Wow, nice Ripken win!

[timfsu2k]

Just trolling the 'bay the other night and picked up this auction:

Ripken

Basically bought it because I can always move Ripken cards pretty well in trades here on the Bench. So the packaged arrived today:

93 Leaf Heading for the Hall $10
94 Donruss Special Edition $5
96 UD Ripken Collection 16 $6
98 UD Prime Nine $4
99 UD Century Legends 55 $2.50 (not an insert, but I'm cool!)
99 UD Textbook Excellence $6 x2
99 Ultimate Victory Hit Men $6
00 Ultra Swing Kings $8
00 UD Faces of the Game $10
00 UD Ionix Reciprocal $12 x2
00 Fleer Gamers Cal to Greatness $5
00 Skybox Skylines $4
00 SPx 54 $4 (another non insert, but I'm still cool!)
00 Skybox Dominion Eye on October $10

And a few biggies!

99 UD HoloGrFx Future Fame Gold $40
99 UD Forte $20
99 UD Black Diamond Mystery Numbers /1300 $30
99 UD Immaculate Perception $25

So, actually only got 18 inserts, but I am more than fine with that! $226.50 in combined BV. That was the final purchase on my Ebay gift certificate that I received for Christmas from my wife. Thanks sweetie!

 

[tglg]

Wow, that is pretty good. I should have tried to run you up, LOL. Especially since that seller lives 15 minutes away from me. I could have maybe picked them up from him. Congrats!

 

[mlbme22]

Congrats- Gotta love some of those ebay auctions!!

 

[timfsu2k]

Thanks! I was looking at the seller's other items, and his listings are not very efficient, and sometimes are confusing! He has a McGwire SP Leg Cuts bat listed for $19.99, but then has a lot listed that includes a McGwire GU base card that books for $50. Starting price of the lot? $9.99!

Anyway, I'm glad you didn't run me up but to tell you the truth I only bid $8 I think!

 

[tglg]

I see you put in a second bid, just to help cover yourself, LOL.

 

[OriolesFan8]

I still have about 100 Ripkens (base / inserts) that I'd love to move but am too lazy to list separately. That auction is exactly why I haven't just tried to dump them at one time. Nice job!

Todd

 

[timfsu2k]

Oh yea! I bid the minimum, then was afraid someone would steal it by just a few cents so I added a buck! Getting beat by $1.50 I can live with, 50 cents I cannot.

 

[timfsu2k]

I still have about 100 Ripkens (base / inserts) that I'd love to move but am too lazy to list separately. That auction is exactly why I haven't just tried to dump them at one time. Nice job!

Todd

Yea, I've found good deals in lots several times over the years. This auction was pretty bad in several ways - bad picture, bad description, and an opening bid that probably turned off most bargain hunters.

 

[Dark_Angel]

That was definitely a nice find! Congrats!

 

[mintman2]

WOW - NICE FIND !!!

I saw that auction and passed. Terrible picture and the list of cards sucked too, you couldn't tell what was in there.

99 UD F2 = 99 UD HoloGrFx Future Fame Gold $40. Who could have guessed, LOL

 

[chieftazmisty]

Hey Cardinal an what happen the last two games. Good thing you have good luck on Ebay than picking a winner on the courts.
Nice pick up Tim very nice indeed and must say a steal to boot.
Later
Tom

 

[dankir96]

I may have some Ripken's that you need. Would you like me to send you a list?

 

[timfsu2k]

WOW - NICE FIND !!!

I saw that auction and passed. Terrible picture and the list of cards sucked too, you couldn't tell what was in there.

99 UD F2 = 99 UD HoloGrFx Future Fame Gold $40. Who could have guessed, LOL

Yea, I know. ****** auction format = steal for me!

Hey Cardinal an what happen the last two games. Good thing you have good luck on Ebay than picking a winner on the courts.
Nice pick up Tim very nice indeed and must say a steal to boot.
Later
Tom

Come on Tom, no need to rub in the Cards' misfortunes!

I may have some Ripken's that you need. Would you like me to send you a list?

I appreciate the offer, but I don't actively collect Ripken. I only picked up this lot to use as tradebait.

 

[chieftazmisty]

Yea, I know. ****** auction format = steal for me!




Come on Tom, no need to rub in the Cards' misfortunes!



I appreciate the offer, but I don't actively collect Ripken. I only picked up this lot to use as tradebait.

Hey Tim
I forgot Pitt and Louisville were playing last sat or we would of had a challenge going on Guess we will have to wait for the rematch.
Later
Tom