Does this bug you as a buyer on EBAY?

[Hawaiian BamBam]

Does this bug you as a buyer on EBAY?

When you look at a card that you know is in nr-mt/mt condition because it is for example a 2011 topps card, and the scan shows it is cut off (probably the fault of the scanner or laziness of the seller to scan a good picture) it shows one side cut off but like i said you know the end isnt cut off because it is a newer card? would it look better, or would you like it better if sellers maybe scanned the card on a black back ground(unless the card is a black card such as 1989 donruss or 1987 donruss, then the card would be scanned on a piece of white paper, so you can see all four sides clearly? your thoughts?

 

[chaddie84]

It doesn't bother me simply because I won't buy the item if I can't see it. As a bidder, I assume what's not being shown is considered in "not acceptable" condition and move on to the next auction. Hopefully things naturally work themselves out by losing business. -Chad

 

[Hawaiian BamBam]

so,do you think it is better or do you like for sellers to scan their cards against a colored background such as a piece of black or blue paper, im thinking it might be netter because then you as a buyer can see the whole card and all four sides of the card.

 

[Droubaysports]

ive asked for new scans from people if it is a card i want and its a tougher card. otherwise i just pass on it

 

[dp33]

Agree with Chad - doesn't matter to me as I just move on. Chances are if they are that lazy in the scanning process, they're going to be that lazy when packaging and mailing it as well.

If it's a low-end card, they probably won't even waste their time rescanning it for you. If it's a high-end card, then they're probably trying to hide something. In my opinion, neither scenario is going to net me what I want (a new scan or a card in near-mint condition), so no point in wasting my time.

 

[Jeffo65]

Does not bother me at all

 

[David K.]

No trouble here....I move on to the next auction. Happy Holidays, David

 

[plopowitz]

The seller's feedback profile may tell a lot about what you're actually going to receive.
Happy New Year,
Pete

 

[GotMelky]

I agree, the seller's feedback can be a clue as to whether you take the risk. On lower end cards, I would probably be willing to accept the risk - especially if they state that the card is NrMint or Mint. On higher end stuff, take the time to scan individually with a background to show the card off a little better.

 

[valediction]

On high end/vintage yeah, otherwise not really. As mentioned, I look at the feedback, read the description. In a perfect world, sure, I'd LIKE to see the entire card, but when a guy has thousands or tens of thousands of listings for 25 cent-$1 cards, that's not going to be a deal breaker.