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  • Greed and "why are you selling that" on eBay?

    Everyone has seen my threads about my buddy that I do card shows with...you know the guy that pulled the Danica Patrick 2010 Premium Autograph #7/25 (Door Number) or the 2010 Hulk Hogan TNA Quad Autograph #/5.

    Well....he's done it again! He purchased ONE (1) box of 2011 Goodwin and pulled the very popular and highly sought after Michael Jordan Autograph.

    He usually ask me to move the cards for him, either through trades (have done many here) or on eBay. This time he let a neighbor do it.

    The original listing price had a Buy It now of $899.00. He turned down several offers of $300 to $400.00.

    After seven days the card was relisted with a Buy It Now of $699.00.

    Last night he turned down an offer for $550.00....why? Because the buyer wanted the card shipped for the $550.00 and my friend was asking for $7.50 in shipping on top of the $550.00.

    Gordon Gekko (from the Wall Street Movie) made the comment: "The point is ladies and gentlemen that greed, for lack of a better word, is good."

    But in this case....greed just cost him $550.00.... or am I looking at this wrong?
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    Last edited by ranbethscards; 07-23-2011, 09:10 AM. Reason: updated
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  • #2
    Seems foolish to me that you would turn down $550 over 7.50.
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    • #3
      yea... seems a bit dumb to me... but ehhhh what do I know... I would take $200 on it right now I am so broke LOL

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      • #4
        Without hesitation I'd have taken the $550.

        The main items Im looking to trade for are
        Baseball HOFers Autos I need
        Orioles Autos I need
        Baseball HOFers GU I need
        Orioles GU I need
        Vintage Orioles I need 1950s through 1970
        However other offers will be considered

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        • #5
          Originally posted by ac-n-mike View Post
          yea... seems a bit dumb to me... but ehhhh what do I know... I would take $200 on it right now I am so broke LOL
          At $100.00 / box you are doubling your money...so heck yeah....I'd take $200.00!!!
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          • #6
            It can be looked at it both ways.

            yes the seller turned down $550 because he wanted ONLY $7.50 more
            but also
            the buyer turned down $557.50 becasue he wanted it for ONLY $7.50 less
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            • #7
              Originally posted by BHELSER1981 View Post
              It can be looked at it both ways.

              yes the seller turned down $550 because he wanted ONLY $7.50 more
              but also
              the buyer turned down $557.50 becasue he wanted it for ONLY $7.50 less
              That is how Gecko would have looked at it.

              Why not trade it? Rare card, of you trade in your favor you should be able to get back more then 550 in value. AM I wrong here?
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              • #8
                i woulda taken that easy, most of the jordans autos now are not worth alot, unless he is in a bulls jersey.
                Trade me you UNC stuff http://s1038.photobucket.com/home/NC_Phlash/allalbums

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                • #9
                  Is it his first Jordan auto? Maybe he doesn't REALLY want to get rid of it.
                  WHY N0T?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by CmWYNNE3 View Post
                    Is it his first Jordan auto? Maybe he doesn't REALLY want to get rid of it.
                    ..his first? nope...just G R E E D ............
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                    • #11
                      Or he really likes the card lol...
                      WHY N0T?

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                      • #12
                        UPDATE:

                        You have to be kidding.................

                        My buddy went to his local card shop on Friday morning....and did a trade.

                        NOT sure he got the best deal....especially after turning down $550.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                        1 box of 2011 Topps A&G

                        4 boxes of 2011 Donruss Elite (Football)
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