Greed in this hobby

[sportsnbikes]

Re: Greed in this hobby

An example of a dealer finding an opportunity and flipping for a huge profit. Say what you want about jerseys4thewin, but I would have done the same thing as he did, but I was like 30 minutes too late to the original auction. jerseys4thewin beat me to it.

Original seller didn't fully know the value of the item and offered this 1970 Phillies game used flannel for $70 Buy It Now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-vintage-Phillies-44-Game-Used-Worn-HomeJersey-/290925573923?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bc83f723&nma=true&si=83toTNgxKqvq82YFhQuuY437%252F28%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

jerseys4thewin sold it for $1275 (over a 1800% return).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GAME-USED-WORN-JOHNNY-BRIGGS-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-1970-WILSON-JERSEY-SET-2-RARE-/140996359328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d409b4a0&nma=true&si=83toTNgxKqvq82YFhQuuY437%252F28%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Just someone taking advantage of an opportunity. Nothing greedy about it.

I have no problem at all with this. Someone didn't do their research. I probably would've done the same thing.

[MLB~NUT]

Re: Greed in this hobby

To be honest, with some of these people, it is pure greed. They have to have everything of a certain player or team, and it looks like their mommies never taught them how to share. In a word, they are not collectors but hoarders.

And those dealer types who just swoop up an item to flip drive me crazy. Especially when I wanted that item as a collector. Yeah, I have picked up an item or two for investment purposes, but the majority of my collection is for my enjoyment. And I guess that a lot of us collectors are in the same boat.



As you should be. Sadly, connections, favoritism, and backdoor dealing dominate this hobby. People often benefit more from whom they know, rather than who they are and their character. It's the sorry state of this hobby and the reason why a lot of people are getting out.

The constant competition, the whose collection is bigger mentality drives me - and others like me - away from the hobby. It's as if some of these people believe that they are better, because of what they own. But you can't go into the grave with your collections; people are ultimately remembered, because of their character. If this is any consolation...

Agreed...

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Greed in this hobby

I have no problem at all with this. Someone didn't do their research. I probably would've done the same thing.

A "Lucky" "Greedy" "Capitalist" - how dare that Seller make a profit. (LOL)

Jim

[otismalibu]

Re: Greed in this hobby

http://www.projerseytalk.com/nba-jersey-talk/re-nba-jersey-pickups-vol-1/

[Phil316]

Re: Greed in this hobby

I knew something was up with Jersey4thewin. He is obviously shill bidding as I suspected. This might deserve its own thread.

[Phil316]

Re: Greed in this hobby

Correct user I'd is jerseys4thewin

[MSpecht]

Re: Greed in this hobby

Thanks to all who posted on this thread. Some interesting thoughts but it has pretty much run its course and will be locked. Thanks for the autograph link, that was cool.....

To finish this up by paraphrasing Mark17 and Frik:

"There ain't no luggage racks on a hearse."

Mike jackitout7@aol.com