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Do you thoroughly read all Ebay descriptions before purchasing?
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mrmopar
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I have been guilty of not doing this on many occasions, and I usually only notice after I get something that surprises me and I go back to see if it was my fault of the seller. This just happened to me recently when I didn't spend enough time looking at the pictures of a listing. It was a signed Goudey card. I won, got it and a large area of the back surface was missing paper. I went back and sure enough, it was clear as day in the picture I never bothered to look at. I was disappointed in myself, but really got it for the autograph. I just prefer my signed cards to be in the best possible condition and major flaws will detract from the item I'n my mind.
I think purchasing through the Ebay app has made me lazy about this lately. I try to always read descriptions though.
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rickeyfanatic
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I was on the iPad at the time, so the Ebay app comment is actually spot on.
RiceLynnEvans75
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Most definitely. Just like with anything outside of ebay, I want to know what I'm actually getting before buying and if I have questions, I ask before the item ends and not after.
Juan Gris
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I have my team of lawyers look over the description before placing every bid.
I am terrible at it and its burned me a few times. Although if i dont read the description, its my responsibility if i dont get what i thought...
BBCgalaxee
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Why wouldn't everyone read it?
I'm actually very surprised there's people here who don't.
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byronscott4ever
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I try to and am not a fan of those who write long descriptions and bury key details at the bottom--like a box sale and at the end is the key info, such as it's actually retail, a blaster, etc.
gt2590
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Then I'll keep it brief. This post is a Winner in this week's "random post" Contest!
You got $1 FCB Buck and it will be added to your Total on Sunday, Congrats!
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rickeyfanatic
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gt2590
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Wow, cool! I can get someone to proof read auctions for me now!
Actually, it was [MENTION=3905]byronscott4ever[/MENTION] 's individual post that earned the FCB Buck...
Sorry sir!
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rickeyfanatic
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Oh, thought it was the original post, but no worries, congrats to [MENTION=3905]byronscott4ever[/MENTION] !
Mark70Z
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Common sense would say that I look at all of the description and I should do so, but I find myself at times not being thorough. I almost got bit again on a recent '63 Fleer raw card on my watch list. It looked really nice and the bidding wasn't high at all, so in this case I read the description and it stated paper loss on back. Glad I didn't bid... Anyway, it's got me a few times in the past, but it's been my fault "most" of the time. Other times the seller will "hide" the issues within the description.
MansGame
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Basically never.
Dpendola
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Unfortunately yes, I bid on an autographed Larry Fitzgerald card that was a good deal so I bid without looking at description...after I win realize that the card itself does not have a CoA and that this is apparently in IPA, which makes me believe it is not real. I only paid 10 dollars so it's not that big I a deal, but for all I know it could be real right?
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rickeyfanatic
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I received the card yesterday, the picture in the auction didn't clearly show the extent of the creasing, but I guess he had it covered with his description. Live and burn
