1927 Yankee Ball

[yanks12025]

Does this ebay auction look weird to any body.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8770089660&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[suave1477]

Re: 1927 Yankee Ball

Yanks whats the deal with this auction do you think its the real thing or do you know something different to prove otherwise. I mean in all seriousness i would love to take a stab at bidding on an item like that, but due to the fact the person has very low feedback and that they are keeping the bidders private and that they are not showing the actual LOA does bother me.

What do you think?

[vwtdi]

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3 transactions in as many months? Never sold anything on ebay before, now this? Bidder IDs kept private?

Don't even think about it !

Keith

[yanks12025]

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Yeah I agree with you vwtdi. And to me something is funny with the photo of it like its from a google search or something. And why would he put it at $9.99 when a ball like that could be worth around $20000 and up.

[suave1477]

Re: 1927 Yankee Ball

I agree with the both of you, I just always hope to see the guy who doesnt know what he has and you get something great for nothing. ( IT IS CALLED WISHFUL THINKING ) lol lol lol It does happen I have recently stumbled across a few things at decent prices that were actually worth a lot more.

It can happen!!!

I agree the auction does look totally fake, but there is a backlash to it. If that bid goes over a certain amount and they rip the person off with stealing there money they can face some serious legal issues.

[vwtdi]

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If I EVER question an auction in my mind (whether it be a gut feeling or something peculiar in the verbage, scan, feedback etc.), I tell myself I don't need to ask anyone else their opinion....

I already have my answer.

[trsent]

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Yeah I agree with you vwtdi. And to me something is funny with the photo of it like its from a google search or something. And why would he put it at $9.99 when a ball like that could be worth around $20000 and up.

I have discussed this in other threads, but I guess you missed it the last time I mentioned it:

Don't harass a seller for starting a bid at a low price. I start most all my auctions at .99 cents and I let the public decide the final price. It costs .20 cents to list a item starting at .99 cents or less and .35 cents to start a listing at $9.99 or less.

In a real auction world, you could start every auction at a penny and the public will set the final price for what your item is worth. Since I have had auctions end at over $10,000.00, I would say that this system is fine.

Just you cannot base if an autographed item is genuine based on the starting bid price - It is not even open for discussion.

Now, did you pay for the PSA Quick Opinion Service? I would think if you were going to bid on such an item, their $7.49 fee would be totally worth it.

http://www.psadna.com/quickopinion/(bnhee2i0scjs2a55uvsjfe55)/Default.aspx

[Swoboda4]

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Wouldn't you spend the extra money and have a reserve price on something like this?

[trsent]

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Wouldn't you spend the extra money and have a reserve price on something like this?

Again, no.

I tried to list an item with a reserve last month. It cost $40.00 to have a $4000.00 reserve. That is insane. I find no issues with a seller who lists items at low opening bids to let the public set the final price. Remember, this is a public auction - I have no idea if the item is genuine, just I wouldn't base a decision on the fact that they don't have a reserve or a low opening bid price.

I did email the seller asking for more pictures and asking why they do no accept PayPal for payment. The lack of PayPal with only taking money orders is a genuine concern, as a buyer now has no protection.

If your item is genuine you should sleep well using this strategy of a low opening bid since in the long run the public will bid up items and pay reasonable market price.

Now, if you item is determined not to be genuine, I assume that will show in the final strike price also.

[yanks12025]

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Yeah I have to agree with you trsent. But still if i had a ball like that i would at least put a buy it now.

[trsent]

Re: 1927 Yankee Ball

Yeah I have to agree with you trsent. But still if i had a ball like that i would at least put a buy it now.

Do you people sell on eBay?

If you put a buy-it-now on an auction with an opening bid of .99 cents (no reserve) once the first bid is placed, the buy-it-now disappears.

[yanks12025]

Re: 1927 Yankee Ball

Do you people sell on eBay?

If you put a buy-it-now on an auction with an opening bid of .99 cents (no reserve) once the first bid is placed, the buy-it-now disappears.

Do you have quote everything we say.

[trsent]

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Do you have quote everything we say.

Quoting a post you are replying to helps a user following a thread figure out what a reply is in response to. Sorry you take everything so literally. Don't you have school today?

[yanks12025]

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Its ok. And no i dont have school i have the hole week off. But i got two things to ask you because you know a lot. First how much is a game used 2003 Curt Schilling signed bat worth. And second is im going to the WBC in florida do you know if they are going to use different balls for it.
Thanks if you know.

[trsent]

Re: 1927 Yankee Ball

I have no idea what your bat is worth, I have bought and sold around 5 game used bats in my life. I'm sure someone out there knows.

As for the WBC, I'm sure they'll have specially made baseballs for the games and I'd be sure they'll sell them down there and on eBay.

What would make you think they would use MLB balls?