Someone potentially got a good deal

Wolverine · 11-01-2022, 02:05 PM

Buyer has already left positive feedback so looked to be legit. Hope it went to a PC and not a flipper. What are cards you've found that weren't listed correctly on Ebay that you've gotten good deals on?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38518955973...p2047675.l2557

atk825 · 11-01-2022, 02:10 PM

Mislabeled and poorly labeled sales happen all the time on ebay. Great way to find good deals that hopefully the seller honors (they usually do in my experience)

majestik101 · 11-01-2022, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine

Hope it went to a PC and not a flipper.

100% guaranteed it went to a flipper. Flippers live for bad listings like this one

JWBlue · 11-01-2022, 02:15 PM

I wasn't collecting then.

What is special about a Chrome base card?

side2side · 11-01-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

I wasn't collecting then.

What is special about a Chrome base card?

It’s a refractor, and wasn’t label as one

whitmm · 11-01-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

I wasn't collecting then.

What is special about a Chrome base card?

It's not a base card, it's a refractor.

atk825 · 11-01-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

I wasn't collecting then.

What is special about a Chrome base card?

It went for roughly base card comps. It's a refractor, though. Not super rare, but certainly goes for like 3x what this did.

yodastories · 11-01-2022, 02:56 PM

Seller had zero feedback at the time of the sale. Add to that the card wasn't correctly labeled. That's enough to scare most folks away.

Raleigh504 · 11-01-2022, 03:01 PM

I mostly see cards listed the opposite... says refractor and it's a base

atk825 · 11-01-2022, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Raleigh504

I mostly see cards listed the opposite... says refractor and it's a base

Because it's a lot more common for a seller to lack scruples than experience.

pewe · 11-01-2022, 03:20 PM

The even more frustrating situations are when you are sure something is so poorly labeled and ending at some awkward time that you are sure you will get a good deal... and then when the auction ends the price is no discount at all... one of these occurred to me over the weekend.

One last evening was during trick or treating time, and being sold by a (0) feedback seller... I was sure I would get a deal and take on the risk it isn't shipped. But it actually finished higher than the last four sales of the same card.

badkarma318 · 11-01-2022, 04:02 PM

I've gotten incredible deals on cards of a very prominent football/soccer player due to the same spelling error.

That's the only situation where I enjoy the horrendous spelling, grammar and punctuation that occurs constantly online.

atk825 · 11-01-2022, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by badkarma318

I've gotten incredible deals on cards of a very prominent football/soccer player due to the same spelling error.

That's the only situation where I enjoy the horrendous spelling, grammar and punctuation that occurs constantly online.

I got a nice mid grade 71 Clemente for cheap because the seller labeled it Reberto Clemente.

Kichamp · 11-01-2022, 05:55 PM

I got 7 Buster Posey wrapper redemption refractors along with another 200 or so from the set, Strasburg, all the HoF guys, etc. for opening bid of $199 on eBay. No players were in the title of the auction. All 7 Poseys came back 10s. Big score on that one!

whitmm · 11-01-2022, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by badkarma318

I've gotten incredible deals on cards of a very prominent football/soccer player due to the same spelling error.

That's the only situation where I enjoy the horrendous spelling, grammar and punctuation that occurs constantly online.

This wasn't a spelling error. This was just mislabeled, so it didn't show in a refractor search

badkarma318 · 11-01-2022, 06:47 PM

From the OP:

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Originally Posted by Wolverine

What are cards you've found that weren't listed correctly on Ebay that you've gotten good deals on?

Misspelling most certainly falls under "not listed correctly", and reading is fundamental.

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Originally Posted by whitmm

This wasn't a spelling error. This was just mislabeled, so it didn't show in a refractor search

Bambino22 · 11-01-2022, 07:08 PM

Where do you guys draw your ethical line in the sand?

I never seek out misspellings on purpose for profit. I would never want to make a deal for ~10% of card value. I often message sellers about errors in their listings, even if I'm not interested. I want a fair playing field as much as reasonable if it looks like honest mistakes.

