A 707 question.

hhmag70 · June 21, 2010 1:42PM

Levi has a set that he wants $475 obo. I was just wondering if anybody that has dealt with him could estimate how flexible he is with his asking prices in general? Thanks

Looking for recent opinion, read older posts before asking.

grote15 · June 21, 2010 1:56PM

Levi has a set that he wants $475 obo. I was just wondering if anybody that has dealt with him could estimate how flexible he is with his asking prices in general? Thanks

Let's just say you better be willing to offer $470 on that deal, LOL..

hhmag70 · June 21, 2010 2:00PM

Kinda what I figured after checking past history, thanks.

BRDSR · June 21, 2010 2:03PM

Had some discussions with Levi a month or two ago regarding 11 graded 1965 Topps cards. His list price was around $175, and he came down to $150 delivered. Ultimately we did not reach a deal, but I'll admit that I was looking for a good deal. I'd try dealing with him again if the opportunity arose.

diamondman · June 21, 2010 2:05PM

<< Levi has a set that he wants $475 obo. I was just wondering if anybody that has dealt with him could estimate how flexible he is with his asking prices in general? Thanks

Looking for recent opinion, read older posts before asking. >>

my guess would be , 425 to 440. JMHO. I have 1 clown that offers me 30% of list and just for giggles I offered back 60%, and he acted liked I had insulted him. geez. yea yea I know , I have already blocked him from ever bidding or offering again.

JTB · June 21, 2010 2:07PM

$480

jeff8877 · June 21, 2010 2:10PM

I have dealt with him three or four times and the only thing he has ever done is a 3% discount if I paid by check.

Good Luck!

Jeff

divecchia · June 21, 2010 2:39PM

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<< Levi has a set that he wants $475 obo. I was just wondering if anybody that has dealt with him could estimate how flexible he is with his asking prices in general? Thanks

Looking for recent opinion, read older posts before asking. >>

my guess would be , 425 to 440. JMHO.

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With my couple of dealings with him on best offers I would say this is in line with what he did for me, but it all depends on how much he actually has into the set and if he has others.

Donato

waverlee · June 21, 2010 2:56PM

he might go 465 plus 25 shipping

cardbender · June 21, 2010 3:10PM

The best way to handle it, is to make Levi a reasonable offer off line. I'm sure if he can save some ebay fee's, he'd be more inclined to deal on the item perhaps a little more than thru ebay's 'best offer' option.

I think Levi lists his direct email address right in his listings. Avoid the asking the seller a question link on ebay.

Give it a shot, it can't hurt. I've always found Levi easy to wheel and deal with.

captainthreeputt · June 21, 2010 3:14PM

My last two transactions:

$355 asking $296 offer free shipping
$185 asking $150 offer free shipping

SOM · June 21, 2010 4:28PM

I offered him $85 on a card he had listed for $105, and he came back at $95.

Too bad, because even $85 was a bit too high, but his card was centered pretty nicely. (1973 Topps Baseball #588 PSA 8)

ElToroLoco · June 21, 2010 4:33PM

Think about the fees he gets charged with eBay and Paypal. Deal with him off-line and I'se positive you'll get something resonable.

Blacklabelsociety · June 21, 2010 9:05PM

i would never buy anything from him. All of his listings are overpriced.

bobbyw8469 · June 21, 2010 9:08PM

<< I would never buy anything from him. All of his listings are overpriced. >>

+1
When we are apparently in a "down" economy and cards are setting record lows all the time, somehow he doesn't budge or tries to set a new record high on every single card. He can keep them as far as I'm concerned!

corvette1340 · June 21, 2010 9:08PM

BINiot

jlzinck · June 21, 2010 10:50PM

<< Levi has a set that he wants $475 obo. I was just wondering if anybody that has dealt with him could estimate how flexible he is with his asking prices in general? Thanks

Let's just say you better be willing to offer $470 on that deal, LOL.. >>

Maybe not. He had a card for $105 I wanted. Completed auctions were in the $65-$75 range so I offered $80. He countered with $104.

He has some incredible stuff!

bobbyw8469 · June 21, 2010 11:20PM

He doesn't have anything so rare, that you can't find it more reasonable somewhere else.

thunderdan · June 22, 2010 2:25AM

<< He doesn't have anything so rare, that you can't find it more reasonable somewhere else. >>

Exactly--couldn't agree more.

In my experience, his counteroffers are at most 10% off original BIN, and this is for cards that he's been sitting on for over a year. He's a great guy, very helpful, and can set whatever price he wants, but I've always been able to find the card in the grade I want elsewhere for MUCH lower prices.

diamondman · June 22, 2010 7:06AM

<< He doesn't have anything so rare, that you can't find it more reasonable somewhere else. >>

yes this is true, but when buying from Levi, you know it is genuine, you know he is honest, and if you get the chance to talk to him he has a lot of information that is valuable, and as someone else said take it off ebay and save him some fees and probably save yourself some money. When I had my store, I always cut the Cash paying customers a better break than the credit card customer, same goes for postal money orders vs paypal. Cash is still king.

remember 500.00 BIN on ebay means ebay gets $31.50 paypal gets 14.80 total 46.30 to ebay & paypal. seller gets 453.70 minus the listing fee. if it was an auction that same 500 = out to 59.80 to PP & EB and seller gets 440.20 minus listing fees. JMHO

onebamafan · June 22, 2010 11:53PM

lol.................(JUST CHUCKLED!)

fiveniner · June 23, 2010 12:08AM

EXtremely difficult Example 1975 mini set 875 exmt 825 best he would sell for (NOT!!!!) when I could purchase the same set for $350 to $500 in eaqual or better shape.I have purchased from him in the past on very tough to find stuff non ebay and made out a bit better.