eBay Price Rationale - too funny

winstead · 08-12-2025, 02:21 PM

Kids, don’t do drugs. No low ball offers, I know what I have!

“ The 2025 Bowman Chrome Nick Kurtz Autographed GOLD LAVA REFRACTOR trading card, with a limited print run of 50, is a rare gem for baseball enthusiasts. This card, featuring Nick Kurtz's authentic autograph, is a valuable addition to any collection due to its high-quality construction, serial numbering, and rookie insert status. However, the current asking price appears unrealistic, given the lack of demand. Establishing a price that showcases my confidence in the product, effectively precluding its transfer to another party. It will be interesting to see if the card attracts attention due to its pricing strategy, whether attractively priced or unusually valued. It is indeed gold after all. This calculation is straightforward. The value of my card is calculated by multiplying 36/50 by $100, which equals $365,000, however the calculation provided yields $365,000 The range spans from $15,000 for a 1/50 card to $505,000 for a 50/50 card. Considering the context, sales at this range seem unlikely, and holding appears certain. I suggest the remaining 49 owners of 50 gold cards join forces to determine the number of card holders in possession of their cards and those still sealed in packs. Let's enhance our cards to unmatched standards. The worst possible outcome would be a genuine buyer, but I wouldn't think anyone would be content with the price obtained.”

https://ebay.us/m/5H3M27

Boredlawyer · 08-12-2025, 02:32 PM

I like it. These are the people that buy pre-sells with no checklist. I need these people in the hobby.

smanzari · 08-12-2025, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winstead

This calculation is straightforward. The value of my card is calculated by multiplying 36/50 by $100, which equals $365,000, however the calculation provided yields $365,000 The range spans from $15,000 for a 1/50 card to $505,000 for a 50/50 card.

Is it REALLY Tho?!

NYRE2PECT · 08-12-2025, 02:59 PM

36 / 50 x $100 = $72

dodgerfanjohn · 08-12-2025, 03:11 PM

Da fuq?

mattglet · 08-12-2025, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgerfanjohn

Da fuq?

You've already asked too long of a question for this

SaveMeTheGum · 08-12-2025, 03:16 PM

Noobs love attention...

6celtics33 · 08-12-2025, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

36 / 50 x $100 = $72

Lol. I was thinking this math ain’t mathin

Cardsareus84 · 08-12-2025, 08:27 PM

Go look at the description now, seems like they are adding every persons offer message, etc. I was going to offer $5 but this person is on drugs or mentally unstable it seems..

Although it’s been reduced to once again appears unrealistic, I still intend to hold it until the ROY deal is over. So far it’s been nothing but comical. We all thank you for the encouragement and free entertainment. ********”You are an embarrassment to eBay. “- spongeworthy********* ********”If you need help with a Mental Health Awareness reach out buddy”- cdbtm_81 ******* *******”Hey Brother your math is just a little off. But good luck to you. I believe that we create the market. We do that by setting the value ourselves. So thank you and have a wonderful day” -Beverlyhillsbrokers********* *******”You’re an idiot for listing the Gold Kurtz for that ridiculous price. Maybe you’re just new. But your description doesn’t even make sense. Nice card. But it’s like $700-$1200.” -burnandturncards-25********* ******”So by your logic... 1/100 card is worth $1,000,000?” -I-4-n-i ****** *******“Wishing you the best.” -C2corner***** ********”HAHAHAHAH...OH MAN!!” -rendo_kri ****** *******” Appreciate your reasoning for listing this card at over 1/4 Million Dollars. But I’m sorry to say that this card will NEVER come close to the price you value it at. Maybe if it was #’d to 10 or 5 then….MAYBE. But never to 50.” -firedup222****** *****”Absolutely fabulous description.. !! 5 stars!” -stonersboner****** *******”Slant, letter formation, are pre pressure are way off., Your ethics. Incident reported.” -bojo_9710 ****** ******”��” -texastiger5ptpl******* *****”Would you do a million for it?” -ryproj-0*****

thenightman · 08-12-2025, 08:57 PM

Bro, isn’t unstable. He’s having fun. A long while back, I didn’t do exactly what this guy did, but I wrote absurd item descriptions for cards I was selling as a creative writing project. I didn’t sell the card, but I got a writing job because of it.

fabiani12333 · 08-12-2025, 11:35 PM

It's basically a call to get other sellers to push their prices of Kurtz's cards higher -- it's a pump listing.

No mention of why his cards deserve to be pumped -- just an attempt at market manipulation.

mudder35 · 08-13-2025, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardsareus84

Go look at the description now, seems like they are adding every persons offer message, etc. I was going to offer $5 but this person is on drugs or mentally unstable it seems..

