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Friday, May 29, 2020

Patience is key

For the last year or so, I've seen this card in my Ty Hensley saved eBay search.
I set my mark of $7 (plus shipping). I decided I would not pay above that. For months upon months, the listing fluctuated between $9.99, 12.99, and 14.99. Each time I offered $7. Each time the seller tried to get a little more out of me. I balked.

Maybe I was being cheap for a card I wanted. But also if it's listed that long...and only one person is inquiring...maybe it's listed too high.

Finally I wore him down. Maybe? He did accept $7, literally after almost a year my first offer. Maybe I could have gotten it for less. I don't know. But at this point rare autographs and 1/1s are the only Ty Hensley's I don't have, and they don't come up often, so I think it felt it was an ok price since I only buy one every couple of months.
Regardless, I like it. It'll look nice in my collection.
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4 comments:

  1. P-town TomMay 30, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    Good for you to sticking to your plan! A 1/1 of a PC Guy for 7 bucks is a fantastic price!

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  2. Tim B.May 30, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    Way to stick to your plan and congrats on adding an awesome card!

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  3. FujiMay 30, 2020 at 11:57 AM

    Congratulations! I've been on both sides of this double edged sword. Sometimes it has paid off. Other times I have lost out. No regrets though. Once I set on a price I wanna pay, the rest is outta my hands.

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  4. Zippy ZappyMay 31, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    Woof, now that's a nice addition.

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