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Girltrader
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 posted July 05, 2011 05:01 PM   Click Here to See the Profile for Girltrader Click Here to Email Girltrader Send a private message to Girltrader Click to send Girltrader an Instant Message Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote 
I came across the auction of an original art Candelabra on Ebay. Since someone payed nearly 30 000 i checked out the details. I then come across the 2 videos after scrolling down a bit.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CANDELABRA-TAWNOS-ORIGINAL-MTG-ANTIQUITIES-ARTWORK-/310325833188?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4840dc6de4

In the second video he is not sure about the amount of Beta rares or set size but that is reasonable. Just that i would think he would know it all as you see how specialized he is, the level of knowledge and products he deals in.

The main thing is in the 1st video he is specifically showcasing the Antiquities expansion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyiuFYghxnk&feature=player_embedded

Unfortunately for such a professional, he messes up the expansion order. Could have been a slip of the tongue had he only briefly mention Antiquities being the 3rd expansion but he goes on to list the 1st 3 expansions as Arabian Nights, Legends then Antiquities.
So it is actually not just a slip of the tongue.

Regular folks or even minor dealers getting it wrong is totally fine. But they specifically deal with the oldest & rarest cards.

Question is if you were dealing at such a high level with that kind of $ involved, level of product & professionalism would you expect the dealer to know the basics?

For example being listed as an authorized premier grading authority & professional. Though they are specifying they are into the "grading" aspect of it they also are listed as in the "dealing" aspect of it so i would expect some sort of knowledge as on top they are so in depth that they deal with the artists directly.

Would you expect common knowledge when you are spending close to 30K on product from a specialized leading authority? Just wondering how comfortable you would be in that situation? True premier dealers like SCG i would have no issue as i trust their knowledge especially on the basics.

Impressive amount of such rare products. Most likely inventory worth in the low millions (1 - 2). Beta starters, early booster boxes, packs & highly graded powers that they always have or deal in.
Makes me wonder if people are printing the graded ones. =) Are there that many minty A/B power that he seems to always have? Either way a lot of good stuff.

 
caquaa
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 posted July 05, 2011 05:10 PM   Click Here to See the Profile for caquaa Click Here to Email caquaa Send a private message to caquaa Click to send caquaa an Instant Message Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote View caquaa's Trade Auction or SaleView caquaa's Trade Auction or Sale
quote:
Originally posted by Girltrader:
Question is if you were dealing at such a high level with that kind of $ involved, level of product & professionalism would you expect the dealer to know the basics?

There is a reason no one likes this guy. He knows nothing of the game and is only in it to attempt to make some money. Not sure how hes still going with the prices he wants. Either way, I wouldn't buy a thing from him even if he was charging reasonable prices.

[Edited 1 times, lastly by caquaa on July 06, 2011]

 
MTDetermine
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 posted July 05, 2011 08:13 PM   Click Here to See the Profile for MTDetermine Click Here to Email MTDetermine Send a private message to MTDetermine Click to send MTDetermine an Instant Message Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote 
You will be surprised. There are many people out there, particularly Asians, who equate size of price with quality. There will be takers for his prices, though some waiting is needed.

I have seen many Asian businessmen who just want to sell you something and care for nothing. Fellow countrymen? Nah, profits come first. I was able to crave up a niche becos other dealers want 40% net margins while I was happy to settle for 10-15% net margins

 
Jazaray
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 posted July 05, 2011 08:26 PM   Click Here to See the Profile for Jazaray Click Here to Email Jazaray Send a private message to Jazaray Click to send Jazaray an Instant MessageVisit Jazaray's Homepage  Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote 
Personally, I wouldn't touch this. The name is similar to a known scammer, and the items in question are too easily searchable. And Antiquities was the second MTG expansion set, so yes, he is also wrong there.

And the ebay auction for for the Artwork, not the card itself.


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 posted July 05, 2011 08:29 PM   Click Here to See the Profile for coolio Click Here to Email coolio Send a private message to coolio Click to send coolio an Instant MessageVisit coolio's Homepage  Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote 
the dude's a putz, and is the laughing stock of "dealers"

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CoupDeGrace
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 posted July 05, 2011 08:36 PM   Click Here to See the Profile for CoupDeGrace Click Here to Email CoupDeGrace Send a private message to CoupDeGrace Click to send CoupDeGrace an Instant Message Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote 
I had bought a card from there once. I will never ever get from there again! Lack of effort of the packaging overall.
 
Ihateworking
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 posted July 06, 2011 01:44 AM   Click Here to See the Profile for Ihateworking Click Here to Email Ihateworking Send a private message to Ihateworking Click to send Ihateworking an Instant MessageVisit Ihateworking's Homepage  Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote View Ihateworking's Have/Want ListView Ihateworking's Have/Want List
I bought my Weakness art directly from Shuler for $350. Even though the Weakness is not not iconic in anyway and the Candelabra maybe is, I cant image he sold the Candelabra for anywhere close to that 30K.
 
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 posted July 06, 2011 03:46 AM   Click Here to See the Profile for Tha Gunslinga Click Here to Email Tha Gunslinga Send a private message to Tha Gunslinga Click to send Tha Gunslinga an Instant MessageVisit Tha Gunslinga's Homepage  Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote View Tha Gunslinga's Trade Auction or SaleView Tha Gunslinga's Trade Auction or Sale
It was bought by whoever bought all the expensive items and didn't pay for them, is my guess.

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