $5 off of a 1952 topps Mantle that is selling for $700! My lucky day!
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    thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭
    mmmmk.
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    ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    Facebook App?
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    jmmiller777jmmiller777 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭
    Wow. Sorry to hear this. It's good you posted it so others can be warned. Always pay with a credit card or paypal so you can have a fighting chance of recouping your costs. Good luck.
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    bbuckner22bbuckner22 Posts: 1,028 ✭
    Hope this is a joke. If not, still made me laugh.
    From what I can tell, 707 is the DOLLAR STORE compared to deans_cards. For what that guy charges, if I ever bought anything from him I would expect it to be delivered to me in a frickin' limo.
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    ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    ROAD TRIP!!!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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    fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    double scam.... even if he doesnt send it to you, that overrated double printed 2nd year card in link is not even authentic, its a doctored worthless reprint.... 99% sure, would be 100% if the pictures were clearer.

    Even though this reprint is based on the "B" version (there are 2 different 1952 Topps Mantles), with the line under logo, yellow showing at bottom on name panel, and the ball stitching pointing left (back).... the colors are off on front and the back is too bold, Mickey looks sunburned, and the L to R total border width is off on back as well (too narrow, use the borders on ea. side of top red box to compare), plus 1952 Topps cards when worn dont show pure white wear like this card does in corners. The print on back is too bold, the holes in letters are filled in (ie "A" in "BASEBALL" at bottom), and the black "PRDT IN USA" way too bold...

    He might send it to you, dont know why he wouldnt as it only cost him like $2 (if that) for the screwdown and 5 minutes to doctor the fake card....
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    JohnnyDJohnnyD Posts: 521 ✭✭
    What an annoying site. Went to yardsellr just to check it out and I can't because of the big "Log in with facebook" pop up in the middle of the screen that won't go away. Oh well...
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    ReljacReljac Posts: 758


    << <i>What an annoying site. Went to yardsellr just to check it out and I can't because of the big "Log in with facebook" pop up in the middle of the screen that won't go away. Oh well... >>



    Had the same problem. Anyhow. Here's a good resource for spotting a fake Mantle '52 Topps

    52 Mantle Counterfeit site
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    SouthsiderSouthsider Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭
    Personally, I would try to stop falling for scams. If it seems to be too good to be true, then it probably is. Scammers count on greed to blind people to the warning signs of the scam. That's why fakes/reprints are priced high enough to make you think they might be real, but low enough so that you think you're getting a really great deal.
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    MauriceMaurice Posts: 1,136


    << <i>Here's a good resource for spotting a fake Mantle '52 Topps

    52 Mantle Counterfeit site >>



    That website won't help if the fake is printed from a scan of a legit card, and that's how most will be created. If this kid wants a 1952 Topps Mantle, he should save his allowance and then go to 707sportscards.com
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    EAsportsEAsports Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭
    That's a pretty obvious fake.
    My LSU Autographs

    Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
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    jmmiller777jmmiller777 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>What an annoying site. Went to yardsellr just to check it out and I can't because of the big "Log in with facebook" pop up in the middle of the screen that won't go away. Oh well... >>



    Had the same problem. Anyhow. Here's a good resource for spotting a fake Mantle '52 Topps

    52 Mantle Counterfeit site >>



    Wow, that is really a good link. I never knew...
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    1975 minis NrMt Kelloggs PSA 9
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    sivotco7sivotco7 Posts: 19 ✭✭
    lol some interesting replies yardsellr returned my money today----if u dont have a facebook acct you probably cant browse the site not sure about that
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    NSibianNSibian Posts: 163
    The stupidity of some people amazes me.
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    sivotco7sivotco7 Posts: 19 ✭✭
    thank u mr perfect----- honored u would even take a minute of your time to pass perfect judgement ppppffffffffffffffffffffftttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    MikeHawkMikeHawk Posts: 4
    what would I do?

    Probably not admit to it on a message board full of strangers so you can be easily mocked.

    then i would hunt the criminal down with a bronze age spear.
    Beyond 1971 topps mid grade stars and commons, I'm always looking for collector-quality spears, tips, and arrowheads
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    ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    I would do my "due diligence" and find a third party or parties that are knowledgeable in the card you speak. I would then post pics and ask their opinion.
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    NSibianNSibian Posts: 163


    << <i>thank u mr perfect----- honored u would even take a minute of your time to pass perfect judgement ppppffffffffffffffffffffftttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>



    You found a card probably worth a minimum of $3000, I assume more since you wouldn't have bought it if the condition wasn't nice. Seller willing to sell it for $650 on Scamlist and you weren't concerned?
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    miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    I'm glad things got straightened out, and you received your money back.

    Just when dealing with big cards like that you have to do some homework.

    As the saying goes "if it's to good to be true, it's to good to be true."
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