Did they misplace the decimal?

psychump · January 23, 2012 4:23AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-TOPPS-558-1963-ROOKIE-STARS-PSA-7-0010-/200692383371?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item2eba32be8b#ht_1168wt_698

mrmint23 · January 23, 2012 4:28AM

Link

Johnsteph10 · January 23, 2012 4:28AM

Hey, it's only 10x the avg price. Maybe it is buy 1 at that price and get 9 free.

gumbyfan · January 23, 2012 4:28AM

Link

Probstein123 · January 23, 2012 4:29AM

vcp is less than $20, they are only asking $150.00

Latest Auction Prices for: PSA 7 - Average Price: $19.62
Listing Type: Show:
Date Auction Link Seller Buyer Bids Price Extra
1/22/12 eBay Auction | Image dslsports e***p 3 $15.50
12/18/11 eBay Auction | Image wcsports1 o***5 9 $18.49
11/27/11 eBay Auction | Image dndcollectibles58 r***a 8 $21.70
10/26/11 eBay Auction | Image super-fuzzy y***m 6 $26.31

kgibson · January 23, 2012 4:37AM

Not only asked, but received.

scooter729 · January 23, 2012 4:47AM

<< Not only asked, but received. >>

And THAT is why people will continue to price things at 10x the selling price - just waiting for the one buyer to snap it up who is not cognizant of recent selling prices!

itzagoner · January 23, 2012 4:47AM

occasionally a shot in the dark finds a mark.

Toro · January 23, 2012 4:48AM

For a second there, I thought it was a Pete Rose RC.

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 4:50AM

I will mark this one down as my bonehead move of the month.

I thought you were posting the link to a Pete Rose card that was mispriced and in my haste hit the buy it now and paid.

Obviously it is not a Pete Rose. I sent an email to see if he would cancel and I see I already have feedback so that must mean no.

All I can do is just laugh at this point.

psychump · January 23, 2012 4:53AM

I think he pulled it. No way somebody BIN'd it! But just in case...
FOR SALE 150.00 firm

thedutymon · January 23, 2012 5:14AM

<< I will mark this one down as my bonehead move of the month.

I thought you were posting the link to a Pete Rose card that was mispriced and in my haste hit the buy it now and paid.

Obviously it is not a Pete Rose. I sent an email to see if he would cancel and I see I already have feedback so that must mean no.

All I can do is just laugh at this point. >>

Afternoon,

Are You serious....You did that !!!!

Understand, I'm not laughing AT you, but WITH you, I've almost made similar Bonehead moves many many times ! You made his Day !!!

YeeHah

Neil

thedutymon · January 23, 2012 5:16AM

<< occasionally a shot in the dark finds a mark. >>

Out of the Mouths of Babes............

YeeHah

Neil

bking · January 23, 2012 5:16AM

<< For a second there, I thought it was a Pete Rose RC. >>

So did the buyer I'll bet.

bking · January 23, 2012 5:17AM

<< 

<< For a second there, I thought it was a Pete Rose RC. >>

So did the buyer I'll bet. >>

I should've read to the bottom first I guess.

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 5:34AM

Here is what I wrote him:

Dear codyp2000,

I made an honest mistake and quickly hit the button thinking it was the Pete Rose card from this set. I do not collect these at all and after I paid I realized it was not the Pete Rose card. If you would consider canceling this transaction that would be very much appreciated. If you will not there is nothing I can do. Thank you for your consideration and if we must move forward it is just a costly error on my part. - dpeck100

Dear codyp2000,

I see you already left feedback so I guess the answer to my request for a refund is no. This was my error so not to worry I won't leave poor feedback or ding your stars. It does suck to buy a $15 card for $150 but life goes on. Thanks - dpeck100

Like I said before all I can do is just laugh at myself and hope this is the dumbest thing I do for a while.

If anyone wants the card once I get it just PM me and I will send it to you for free so I don't have to be reminded I just flushed $150 down the toilet.

itzagoner · January 23, 2012 5:38AM

ISTHTY

KbKards · January 23, 2012 5:50AM

It could also be automatic feedback from when you paid. Would you have been so eager to let him off if it was a Rose?

I will mark this one down as my bonehead move of the month.

I thought you were posting the link to a Pete Rose card that was mispriced and in my haste hit the buy it now and paid.

Obviously it is not a Pete Rose. I sent an email to see if he would cancel and I see I already have feedback so that must mean no.

All I can do is just laugh at this point.

Since you paid immediately for the "Rose" that you knew without a doubt was an obvious listing error, it seems to me you were hoping the seller might feel forced to sell you the "Rose" at the listed price. How much would you have pushed for the seller to do the right thing, at least in your eyes? If the seller refused would there be a new "what would you do" thread ultimately backfiring in the OP's face? But it's not a Rose, and whatever reason the seller had for pricing it the way he did you snapped it up.

bobbyw8469 · January 23, 2012 5:52AM

DPECK!!! DON'T YOU DARE PAY FOR THAT CARD!! That seller was just hoping someone would make that mistake. If you pay for the card, then you are just condoning that kind of behavior!!!!

nightcrawler · January 23, 2012 5:53AM

<< 
Like I said before all I can do is just laugh at myself and hope this is the dumbest thing I do for a while.