Although it’s been reduced to once again appears unrealistic, I still intend to hold it until the ROY deal is over. So far it’s been nothing but comical. We all thank you for the encouragement and free entertainment. ********”You are an embarrassment to eBay. “- spongeworthy********* ********”If you need help with a Mental Health Awareness reach out buddy”- cdbtm_81 ******* *******”Hey Brother your math is just a little off. But good luck to you. I believe that we create the market. We do that by setting the value ourselves. So thank you and have a wonderful day” -Beverlyhillsbrokers********* *******”You’re an idiot for listing the Gold Kurtz for that ridiculous price. Maybe you’re just new. But your description doesn’t even make sense. Nice card. But it’s like $700-$1200.” -burnandturncards-25********* ******”So by your logic... 1/100 card is worth $1,000,000?” -I-4-n-i ****** *******“Wishing you the best.” -C2corner***** ********”HAHAHAHAH...OH MAN!!” -rendo_kri ****** *******” Appreciate your reasoning for listing this card at over 1/4 Million Dollars. But I’m sorry to say that this card will NEVER come close to the price you value it at. Maybe if it was #’d to 10 or 5 then….MAYBE. But never to 50.” -firedup222****** *****”Absolutely fabulous description.. !! 5 stars!” -stonersboner****** *******”Slant, letter formation, are pre pressure are way off., Your ethics. Incident reported.” -bojo_9710 ****** ******”��” -texastiger5ptpl******* *****”Would you do a million for it?” -ryproj-0*****

Perhaps the real takeaway is how serious people take themselves in messaging sellers on ebay

OhioLawyerF5 · 08-13-2025, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenightman

Bro, isn’t unstable. He’s having fun. A long while back, I didn’t do exactly what this guy did, but I wrote absurd item descriptions for cards I was selling as a creative writing project. I didn’t sell the card, but I got a writing job because of it.

This was what I took from it as well. It was obvious in the original description he was just posting the card with a high asking price to field offers, and was having fun with the description. Then when a bunch of blowhards messaged him, he got to take his fun to an even higher level.

oldgoldy97 · 08-13-2025, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

This was what I took from it as well. It was obvious in the original description he was just posting the card with a high asking price to field offers, and was having fun with the description. Then when a bunch of blowhards messaged him, he got to take his fun to an even higher level.

Will you pay G&S?

okumeister · 08-13-2025, 01:18 PM

But the same Nick Kurtz purple auto /250 that he has listed is available for $329.00 (with free shipping).
Seems like a bargain!

imbluestreak23 · 08-13-2025, 01:56 PM

If I start a card at auction and let's say it routinely sells for $200, and some halfwit throws me an offer of $40, I will usually counter at $40,000,000 and inform them that I know I am too high, they are obviously too low, that we can probably reach some realistic agreement if they actually look at sale prices and offer accordingly.

Have fun with it

dodgerfanjohn · 08-13-2025, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenightman

Bro, isn’t unstable. He’s having fun. A long while back, I didn’t do exactly what this guy did, but I wrote absurd item descriptions for cards I was selling as a creative writing project. I didn’t sell the card, but I got a writing job because of it.

I put a picture of my pug in one of my listings. And of course had to put a disclaimer in all caps "STEWIE THE PUG NOT INLCUDED!!!"

JeffG1954 · 08-13-2025, 03:48 PM

My initial thought on the original was that it was AI gone crazy.

fabiani12333 · 08-13-2025, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

This was what I took from it as well. It was obvious in the original description he was just posting the card with a high asking price to field offers, and was having fun with the description. Then when a bunch of blowhards messaged him, he got to take his fun to an even higher level.

This is the seller stating they are using the listing as a promotional stunt to pump up the value:

Quote:

Establishing a price that showcases my confidence in the product, effectively precluding its transfer to another party.

It seems like a poor translation, with the noun "product" being used to describe the listed card, but it's clear what they mean.

lemmer · 08-13-2025, 09:13 PM

https://ebay.us/m/w0dvUM

Another fun one

08-12-2025, 02:21 PM	#1
winstead Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 37	eBay Price Rationale - too funny Kids, don’t do drugs. No low ball offers, I know what I have! “ The 2025 Bowman Chrome Nick Kurtz Autographed GOLD LAVA REFRACTOR trading card, with a limited print run of 50, is a rare gem for baseball enthusiasts. This card, featuring Nick Kurtz's authentic autograph, is a valuable addition to any collection due to its high-quality construction, serial numbering, and rookie insert status. However, the current asking price appears unrealistic, given the lack of demand. Establishing a price that showcases my confidence in the product, effectively precluding its transfer to another party. It will be interesting to see if the card attracts attention due to its pricing strategy, whether attractively priced or unusually valued. It is indeed gold after all. This calculation is straightforward. The value of my card is calculated by multiplying 36/50 by $100, which equals $365,000, however the calculation provided yields $365,000 The range spans from $15,000 for a 1/50 card to $505,000 for a 50/50 card. Considering the context, sales at this range seem unlikely, and holding appears certain. I suggest the remaining 49 owners of 50 gold cards join forces to determine the number of card holders in possession of their cards and those still sealed in packs. Let's enhance our cards to unmatched standards. The worst possible outcome would be a genuine buyer, but I wouldn't think anyone would be content with the price obtained.” https://ebay.us/m/5H3M27