These are just my personal guidelines. I have no issue with others trying to profit from listing mistakes. But I don't think it's something anyone should be proud of.

Mister2Bits · 11-01-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambino22

Where do you guys draw your ethical line in the sand?

I never seek out misspellings on purpose for profit. I would never want to make a deal for ~10% of card value. I often message sellers about errors in their listings, even if I'm not interested. I want a fair playing field as much as reasonable if it looks like honest mistakes.

These are just my personal guidelines. I have no issue with others trying to profit from listing mistakes. But I don't think it's something anyone should be proud of.

If someone lists a rare card on eBay that I need for my PC but they listed for pennies because they didn't know what they had, I'm hitting that BIN faster than a toupee in a hurricane and crossing my fingers they dont find out till it's sent.

If I dont need or want the card and I see someone making a mistake, I'll reach out and give them a heads up.

Gotta even out that sweet sweet karma.

JeffG1954 · 11-01-2022, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambino22

Where do you guys draw your ethical line in the sand?

I never seek out misspellings on purpose for profit. I would never want to make a deal for ~10% of card value. I often message sellers about errors in their listings, even if I'm not interested. I want a fair playing field as much as reasonable if it looks like honest mistakes.

These are just my personal guidelines. I have no issue with others trying to profit from listing mistakes. But I don't think it's something anyone should be proud of.

Well Bless Your Heart!!

Bambino22 · 11-01-2022, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffG1954

Well Bless Your Heart!!

Your probably being sarcastic. But I don't like people finding gross mistakes in listings for profit. All I was trying to convey.

But alot of people here treat it like a poker game to find all the edges for profit. I come at a different angle buying PC cards.

timfsu2k · 11-01-2022, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambino22

I have no issue with others trying to profit from listing mistakes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bambino22

But I don't like people finding gross mistakes in listings for profit.

Just giving you a hard time. To each their own when it comes to these things.

Bambino22 · 11-01-2022, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by timfsu2k

Just giving you a hard time. To each their own when it comes to these things.

Haha. A little contradictory to myself. Emphasis on the word "gross" in second statement. But don't ask me to define that!

DynaEtch · 11-01-2022, 10:02 PM

It's one thing if it's the proverbial grandma selling an Action Comics #1 at a yard sale for $5, which doesnt happen.

When it comes to ebay 'steals', be it by seller not knowing, listing mistakes, etc...eh I dont really have a problem with it. The buyer is playing by the rules, not breaking them. The seller's job is to know what they have/list correctly. There is a value to knowledge, and the buyer, having the knowledge, is rewarded for it. Also rewarded for putting in time to search listings and finding them quick, etc. On the seller's end, they put up a something for a price they wanted, and got a sale at the price they wanted, so in theory they should be satisfied.

I also think you win some, you lose some. I've gotten good deals plenty of times, I've also let things go for pretty big steals looking back.

What is more unethical imo, and actually not playing by the rules, is someone noticing on sold listings a steal for X and messaging the seller 'cancel and sell to me for 2X'. As a seller, if I got this message from anyone after a sale, I'd never entertain it.

HeritageKing · 11-01-2022, 10:07 PM

Looks like someone is going to use this listing as a comp at a card show this weekend.

dodgerfanjohn · 11-01-2022, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambino22

Where do you guys draw your ethical line in the sand?

I never seek out misspellings on purpose for profit. I would never want to make a deal for ~10% of card value. I often message sellers about errors in their listings, even if I'm not interested. I want a fair playing field as much as reasonable if it looks like honest mistakes.

These are just my personal guidelines. I have no issue with others trying to profit from listing mistakes. But I don't think it's something anyone should be proud of.

It’s funny, but whenever I’ve reached out to a seller in this instance, they’ve been unkind in response. One guy in particular had an heritage throwback listed as an “action”. At the time it was a $300 plus card and he had it as a $15 BIN. I informed him and all he responded was “ok”. Another guy in a similar situation told me to eff off.