If anyone wants the card once I get it just PM me and I will send it to you for free so I don't have to be reminded I just flushed $150 down the toilet. >>

I think you should keep it. Let it serve as a reminder.

I keep all my reminders.

digicat · January 23, 2012 5:54AM

Beer Goggles for sports cards. Yikes!

bobbyw8469 · January 23, 2012 5:55AM

<< If anyone wants the card once I get it just PM me and I will send it to you for free so I don't have to be reminded I just flushed $150 down the toilet. >> >>

I want the card!!!! I will list it on Ebay for $150!!! You just made the VCP average blow up!!!

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 5:57AM

First of all I would not dream of starting one of those threads.

Second of all I sat there right after I paid thinking there is no way the guy will complete the transaction. I did not realize it was even not a Pete Rose until a few more messages in this thread.

I thought it was a good gamble, I just did not spend enough time looking at the listing.

I am a big boy and made a profit seeking gamble that clearly was stupid and that is life.

There was nothing misleading about the listing and I take full responsiblity for my mishap.

itzagoner · January 23, 2012 5:57AM

here DPeck, I found you a PSA 9 '64 Topps Aaron @ a sick price

KbKards · January 23, 2012 6:21AM

Don't 1952 Mantle PSA 5's normally go for $15,000? Did they miss the decimal on this or what?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140687830922

bobbyw8469 · January 23, 2012 7:04AM

That's a Berk Ross...not a bad price, but I sold a '6' for the same price they are asking for their '5'. I guess it all depends how desparate someone gets.

WinPitcher · January 23, 2012 8:55AM

Sometimes it's best to eat your losses without mentioning them.

This appears to have been one of those times.

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 9:02AM

Steve I just thought I would give the board something to laugh at since this thread is what got me to view the auction.

itzagoner · January 23, 2012 9:10AM

DPeck, you're a good sport.

if everyone here responded to stressful situations like you do, it would be very quiet on weekends.

mlbfan2 · January 23, 2012 9:12AM

Why pay for the card? At most, why not just pay his fees, plus maybe $5 extra for his trouble?

WalterSobchak · January 23, 2012 9:13AM

If I had done what DPeck did, I would have told the board about it too. Everyone should be able to laugh at themselves every now and then. It's healthy.

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 9:14AM

I paid right away like I do on every item I buy.

If the seller decides to write me back that would be great but I am not holding my breath.

WinPitcher · January 23, 2012 9:22AM

I prefer to laugh at myself alone.

TonyC · January 23, 2012 9:25AM

Sorry David, I don't think this guy is going to play nice. Has anyone looked at how he responds to negative feedback? A sampling of the 33 he has in the past 12 months:

Came w/ postage due of .90! Refused to refund, blamed it on "Inconsistent USPS" Buyer: baycitysfinest ( 11846) Jan-15-12 09:28
Reply by codyp2000 (Jan-15-12 09:46):
I HAVE NO SYMPATHY FOR IMBECILES THAT BLAME US FOR USPS INCOMPETENCE
Follow-up by baycitysfinest (Jan-15-12 09:50):
YOU put the stamps on it, YOU didn't have enough postage. TERRIBLE SERVICE!

it says citi bank on the inside Buyer: polkadotskaulitz ( 69) Dec-25-11 11:06
Reply by codyp2000 (Dec-25-11 12:22):
NO KIDDING? BIG FRIGGING DEAL, YOU STUPID GRINCH

Their Open Packes!!!! All the good cards have been picked out!!! Buyer: kozpaul2310 ( 104) Dec-20-11 16:33
Reply by codyp2000 (Dec-20-11 16:40):
SERIOUSLY?!!!! CAN YOU BE ANY DUMBER?!!! READ THE LISTING IMBECILE!!!!!!!!
OLD VINTAGE BASEBALL CARDS BOX (600) PACKS CASE BANKRUPTCY SALE !!!! (#200682568504) US $10.50

These were NOT 'Unpicked Packs' - the cards had been sorted and repackaged Buyer: grondzik310 ( 13) Oct-05-11 06:38
Reply by codyp2000 (Oct-05-11 09:14):
DUMB ( O ) READ THE LISTING MORON
OLD BASEBALL CARDS 600 UNPICKED PACKS ESTATE SALE FIND (#190558085373) US $14.95

Need I say more? When you look up "unprofessional" in the dictionary, you see this guy's picture.

