What do I do here. Recent REA purchase. Resolved in like an hr

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handyman
handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited December 6, 2024 4:48PM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

Just got back my 1 card I won from REAs last auction. It was a PSA 4 1952 Gray Back Billy Martin. Card is 100% altered after seeing it in hand. It has a large "R' erased on his left arm. REA is closed as I just tried calling them. Go through them or PSA. This is my first time with an issue like this. Here is a pic
2000.00 card
https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=199021
I can now see it in there pic but when bidding I didnt. Descriptions also doesnt mention it. If they had a chance it would have been in these last sentences " The offered card features bright colors, a crisp image, honest corner wear, and a bit of excess ink on the front. A scarce gray-back"

I want the card but the card is a Auth at best now
Case seems ok and not altered.


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  • Kepper19
    Kepper19 Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
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    wouldn't it be something if they tell you their comment about "excess ink" on the front was meant to be for the erased R...

  • brad31
    brad31 Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would contact REA - bet they will take the card back and give a refund.

  • handyman
    handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yeah I sent them one. Was hoping to keep the card but maybe a refund for dif in grade. Oh well Ill wait for another one. Just sent them an email hope to hear back.

  • handyman
    handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Just got an email they will take the return and deal with PSA.
    Good and bad. its a tough card.

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Just curious if you could notice that in the auction photo (if it's still posted anywhere) or there was an attempt to conceal it in the scanned image.

  • handyman
    handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No once I noticed I then went back and was like dang yep there it is.

  • handyman
    handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 6, 2024 5:26PM
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    It’s very faint but I noticed about after 4 seconds of holding it. Half a bull ride about. I was bidding 1 hr bf close and rushing through all the listings.

  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Tough to have to give up a card that you have been wanting and that seemingly filled a collecting void. Good luck in any future search.

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  • Ironmanfan
    Ironmanfan Posts: 5,568 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    REA is a reputable auction house; not surprised they are refunding your money.

    IMF

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  • jay0791
    jay0791 Posts: 3,603 ✭✭✭✭
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    I'm kinda wondering how it even got a 4.

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  • mintonlypls
    mintonlypls Posts: 2,908 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Early grade…accounts for it. But…it does not mean every early graded card does not deserve the assigned grade.

    mint_only_pls
  • bgr
    bgr Posts: 4,981 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It's important to remember that PSA is an opinionated service. The grade of the card in the slab is not a guarantee. That would be something that was not noticed by the initial grader and remained undetected by at least 2 other graders taking a look at it.

  • ElMagoStrikeZone
    ElMagoStrikeZone Posts: 2,229 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It may have escaped as a request for no qualifiers and could or would have been a PSA 6(MK).

  • handyman
    handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 7, 2024 6:52PM
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    Ehh, 6 is a stretch it has 4 rounded corners. Card looks like a 4 and very close MC worst centering. I think it was just a big miss all around.
    Super rare card no mater but Auth grade/damage does hurt the value.

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