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I know there was an article on the site about this a while back, but that focused more on ethics and not supporting pack searchers who essentially steal cards from other collectors (and kids). But here a few more tidbits for thought which may strike a cord with people who don't care as much about little Johnny, but do care about their bottom line.
(Note: This is first hand experience based on all forms of 2012 Bowman Retail packs)
1. If the pack searcher knows there's a prospect autograph, he knows which prospect it is. They're able to identify the existence of the autograph by the unusual numbering of the prospect autograph cards (eg. BPA-JK). If they see JK, they can deduce whose card it is and they KNOW it's not Bryce Harper.
2. If they knew it was a redemption card, they would tell you it is a redemption card. If a pack searcher tries to sell a hot pack on eBay with the headline reading, "Auto/Redemption/Lucky Redemption Guaranteed," you're getting a basic autograph and nothing more. That's because they know if there's something better in the pack and will title the listing as such. They can feel or see the serial number and they know if it's a redemption card. The same goes for "Refractor/Numbered/Numbered Autograph." If it was an autograph, why would they say you might get a lesser card? They wouldn't. That doesn't make any sense. If you buy that pack you're getting some kind of non-autographed, numbered card (probably a blue).
3. The bottom line is that the pack searcher knows exactly what you're getting and it will always be the worst option they list.
If these reasons aren't enough to stop buying from pack searchers, THINK OF LITTLE JOHNNY! Every time a pack searcher sells a "Hot Pack," a little boy cries in his Speghetti-Os.
(Note: This is first hand experience based on all forms of 2012 Bowman Retail packs)
1. If the pack searcher knows there's a prospect autograph, he knows which prospect it is. They're able to identify the existence of the autograph by the unusual numbering of the prospect autograph cards (eg. BPA-JK). If they see JK, they can deduce whose card it is and they KNOW it's not Bryce Harper.
2. If they knew it was a redemption card, they would tell you it is a redemption card. If a pack searcher tries to sell a hot pack on eBay with the headline reading, "Auto/Redemption/Lucky Redemption Guaranteed," you're getting a basic autograph and nothing more. That's because they know if there's something better in the pack and will title the listing as such. They can feel or see the serial number and they know if it's a redemption card. The same goes for "Refractor/Numbered/Numbered Autograph." If it was an autograph, why would they say you might get a lesser card? They wouldn't. That doesn't make any sense. If you buy that pack you're getting some kind of non-autographed, numbered card (probably a blue).
3. The bottom line is that the pack searcher knows exactly what you're getting and it will always be the worst option they list.
If these reasons aren't enough to stop buying from pack searchers, THINK OF LITTLE JOHNNY! Every time a pack searcher sells a "Hot Pack," a little boy cries in his Speghetti-Os.
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