08-12-2025, 02:59 PM	#4
NYRE2PECT Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,082	36 / 50 x $100 = $72 __________________ Primarily retired from collecting, but doing a Greatest Sho-man binder thing. I do love California Angels baseball.

08-12-2025, 03:16 PM	#7
SaveMeTheGum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NH --> CA --> SC Posts: 16,658 Cardboard_Dynamite CardboardDynamite	Noobs love attention... __________________ Pay fast. Ship fast. Deal with people honestly. IG: CardboardDynamite

08-13-2025, 01:18 PM	#15
okumeister Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,461	But the same Nick Kurtz purple auto /250 that he has listed is available for $329.00 (with free shipping). Seems like a bargain! __________________ Mainly collecting Topps Now Collecting following players : Ichiro, Christian Yelich, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto

08-13-2025, 01:56 PM	#16
imbluestreak23 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Meandering the matrix code that the hobby/forum overlords spit out Posts: 17,779 shortslabs	If I start a card at auction and let's say it routinely sells for $200, and some halfwit throws me an offer of $40, I will usually counter at $40,000,000 and inform them that I know I am too high, they are obviously too low, that we can probably reach some realistic agreement if they actually look at sale prices and offer accordingly. Have fun with it __________________ @shortslabs I'VE WITNESSED HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE HERE...IT'S ROTTEN https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerShort

08-12-2025, 02:32 PM	#2
Boredlawyer Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,125	I like it. These are the people that buy pre-sells with no checklist. I need these people in the hobby.

08-12-2025, 03:11 PM	#5
dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,327 sternroolz	Da fuq?

08-12-2025, 08:27 PM	#9
Cardsareus84 Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Texas Posts: 126 Cardsareus84	Go look at the description now, seems like they are adding every persons offer message, etc. I was going to offer $5 but this person is on drugs or mentally unstable it seems.. Although it’s been reduced to once again appears unrealistic, I still intend to hold it until the ROY deal is over. So far it’s been nothing but comical. We all thank you for the encouragement and free entertainment. ******”You are an embarrassment to eBay. “- spongeworthy***** ****”If you need help with a Mental Health Awareness reach out buddy”- cdbtm_81 *** ***”Hey Brother your math is just a little off. But good luck to you. I believe that we create the market. We do that by setting the value ourselves. So thank you and have a wonderful day” -Beverlyhillsbrokers***** ***”You’re an idiot for listing the Gold Kurtz for that ridiculous price. Maybe you’re just new. But your description doesn’t even make sense. Nice card. But it’s like $700-$1200.” -burnandturncards-25***** **”So by your logic... 1/100 card is worth $1,000,000?” -I-4-n-i ** ***“Wishing you the best.” -C2corner* ****”HAHAHAHAH...OH MAN!!” -rendo_kri ** ***” Appreciate your reasoning for listing this card at over 1/4 Million Dollars. But I’m sorry to say that this card will NEVER come close to the price you value it at. Maybe if it was #’d to 10 or 5 then….MAYBE. But never to 50.” -firedup222** *”Absolutely fabulous description.. !! 5 stars!” -stonersboner** ***”Slant, letter formation, are pre pressure are way off., Your ethics. Incident reported.” -bojo_9710 ** **”��” -texastiger5ptpl*** *”Would you do a million for it?” -ryproj-0***

08-12-2025, 08:57 PM	#10
thenightman Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 6,680	Bro, isn’t unstable. He’s having fun. A long while back, I didn’t do exactly what this guy did, but I wrote absurd item descriptions for cards I was selling as a creative writing project. I didn’t sell the card, but I got a writing job because of it.

08-12-2025, 11:35 PM	#11
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12,124	It's basically a call to get other sellers to push their prices of Kurtz's cards higher -- it's a pump listing. No mention of why his cards deserve to be pumped -- just an attempt at market manipulation.

08-13-2025, 03:48 PM	#18
JeffG1954 Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 3,118	My initial thought on the original was that it was AI gone crazy.

08-13-2025, 09:13 PM	#20
lemmer Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 701	https://ebay.us/m/w0dvUM Another fun one __________________ Collecting sf giants flagship golds / sf giants heritage chrome refractors / minor league sets All offers are good for 24 hours. Trading @ https://bit.ly/jon-trade-hub