For the first time in months, I've finally added to my collection at an affordable price. Tom Alston cost me $3.19 after shipping and taxes ($1.49 + $1.49 + $0.20). The ideal price for this $15.00 card would have been $3.00, so this isn't bad at all. Unfortunately, I don't see this as a trend, but more as a fluke. I have not been to any card shows in a few years now, but as for online shopping, I see prices inflated to unbelievable rates. As an online seller, I see taxes and fees making it difficult to even be worth selling the card, as well as buyers demanding the most extravagant shipping methods, or leaving negative feedback even if a card was received in advertised condition. A stamped envelop is a perfectly fine method for sending a card in a semi-rigid sleeve. I charge $0.99 for that which certainly doesn't cover the listing and final value fees. Stamps, envelopes, paper, and card sleeve costs all make $0.99 shipping a great deal. No, there'll be no tracking, but I've only had 2 complaints of packages not received in almost 20 years.
Back in 1987, I could only dream of owning the entire collection of Topps/Bowman baseball cards. Today, this dream has nearly become a reality as I complete one vintage set after another. My strategy has been to build sets efficiently by focusing on the lowest grades possible. My goal has simply been to just own the original cards. This blog shares my journey of collecting, organizing, and enjoying my collection of Topps/Bowman baseball cards.
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