The new COMC website - what do you think?

[flagshipchromecollector]

Right next to the search box at top left, there's the new COMC tab (fruity little logo and all). You can login to the new site through there.

Didn't notice this until just now, but the bulk shipping rates have horribly skyrockted. Through the old site, it would cost me $286.40 for a bulk shipment of all 1900ish cards I need to ship. New site? $471 for the same exact shipping. There's virtually no savings between bulk shipping, standard ($474), rapid ($475.99), or even priority ($478.99)! They're really doing a great job of XXXXing this all up. Any improvements I have seen with the new selling rules (getting to have auto-accept without an upgrade) are being wiped out and then some.

I can't tell that shipping costs have changed, other than there is no bulk option right now.

 

[MansGame]

COMCs needs to keep to the philosophy that less is more IMO... just seems like they're trying to really blow this thing out of the water and I feel like they'll get way too ahead of themselves. I have really enjoyed their site and it being more of a boutique instead of some huge massive eBay like platform (even though they are huge, feels like a good site).

Also, I said it before and I'll say it again when it comes to the "book value". I feel this is a huge mistake. Yes, people will forget and move on BUT I really think this is a really nice option to the site and helps both buyers and seller when buying and selling cards; espeically cards either side is not familiar with but wants to transact

 

[sportscardtheory]

COMCs needs to keep to the philosophy that less is more IMO... just seems like they're trying to really blow this thing out of the water and I feel like they'll get way too ahead of themselves. I have really enjoyed their site and it being more of a boutique instead of some huge massive eBay like platform (even though they are huge, feels like a good site).

Also, I said it before and I'll say it again when it comes to the "book value". I feel this is a huge mistake. Yes, people will forget and move on BUT I really think this is a really nice option to the site and helps both buyers and seller when buying and selling cards; espeically cards either side is not familiar with but wants to transact

It's not COMC's fault Beckett ruined the "book value" part of COMC.

 

[MansGame]

It's not COMC's fault Beckett ruined the "book value" part of COMC.

Ahhh I didn't know this, sorry. I guess I should read the entire thread... so Beckett pulled the plug on allowing COMCs the ability to do this?

 

[sportscardtheory]

Maybe COMC can implement an "average sale" to their site instead of a "book value". Like, 21 Sales - $5.26 Average Sale, or something to that affect.

They could even implement a 3-tiered system which shows an up arrow for a card trending upwards, a down arrow for a card trending downwards or a slash for a card with no sales in a certain amount of time.

 

[sportscardtheory]

Ahhh I didn't know this, sorry. I guess I should read the entire thread... so Beckett pulled the plug on allowing COMCs the ability to do this?

It is explained on the video on page one. Apparently Beckett wanted to charge COMC an exorbitant amount for them to continue using their "book values" and it was not worthwhile for COMC to pay it.

 

[MansGame]

Maybe COMC can implement an "average sale" to their site instead of a "book value". Like, 21 Sales - $5.26 Average Sale, or something to that affect.

They could even implement a 3-tiered system which shows an up arrow for a card trending upwards, a down arrow for a card trending downwards or a slash for a card with no sales in a certain amount of time.

I agree with this.... did they add the ability to look up historical sales or completed sales? This entire change I just don't feel so good about...

It is explained on the video on page one. Apparently Beckett wanted to charge COMC an exorbitant amount for them to continue using their "book values" and it was not worthwhile for COMC to pay it.

OK, my bad. Thanks for telling me.... that sucks beckett threw the hammer down... just a matter of time I guess

 

[flagshipchromecollector]

Maybe COMC can implement an "average sale" to their site instead of a "book value". Like, 21 Sales - $5.26 Average Sale, or something to that affect.

They could even implement a 3-tiered system which shows an up arrow for a card trending upwards, a down arrow for a card trending downwards or a slash for a card with no sales in a certain amount of time.

Great ideas. We could get a true market value guide if they did that. Imagine if they could program some algorithms to determine estimated market values for each card listed on the site based on site sales of particular cards, players and sets. With enough of a sample size, you'd have the ultimate price guide.

 

[A_Pharis]

or if you have ad block...

