Ok.. i know i'm almost 50 years old but...

Carew29 · February 17, 2010 3:15PM

I received this question to my ebay auction. I don't know, maybe my eyes are getting bad.. there is a large scan provided for the card i'm selling...right????

question sent to me:

Are the front white borders totally clean with no print dots, spots, stray marks, or other blemishes?

Are there any othe print flaws on the player's face, front lettering or background?

Can you send me a larger scan? Thanks Tom

1952 BOWMAN LARGE #60 BILL MCCOLL

pdub1819 · February 17, 2010 3:21PM

Good Answer: Sorry, that is as big a scan as I can give you.

Better Answer: Get out your magnifying glass.

storm888 · February 17, 2010 3:24PM

BBL

TNP777 · February 17, 2010 3:26PM

<< BBL >>

Best answer!

Dialj · February 17, 2010 7:08PM

How about "buy the card and see for yourself"? Just a thought.

fiveniner · February 17, 2010 8:36PM

To be honest with you the scan is very nice however with many scans some obvious flaws do not show up on some scans.I do not know whether its my scanner setting or what .I have tried everything with little success.I do like pointing out the flaws on certain major cards instead I describe those cards as detailed as I can.

Tony

WinPitcher · February 17, 2010 9:16PM

UZF

Use Zoom feature.

Steve

gameusedhoop · February 17, 2010 9:25PM

Sounds like someone is looking for a 9 in an 8 holder. He probably won't be happy unless it bumps. BBL would work for me.

nearmint · February 17, 2010 9:30PM

I know the buyer; he's a good guy and a good customer. He's just really particular about print marks. It's true that sometimes flaws don't show up in scans--think hairline creases--and sometimes there are specks on the holder or scanner that look like they could be on the card. For this buyer I'd recommend answering the question as best you can.

Allen · February 17, 2010 9:33PM

A couple eBay bidders send me the same copy and paste question for any card that interests them. It is something along the lines of "Does this card have any creases? How are the corners any bends or creases? Are the edges chipped or white showing ANYWHERE? What is the centering? Are there any marks dots or white spots on the surface? Does card have bends? Any imperfections WHATSOEVER ?"

nearmint · February 17, 2010 9:35PM

<< Sounds like someone is looking for a 9 in an 8 holder. >>

I don't think he is. He has bought cards from me that would not qualify for a higher grade because of the centering, but he still asked about marks. I don't know why, he's just really particular about marks.

Blacklabelsociety · February 17, 2010 9:36PM

Agreed.....BBL

WinPitcher · February 17, 2010 10:00PM

So we block bidders for simply asking questions?

Steve

bigwilli · February 17, 2010 10:18PM

He's just asking a question . I don't see anything wrong with it , After all he would be the one paying you for the card .

Blacklabelsociety · February 17, 2010 10:39PM

<< He's just asking a question . I don't see anything wrong with it , After all he would be the one paying you for the card . >>

Its not so much against the buyer. Its the ebay/paypal hassle for sellers. Thousands of sellers have left ebay in the past couple of years.

Carew29 · February 17, 2010 11:03PM

<< How about "buy the card and see for yourself"? Just a thought. >>

A little sarcastic---but i like it.... I will be using it as i accept returns on PSA cards-- unlike SOME people.

My smartallic reply would be _buy the card and send it in to PSA with your questions beacuse "apparently" some of us that send cards in don't know our heads from our *ss anyways based on my last submission

onebamafan · February 17, 2010 11:15PM

This has SNAD written all over it.

VintageCardLover · February 17, 2010 11:38PM

i wish sellers had scans as big as yours, you did a fine job.

to be perfectly blunt: block his ass.

p.s.
we block stupid bidders who ask annoying questions lol, just to clarify. Usually avoids trouble down the line.

Littletweed · February 17, 2010 11:39PM

<< 

<< Sounds like someone is looking for a 9 in an 8 holder. >>

I don't think he is. He has bought cards from me that would not qualify for a higher grade because of the centering, but he still asked about marks. I don't know why, he's just really particular about marks. >>

He's VERY particular about the surface/print being clean. A year or so ago he asked the same questions on a '61 Topps FB PSA 9 that I had for sale, I told him that there were a few print marks that were hard to see and I sent him the largest scan I had. He ended up passing on the card, but was very nice about it. The questions are a bit cazy, but he seems like a nice guy.

bziddy · February 17, 2010 11:40PM

Why not just send the buyer a higher resolution scan. Make no claims about print marks, borders, dots, corners, etc....

Just send a bigger scan and say "Hope this helps."

WeekendHacker · February 18, 2010 1:03AM

<< 

<< BBL >>

Best answer! >>

I absolutely agree. It's a PSA-8 and one should have a pretty good idea on what they are getting.

SDavid · February 18, 2010 1:48AM

Never had a problem with the guy in several transactions.

hammered · February 18, 2010 2:24AM

I think you should kick his ass

diamondman · February 18, 2010 2:42AM

I agree with the crowd on sending a larger scan, I would rather have the buyer ask the question before buying the card. A picky buyer
is something all sellers have to put up with especially when it comes to high dollar cards. the picky buyer can also become one of your
best customers if handled correctly, which usually means more dollars in your pocket. Nice card.

KbKards · February 18, 2010 3:00AM

The questions aren't out of line. Anybody look at the scan? What color would you describe the borders? Answer his questions honestly and he will either buy and keep or not bid at all.

Carew29 · February 18, 2010 4:07AM

<< Why not just send the buyer a higher resolution scan. Make no claims about print marks, borders, dots, corners, etc....

Just send a bigger scan and say "Hope this helps." >>

Nope--didn't help.....That's why i provided large scan for my auction. "Hope this helps"

Stone193 · February 18, 2010 4:17AM

That's a heck of a good size scan and pretty much what ya see is what ya gonna get.

What the heck - send the guy a 2400 pixel shot - ya never know - ya could have a good buyer for life?

nam812 · February 18, 2010 4:20AM

What does you being almost 50 have to do with anything?

VintageCardLover · February 18, 2010 4:27AM

50 years old = failing vision? maybe thats the point lol.

Carew29 · February 18, 2010 9:52AM

if you can't see that.......

Dboneesq · February 18, 2010 9:56AM

Carew .. just curious ... is this buyer from Washington?

divecchia · February 18, 2010 10:02AM

I would send him a higher resolution scan if you can and describe any flaws on it the best you can and let him take it from there.

Donato

Ok.. i know i'm almost 50 years old but...

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