Bronkota · January 23, 2012 9:26AM

Dpeck

You are a good guy, I have made the same mistake thinking I had to beat somebody else from hitting the buy it now button, albeit for alot
less than $150.00. It takes a man to accept his mistake and laugh about it.

zep33 · January 23, 2012 9:33AM

Good sport

thanks for the laughs.

I thought the card was the Pete Rose too. I went in thinking he meant the decimal point being in the wrong direction would mean the other way and I should be looking for a 1500 card. As soon as as I saw the 63 card, Rose went off in my mind.

I'll bet you hear back from the seller and he lets you bail. I don't see anyone thinking this would be the Rose without first seeing the title of this thread IMO

WinPitcher · January 23, 2012 9:35AM

Basically instead of using Mr. Schillito, CodyP has decided to
possibly enhance his business model using ruses like this?

PowderedH2O · January 23, 2012 9:37AM

During the 2008 Olympics I was watching a race and when this swimmer won the Gold Medal I went to see if there were any of her autographs on ebay. I saw a photo and it was $19.99 and I thought that it was too good to pass up, being that it was the only one. I hit the BIN and within ten seconds I saw in big bold letters "A BEAUTIFUL REPRINT OF A SIGNED PHOTO OF STEPHANIE RICE". So, for $20 I got a nice preprint signed photo. You live and learn. I'd have spent that money on booze or something...

Brick · January 23, 2012 9:39AM

I believe the seller has been the object of discussion on this board in the past.

psychump · January 23, 2012 9:50AM

Now I feel bad. Sorry Dpeck, I should have made it more clear in the sentence above the picture. I can't believe you bought it so fast! So fast in fact my next response was too late! It's been on eBay for a few days, I thought the boards would get a laugh, not someone out $150. Great sense of humor though and I hope we all learned something.

itzagoner · January 23, 2012 9:52AM

<< I believe the seller has been the object of discussion on this board in the past. >>

indeed. rather unflattering, too.

Darin · January 23, 2012 9:55AM

Dpeck, a lot of people probably wouldn't have come on here and admitted they made a mistake like that.
I wish it would have at least been a Willie Stargell rookie, his is the same year and PSA 7's go for about that price.

handyman · January 23, 2012 10:58AM

Here's one for you Deck!!
You maned up to your buy, and we have all done it. Red! no I said black!! Can I have it back!? Not you my man. Good read and laugh. Youre a straight up dude!

bobbyw8469 · January 23, 2012 11:34AM

<< I thought the boards would get a laugh, not someone out $150. Great sense of humor though and I hope we all learned something. >>

Yea....now this seller is gonna load up even more overpriced "gems" on Ebay. I can pciture common "look-a-like" cards being listed for $300, when they should be no higher than $5.

The guy on the left favors Tom Seaver a little bit. And even better, his first name is Tom as well....maybe someone will give me $500 for this card....let me list it!

Toro · January 23, 2012 11:45AM

If those negatives he received are indeed true, that' one thing. The way he replied to them, what an ass. DPeck, I'm not sure why you're not even considering a refund but that's your choice. Personally, I get my money back.

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 11:49AM

Toro I sent him an email about two minutes after I paid but have yet to hear back from him.

The listing states no returns but if you can think of a way I can get a refund that is legit without breaking EBAY policy I am all ears.

lilmule · January 23, 2012 11:53AM

I have purchased from Codyp long time ago. The last time I purchased a card from him was about 5 years ago. Well I never recieved the card and e-mailed him about it. He send me back a e-mail full of Cuss words and other things saying I was a scammer even though he didnt have D/C or anything. He is a complete dirtbag.

scooter729 · January 23, 2012 11:57AM

<< Toro I sent him an email about two minutes after I paid but have yet to hear back from him.

The listing states no returns but if you can think of a way I can get a refund that is legit without breaking EBAY policy I am all ears. >>

Some sort of "not as described" claim when you get it? Scratched case, maybe?

JMDVM · January 23, 2012 12:00PM

<< I have purchased from Codyp long time ago. The last time I purchased a card from him was about 5 years ago. Well I never recieved the card and e-mailed him about it. He send me back a e-mail full of Cuss words and other things saying I was a scammer even though he didnt have D/C or anything. He is a complete dirtbag. >>

This guy is one nasty individual Had a problem with him years ago. This dyckhead has no honor.

WinPitcher · January 23, 2012 12:17PM

Is it possible that CodyP did in fact make a mistake here?

Did anyone look to see if he has other cards overpriced 10 fold?

This is mess, David I bet you're glad this happened now and not

when you first got here.

Before anyone blasts me, yeah I know he is a dirt bag.

But it just might be a 'big mistake on both ends here'

Steve

WalterSobchak · January 23, 2012 12:40PM

This seller has some cards I might otherwise be interested in..... but I have always steered clear of him, because I read this board.

Seeing the post about his recent responses to feedback only increases my desire to avoid him.

Did they misplace the decimal?

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