Ahhh............It's Frustrating

lamontcarter · August 17, 2005 1:34PM

I need about 20 more cards to complete my 55 Topps set in PSA 5-7. I was diligent in sticking to my guns of paying 75 to 80% of SMR (except for my Williams 6 which I paid $300 for) for the cards I've bought so far. I realize that the last 20 or so are going to be the toughest (stars and second series high numbers) so I've been bidding 90% or so on them and I can't win a thing. I've bid up to SMR on a few recently and didn't win any of those either. No real point to my post other than its tough because I want to buy some cards but I'm trying to stay within reason. I'll get there someday! Have a great evening everyone, it's a beautiful night here in Philly sans all the T.O. BS.

Regards,

Scott

thesplendidsplinter · August 17, 2005 1:47PM

I have about 7 or 8 cards from 55 in 7's with NQ. What cards do u need??

Good luck!!

wolfbear · August 17, 2005 1:51PM

<< <i> Have a great evening everyone, it's a beautiful night here in Philly sans all the T.O. BS.
>>

Must have missed it. Has Terrell been in the news lately ?

Stone193 · August 17, 2005 1:53PM

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<< <i> Have a great evening everyone, it's a beautiful night here in Philly sans all the T.O. BS.
>>

Must have missed it. Has Terrell been in the news lately ? >>

lamontcarter · August 17, 2005 2:12PM

Ray Lewis was on the radio today saying that the last time he checked the Patriots were the Super Bowl champs (it still hurts to say that) and he was sick and tired of hearing about TO and the Eagles all the time. Said when he gets off the practice field he wants to watch some sports not the Guiding Light. Pretty funny.

thesplendidsplinter
I need the following:
Gilliam
Hal Smith
Aaron
Joe Collins
Koufax
Clemente
Bauer
Casagrande
Brodowski
Zauchin
Labine
Humberto Robinson
Ferrarese
Mays
Roebuck
Wade
Berra
Lollar
Frank Smith
Gene Freese
Ray Moore
Snider

Thanks.

Scott

thesplendidsplinter · August 17, 2005 2:30PM

Numbers my friend

jrdolan · August 17, 2005 2:43PM

It's makes perfect sense to me that the most difficult cards in a vintage set can't be had for less than book. Like you, everyone else has filled in the easier cards and now the competition is fierce for the scarcities and the big dogs. '55 Koufax, Clemente and Williams generally can't be won by bidding 90% of SMR -- though it's certainly possible if you're patient enough.

In some sets, the tough commons and semis can sell for several times SMR. I think you're gonna have to boost your bids past the magic number in the guide for these.

lamontcarter · August 18, 2005 9:57AM

5
8
47
63
123
164
166
167
171
176
180
182
185
194
195
196
198
201
204
205
208
210

Thanks.

Scott

stown · August 18, 2005 10:51AM

Welcome to the club

I began to get just as frustrated and decided to take a little breather...

Was semi-snipe bidding on the Mays with 1 minute remaining. 60%, 75%, and 90% of smr later, I still didn't get it. I came this close to paying 110% and actually started to kick myself for not.

They will come, it just takes some time, patience, and smart bidding.

Good luck!

ctsoxfan · August 18, 2005 11:09AM

<< <i>Ray Lewis was on the radio today saying that the last time he checked the Patriots were the Super Bowl champs (it still hurts to say that) and he was sick and tired of hearing about TO and the Eagles all the time. >>

For once, Ray Lewis says something intelligent! How about that...

lamontcarter · August 18, 2005 12:16PM

Stown
Thanks for the words of encouragement.

ctsoxfan
Don't be hatin on my Birds

lamontcarter · August 19, 2005 9:23AM

Ahhhhh.......what a little whining can do! (still haven't learned how to post a picture)

Brodowski

Ahhh............It's Frustrating

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