The HARSH Reality of Buying Sports Cards on eBay...😕

In this video, I explain why buying sports cards on eBay is both a GOOD thing and a BAD thing. I share a short story of my recent purchase of a card on eBay, and the negative result in doing so.

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[thecrazedcardz]

Has something like this ever happened to you? 👇🏽

[tonydavis]

I have bought a good amount of raw cards on eBay. I found out very quickly. Never buy from any of the "LCS" or "Collectible" names with a ton of sales. They pre-screen all their cards. If they are clean and solid, they will send them to get graded. If they have any blemishes, they just post them on eBay and say that they are in "ungraded condition" or some other vague BS. They will manipulate the picture so that light is glaring or reflecting off any possible defect or flaw. Much better off sticking to your like average Joe that is much less likely to be screening their cards.

[BklynBryan]

The eBay listing usually says Near mint or better which states "Comparable to a fresh pack. Flaws may include: Minor corner and edge wear". So, if you read the listing and click on the circled i, it should show this info. If the card says it is Excellent it is actually worse than NM. Same with Very Good (worse than NM). Buying raw cards is hit or miss. Some people only buy graded cards from PSA, SGC, or CGC instead of raw.

[shaybapple]

Grading is the reason I stopped buying and selling sports cards years ago. Especially as someone who doesn't bother grading. I knew it was getting bad when I automatically put in the description "has minor scratches" for every chrome card I listed, whether it had them or not... just to stave off the return queens.

[aaaapee]

i buy from ebay because i am an introvert and doing deals in person gives me anxiety. i also sell on ebay and while i use the same description in all my listings, i also mention that if they want more pictures to ask and i will oblige. so the buyer has some responsibilty to do their due diligence.

[MLSE-Employee]

I am 100 percent honest on cards I sell, if it has a print line I say so, but mostly I don't even bother listing those cause I don't want issues and have a perfect rating.

[Iamtheiguana]

Bought about 40 cards on ebay this week. I find it easier when you just want to collect for pc and dont care about the grade so much as just having the card

[mattleone]

If the card has a visible flaw that the seller does not disclose, and the card is listed as NR MT, it doesn't matter if the seller "accepts" returns. That constitutes "item not as described" and they have no choice but to accept the return. They also have to pay for your return shipping expenses.

[Colfacts]

The pictures were lacking and that’s on the seller, but it’s also important as a buyer to avoid listings that don’t clearly show the cards condition - including corners. Genuine question and I mean this respectfully - NM by PSA standards is a 7-10, the reality is this would likely get somewhere in that rating. Is that not what you bought? From a sellers perspective, seems like many people buy a NM card and complain when it’s not mint / won’t grade a 10.

[JunkCardDawg]

How come everyone is allowed to smooth out or obviously mess with pictures of cards to try and hide the flaws.

[josephhuffman]

Don’t buy chrome cards on eBay. People know how to angle cameras to hide print lines

[acesup]

Started buying and selling cards on eBay is a GRIND! Selling sucks because it’s the best place to sell but the fees are BRUTAL

[AndrewMcGovern-cf]

They are forced to take a return if item is not as described and doesn't matter what they say if it is not as described.

[servo]

No matter if the listing says no returns or refund you are still a saved by the eBay buyer guarantee policy. You have 3 days from delivery of the item to request a refund. You need to take a picture of the issue and file a claim. If the seller did not disclose an issue put that in the message. I have always received a refund from seller if there is an issue like that. Hope this helps.

[markl]

I've heard that even if a seller says they do not accept refunds, you can call up ebay and press them and get a return. I offer free returns for this reason.

[TheMusicman]

you bought a raw card from p..bstein? that is a big no no. The only reason that store isnt banned is because he is a major shareholder of ebay.

[craigwinans]

Here is Ebay standard for near mint.
Near mint or better
Comparable to a fresh pack
Flaws may include:
Minor corner and edge wear
Sellers set the condition of ungraded cards on eBay based on our ungraded condition guidelines. Per eBay guidelines, the most significant flaw will anchor the condition of the card.
That corner dent does not meet the standard. First contact the seller about returning it for refund and if that goes nowhere then file an INAD. No returns mean nothing when Item Not As Described is filed. Pictures and scans never show flaws very well.

[joealexander]

No biggie, if you have ever sold on eBay and had an idiot decide they wanted to return something even though there’s no returns, no matter what if you file right you will win and get to return it.
An example is a sealed hobby box I sold, the cardboard where it would flip up when opened to display had been pushed down at some point and wasn’t perfectly together, still topps sealed no dents or damage etc.
The buyer claimed it wasn’t the correct item as listed. The pictures showed it that way, it was the same box, correct description and year, Brand etc.
I said no to return, they never said anything ever again after filing the return, and over a month later, (6 weeks), eBay decided they could return it. I’ll post picture of similar box, for my example. If you figure out something stupid enough to complain about, eBay will let you return it!

If you said corner was bent, you get to return it, nm-mint is condition listed. It’s not getting an 8 with bent corner. FYI

[HerNick]

Happens a lot unfortunately. I hate thise big consignment sellers cause they use their cookie cutter description for every item. You would need to send them questions on whatever item youre looking to bid on to get any sort of assurance. To be able to just say, "look at the pics, this is what you're bidding on"...is total bs...most of the time scanners dont provide enough detail to be able to determine condition. Just be careful on ebay. If youre not sure, make sure you contact seller.

[mariol]

ebay sides with the buyer. Ive been a buyer/seller for over 20 years. As others have said, mark it as "not as described". They have to take it back. Dont mail it back until ebay tells you too and a shipping label is provided by them.