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[comicdonna]

9% difference with a check/MO vs paypal

[MetalPSI]

Not accusing this seller of any wrong doing except maybe a lack of common sense.

No returns on slabbed books and yet uses a small, blurry scan with some glare for good measure

 

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9297998#Post9297998

 

To be fair, all the books in the sig are also blurry. They probably just went to the Seanfingh school of photography

[comicdonna]

[MetalPSI]

Yeah. I said it.

[VintageComics]

When someone is asking double of GPA on raw books, is it bad form to PM an offer well under the ask? (around GPA)

I usually keep my offers within +/or/- 10%, so I usually just skip those sellers, just not sure if it is ok to send the offer.

 

An offer is not bad form as long as it's respectful.

 

Also, the book might be double GPA but is the book severely undergraded? There are some sellers who just plain undergrade their books and even over GPA their prices are bargains.

[VintageComics]

Not accusing this seller of any wrong doing except maybe a lack of common sense.

No returns on slabbed books and yet uses a small, blurry scan with some glare for good measure

 

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9297998#Post9297998

 

To be fair, all the books in the sig are also blurry. They probably just went to the Seanfingh school of photography

 

It's likely just a scanner that doesn't do slabs very well.

 

I'd say if someone is interested with the no return policy, they can always ask for better pics.

[MustEatBrains]

Not accusing this seller of any wrong doing except maybe a lack of common sense.

No returns on slabbed books and yet uses a small, blurry scan with some glare for good measure

 

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9297998#Post9297998

 

To be fair, all the books in the sig are also blurry. They probably just went to the Seanfingh school of photography

 

It's likely just a scanner that doesn't do slabs very well.

 

I'd say if someone is interested with the no return policy, they can always ask for better pics.

 

+1 My scanner blurs the heck out of slabs. Great for raw books though. Until I upgrade I use my iPad to take pics of slabs, however would always offer a return policy regardless.

[Jeffro.]

Not accusing this seller of any wrong doing except maybe a lack of common sense.

No returns on slabbed books and yet uses a small, blurry scan with some glare for good measure

 

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9297998#Post9297998

 

To be fair, all the books in the sig are also blurry. They probably just went to the Seanfingh school of photography

 

It's likely just a scanner that doesn't do slabs very well.

 

I'd say if someone is interested with the no return policy, they can always ask for better pics.

 

I'd say the seller should be proactive and provide those extra (and hopefully clearer) pics up front

[comix4fun]

I don't think its bad form at all. I would first ask if there's wiggle room in the asking price and subtly reference GPA pricing. Doesn't hurt to ask.

 

 

 

In terms of "wiggle room" if they guy is pricing raws at 200% GPA he's going to have to do a full on watusi to get into the realm of reality.

 

I just thought it may be better etiquette then, "Hey dummy, do you want to sell the book or not?"

 

You're right, that is better.

[comix4fun]

9% difference with a check/MO vs paypal

 

 

It was better than that yesterday. He offered 10% off for using a check.

[VintageComics]

Not accusing this seller of any wrong doing except maybe a lack of common sense.

No returns on slabbed books and yet uses a small, blurry scan with some glare for good measure

 

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9297998#Post9297998

 

To be fair, all the books in the sig are also blurry. They probably just went to the Seanfingh school of photography

 

It's likely just a scanner that doesn't do slabs very well.

 

I'd say if someone is interested with the no return policy, they can always ask for better pics.

 

I'd say the seller should be proactive and provide those extra (and hopefully clearer) pics up front

 

Sure, but we all know that most comic book collectors (or many dealers for that matter) are not always the best business people.

 

I mean, the selling world is littered with terrible pictures. eBay, this forum, Facebook (the awesome thumb pics abound on Facebook) and even some dealer's consignments are full of bad pics.

 

 

 

 

[Awax]

Yeah. I said it.

 

KAV Jr.

[MetalPSI]

Yeah. I said it.

 

KAV Jr.

 

You really don't like me, eh?

 

May beavers dip you in maple syrup and roll you through pine needles

 

[Dutch74]

Anybody experience in dealing with Matt Brennan / SpideyCollectibles / Thecomicnewsstand (= eBay-ID).

 

He seems to have nice books, at huge prices, but details about the deal seem to be changing continuously. I have now 57 mails from him about a single deal in 4 days time!?

 

Is he fake or reliable and just a bit strange?

[Dutch74]

I am a bit suspicious as this guy asks for a first time deal immediately a PayPal Friends & Family payment

[Gotham Kid]

I have now 57 mails from him about a single deal in 4 days time!?

 

 

Holy ! Sounds like he's desperate. Stay away.

[thehumantorch]

Not accusing this seller of any wrong doing except maybe a lack of common sense.

No returns on slabbed books and yet uses a small, blurry scan with some glare for good measure

 

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9297998#Post9297998

 

"PayPal purchase add 4% Will offer 5% off with check or money order payment"

 

9% swing from paypal to check or money order?

 

Pass

[thehumantorch]

I am a bit suspicious as this guy asks for a first time deal immediately a PayPal Friends & Family payment

 

Saves him fees and puts you at severe risk. You'll have zero paypal protection

Edited April 20, 2016 by thehumantorch

[MustEatBrains]

I am a bit suspicious as this guy asks for a first time deal immediately a PayPal Friends & Family payment

 

Saves him fees and puts you at severe risk. You'll have zero paypal protection

 

Just say no to this paypal personal slop.. Seems shady.

[Chaseman210]

Definitely stay away.