Needless to say I no longer alert sellers to deficiencies in their listings and haven’t done so in several years.

The best for people just not doing their homework is Allen and Ginter listings where sellers just don’t keep up with the market, especially on the oddball cards. I’ve bought and resold about 6 Paige Spiranac auto cards with the best being a buy at $15 on comc and selling at $75.

There was another listing that was just horrible…a guy listed an A&G partial mini set(330/350) along with over 90 mini inserts. Auction went for $19 plus $16 shipping. Actual value was around $200.

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11-01-2022, 07:08 PM	#17
Bambino22 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,567	Where do you guys draw your ethical line in the sand? I never seek out misspellings on purpose for profit. I would never want to make a deal for ~10% of card value. I often message sellers about errors in their listings, even if I'm not interested. I want a fair playing field as much as reasonable if it looks like honest mistakes. These are just my personal guidelines. I have no issue with others trying to profit from listing mistakes. But I don't think it's something anyone should be proud of. __________________ I collect Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, and Marco Luciano. Looking for Yordan Alvarez /5 2020 Sterling Auto.

11-01-2022, 10:02 PM	#23
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,547	It's one thing if it's the proverbial grandma selling an Action Comics #1 at a yard sale for $5, which doesnt happen. When it comes to ebay 'steals', be it by seller not knowing, listing mistakes, etc...eh I dont really have a problem with it. The buyer is playing by the rules, not breaking them. The seller's job is to know what they have/list correctly. There is a value to knowledge, and the buyer, having the knowledge, is rewarded for it. Also rewarded for putting in time to search listings and finding them quick, etc. On the seller's end, they put up a something for a price they wanted, and got a sale at the price they wanted, so in theory they should be satisfied. I also think you win some, you lose some. I've gotten good deals plenty of times, I've also let things go for pretty big steals looking back. What is more unethical imo, and actually not playing by the rules, is someone noticing on sold listings a steal for X and messaging the seller 'cancel and sell to me for 2X'. As a seller, if I got this message from anyone after a sale, I'd never entertain it. __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~

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HeritageKing Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,627	Looks like someone is going to use this listing as a comp at a card show this weekend. __________________ #2 Topps Heritage Autograph Collector

11-01-2022, 02:05 PM	#1
Wolverine Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 224	Someone potentially got a good deal Buyer has already left positive feedback so looked to be legit. Hope it went to a PC and not a flipper. What are cards you've found that weren't listed correctly on Ebay that you've gotten good deals on? https://www.ebay.com/itm/38518955973...p2047675.l2557

11-01-2022, 02:10 PM	#2
atk825 Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 3,108	Mislabeled and poorly labeled sales happen all the time on ebay. Great way to find good deals that hopefully the seller honors (they usually do in my experience)

11-01-2022, 02:15 PM	#4
JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,657	I wasn't collecting then. What is special about a Chrome base card?

11-01-2022, 02:56 PM	#8
yodastories Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: 704 Posts: 309	Seller had zero feedback at the time of the sale. Add to that the card wasn't correctly labeled. That's enough to scare most folks away.

11-01-2022, 03:20 PM	#11
pewe Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26,641	The even more frustrating situations are when you are sure something is so poorly labeled and ending at some awkward time that you are sure you will get a good deal... and then when the auction ends the price is no discount at all... one of these occurred to me over the weekend. One last evening was during trick or treating time, and being sold by a (0) feedback seller... I was sure I would get a deal and take on the risk it isn't shipped. But it actually finished higher than the last four sales of the same card.

11-01-2022, 04:02 PM	#12
badkarma318 Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 680	I've gotten incredible deals on cards of a very prominent football/soccer player due to the same spelling error. That's the only situation where I enjoy the horrendous spelling, grammar and punctuation that occurs constantly online.

11-01-2022, 05:55 PM	#14
Kichamp Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 23	I got 7 Buster Posey wrapper redemption refractors along with another 200 or so from the set, Strasburg, all the HoF guys, etc. for opening bid of $199 on eBay. No players were in the title of the auction. All 7 Poseys came back 10s. Big score on that one!