I have adblock on my home laptop, and they weren't getting filtered. Odd.

 

[zyceoa]

Just a couple of questions. Why the additional 25 cents per card? I buy a good number of cards there under a buck and that extra fee would force me to use sportlots for the real cheap stuff. Second, I love how they're finally abandoning Beckett's REALLY outdated "book value", but if they keep showing the "percentage off" stat, then what the hell are they referring to?

 

[flagshipchromecollector]

Just a couple of questions. Why the additional 25 cents per card? I buy a good number of cards there under a buck and that extra fee would force me to use sportlots for the real cheap stuff. Second, I love how they're finally abandoning Beckett's REALLY outdated "book value", but if they keep showing the "percentage off" stat, then what the hell are they referring to?

I don't think it's additional. I think you just pay it up front (if you want) instead of pay it when you ship. You can turn that feature off. It is percentage off beckett.

 

[zyceoa]

So in essence, you would still know beckett value by doing simple math. And sellers would keep adjusting their prices until they're a certain percentage off "book value". Ugh. On a side note, can you please tell Beckett that 90s inserts of guys like McGwire, Bonds, and Clemens pale in comparison to guys like Griffey, Jeter, Ripken, and Thomas and should be reflected as such?

 

[flagshipchromecollector]

So in essence, you would still know beckett value by doing simple math. And sellers would keep adjusting their prices until they're a certain percentage off "book value". Ugh. On a side note, can you please tell Beckett that 90s inserts of guys like McGwire, Bonds, and Clemens pale in comparison to guys like Griffey, Jeter, Ripken, and Thomas and should be reflected as such?

Maybe beckett thinks we're all idiots.

 

[mudflap02]

Maybe beckett thinks we're all idiots.

I am currently holding the following cards in my PC, and have taken the time to scan and upload each.

Beckett may be onto something.

 

[sabrgeek]

I meant to post this earlier, but I agree with COMC on the Beckett pricing issue and IMHO the real issue is this: When the Topps Million Card giveaway/Diamond Anniversary game was going on in 2010-11 many collectors starting using COMC to look up book values for cards. You know, you may think what you want of Beckett, but they are still miles ahead in checklisting and pricing on an overall basis than anyone else. And that is a service that should be paid for and if I wanted to see the prices of an 1941 Play Ball common I could just check the COMC site. I'm sorry but that is not something that should be free. I will also say that sellers who send cards to COMC are informed what the book prices are so they can sell accordingly if they wish.

There is no perfect answer, but in reality until this was changed, Beckett was not getting fair value from COMC for their information and as COMC has grown Beckett had to make adjustments as well. While this is not what we want as a group, that decision *IS* Fair on an overall level

Rich

 

[Philip J. Fry]

Comparing the old with the new, I like the new design.
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[MansGame]

I meant to post this earlier, but I agree with COMC on the Beckett pricing issue and IMHO the real issue is this: When the Topps Million Card giveaway/Diamond Anniversary game was going on in 2010-11 many collectors starting using COMC to look up book values for cards. You know, you may think what you want of Beckett, but they are still miles ahead in checklisting and pricing on an overall basis than anyone else. And that is a service that should be paid for and if I wanted to see the prices of an 1941 Play Ball common I could just check the COMC site. I'm sorry but that is not something that should be free. I will also say that sellers who send cards to COMC are informed what the book prices are so they can sell accordingly if they wish.

There is no perfect answer, but in reality until this was changed, Beckett was not getting fair value from COMC for their information and as COMC has grown Beckett had to make adjustments as well. While this is not what we want as a group, that decision *IS* Fair on an overall level

Rich

Do you think COMCs should offer the service at a cost? Beckett would have an agreement with COMCs and people could have the service if paid for. I don't know if that'd work or if anyone would pay for it but would it be better than just removing it?

 

[George_Calfas]

Good to see you around!

Comparing the old with the new, I like the new design.
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[Philip J. Fry]

Good to see you around!

Thank you, sir.

 

[sportscardtheory]

Do you think COMCs should offer the service at a cost? Beckett would have an agreement with COMCs and people could have the service if paid for. I don't know if that'd work or if anyone would pay for it but would it be better than just removing it?

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