I would like some advice on what folks on here think about this situation. I am not too up in arms, but feedback from other collectors is always helpful. I am also leaving the company name out for a few reasons, but the main is so folks are not biased in response but also if consent is this is normal business practice then I don't want the company to be taking a hit on reputation by a few who don't agree.
A few months ago, I was working on getting a jersey that I thought was overpriced and pointed out that other jerseys of that player (one a throwback and the other a special-patched) sold at very reputable auction houses for about 1/4 of this companies asking price. After several emails, I was quoted a price that was over the two auction prices but a decent price. After about a month of raising the funds I contacted the rep from the company and got a reply from another rep that the person I was working with is gone. I let them know I was ready to move on the item and was asked to send the email where I was quoted the price. I replied with that email and was told that they could not sell at that price. For reference, the asking price is $1000. The two sold at auction for right at $250-ish and I was quoted $300. Not a high-end item I know. Anyway, I was told by the rep that they could do $500 but that is double what the market is and a lot more than my offered price so I declined.
The question is, should I pursue trying to get it at the $300 or just let it drop? Just curious as to how other collectors would handle the situation. Also, bear in mind the company has several jerseys of this player. Thanks for your time and input. And the jersey I was getting is a normal game jersey, not a jersey like a throwback, etc.
A few months ago, I was working on getting a jersey that I thought was overpriced and pointed out that other jerseys of that player (one a throwback and the other a special-patched) sold at very reputable auction houses for about 1/4 of this companies asking price. After several emails, I was quoted a price that was over the two auction prices but a decent price. After about a month of raising the funds I contacted the rep from the company and got a reply from another rep that the person I was working with is gone. I let them know I was ready to move on the item and was asked to send the email where I was quoted the price. I replied with that email and was told that they could not sell at that price. For reference, the asking price is $1000. The two sold at auction for right at $250-ish and I was quoted $300. Not a high-end item I know. Anyway, I was told by the rep that they could do $500 but that is double what the market is and a lot more than my offered price so I declined.
The question is, should I pursue trying to get it at the $300 or just let it drop? Just curious as to how other collectors would handle the situation. Also, bear in mind the company has several jerseys of this player. Thanks for your time and input. And the jersey I was getting is a normal game jersey, not a jersey like a throwback, etc.
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