Buying pre-sale cases on ebay?

heinzward86 · 10-19-2013, 12:00 PM

Is it trustworthy? I feel like I got an awesome deal on 2013 chrome but am hesitant because they are getting money for something that isn't even released. Has anyone done this that give me some insight?

Oilngo · 10-19-2013, 12:04 PM

I'd stay away.

callou2131 · 10-19-2013, 12:07 PM

I have read of a few people getting burned on this. I would send a small deposit or at least make sure the release is very soon. You only have 45 days for a claim. If the product comes out in 46 days you are screwed with no protection.

AP4MVP · 10-19-2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callou2131

I have read of a few people getting burned on this. I would send a small deposit or at least make sure the release is very soon. You only have 45 days for a claim. If the product comes out in 46 days you are screwed with no protection.

Unless you paid using a credit card that was linked to your paypal account. You would be able to contact the credit card company and there is no time limit. Thats what i heard. Correct me if im wrong

trixstar · 10-19-2013, 12:11 PM

As long as you buy within the protection time-frame and you can do without the money I don't see an issue. Yea you might not get it but if you cant live without the money for that long you shouldn't be purchasing it anyway.

The boogeyman · 10-19-2013, 12:12 PM

Ive tried twice one person had around 7000 feedback and both times ive had to file a claim. Trying to save a few bucks isnt worth the headache. I'd use blowout or your favorite dealer.

Mrpwe1 · 10-19-2013, 01:56 PM

I did this with two cases of 2012 Chrome baseball and one worked out and one I had to file a claim on. I did end up saving a few hundred doing it this way, and to me filing a claim wasn't much work or stress as the guy never responded to emails from me or PayPal. So they refunded as soon as the claim window was open. Like others said, make sure it is within the 45 day window or use a credit card.

bballcollector · 10-19-2013, 01:57 PM

I wouldnt do it.

heinzward86 · 10-19-2013, 02:15 PM

fuuuuuuugggggggg.....

Lockdown32 · 10-19-2013, 05:43 PM

Your best bet is just to use blowout or other well known sites. Why risk buying something from someone you don't know. At least when you buy from blowout you know they are a legit company and you will get what you order. Sometimes trying to saving a few bucks just costs you that money in the end.

golferphil · 10-19-2013, 09:45 PM

Agree. Buying something not in hand on eBay is just asking for a headache.

Stat Monsters · 10-19-2013, 10:19 PM

Buy from Blowout Cards, it's a better source that's trustworthy with competitive pricing.

The risk of a "deal too good to be true" usually ends up being that way, so most pennywise pound foolish bargain shoppers regret trying to save nickles and dimes chasing a bargain.

Pre-sales from eBay Sellers is just a way to help them fund their purchase or get their deal (and if it becomes sizzling hot, don't be surprised if you get a refund and they tell you they couldn't get it, and end up selling it for a higher price), and it can end up in 3 ways:

1) You get the product.

2) You lose your money.

3) You get your money back, but lose the opportunity to get the product, and potentially have to pay a higher price elsewhere.

eliteco3 · 10-20-2013, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stat Monsters

Buy from Blowout Cards, it's a better source that's trustworthy with competitive pricing.

The risk of a "deal too good to be true" usually ends up being that way, so most pennywise pound foolish bargain shoppers regret trying to save nickles and dimes chasing a bargain.

Pre-sales from eBay Sellers is just a way to help them fund their purchase or get their deal (and if it becomes sizzling hot, don't be surprised if you get a refund and they tell you they couldn't get it, and end up selling it for a higher price), and it can end up in 3 ways:

1) You get the product.

2) You lose your money.

3) You get your money back, but lose the opportunity to get the product, and potentially have to pay a higher price elsewhere.

yes i agree. blowout is indeed the best

Shogun2049 · 10-20-2013, 06:04 AM

Why is it that people in this hobby seem to not use common sense? Give someone you don't know $600-800 1 or 2 months before the product has even been released. Why? What makes sense about that?

The person will take your money, withdraw it out of their throw-away Paypal account, never give you the case(s) you ordered, and still keep the money you gave them. Then, you'll be stuck paying the inflated prices once the cases are live.

Save yourself the time and go through a reputable source, i.e. Blowout, etc., but stick with a company, not a person.

NOTE: If you have to come on here and ask "Is this a good idea? Is it safe?", chances are, it's not.

10-19-2013, 12:00 PM	#1
heinzward86 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 313	Buying pre-sale cases on ebay? Is it trustworthy? I feel like I got an awesome deal on 2013 chrome but am hesitant because they are getting money for something that isn't even released. Has anyone done this that give me some insight?

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The boogeyman Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wyoming Posts: 935 j_dietsche@yahoo.com	Ive tried twice one person had around 7000 feedback and both times ive had to file a claim. Trying to save a few bucks isnt worth the headache. I'd use blowout or your favorite dealer. __________________ <a href="http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/johnny00779/?action=view&current=scan0004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/johnny00779/scan0004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

10-19-2013, 01:56 PM	#7
Mrpwe1 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 173	I did this with two cases of 2012 Chrome baseball and one worked out and one I had to file a claim on. I did end up saving a few hundred doing it this way, and to me filing a claim wasn't much work or stress as the guy never responded to emails from me or PayPal. So they refunded as soon as the claim window was open. Like others said, make sure it is within the 45 day window or use a credit card. __________________ I collect Michael Floyd and Jamell Fleming. Michael Floyd PC- http://sportscardalbum.com/u/mrpwe1

10-19-2013, 01:57 PM	#8
bballcollector Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 9,417 Banj	I wouldnt do it. __________________ RAMS & WARRIORS

10-19-2013, 12:07 PM	#3
callou2131 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Centreville, Md Posts: 8,489	I have read of a few people getting burned on this. I would send a small deposit or at least make sure the release is very soon. You only have 45 days for a claim. If the product comes out in 46 days you are screwed with no protection.

10-19-2013, 12:11 PM	#5
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,197 stunner316	As long as you buy within the protection time-frame and you can do without the money I don't see an issue. Yea you might not get it but if you cant live without the money for that long you shouldn't be purchasing it anyway.

10-19-2013, 02:15 PM	#9
heinzward86 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 313	fuuuuuuugggggggg.....

10-19-2013, 05:43 PM	#10
Lockdown32 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,188 natural54	Your best bet is just to use blowout or other well known sites. Why risk buying something from someone you don't know. At least when you buy from blowout you know they are a legit company and you will get what you order. Sometimes trying to saving a few bucks just costs you that money in the end. __________________ Want List- Brian Urlacher 2000 UD Encore Rookie Helmet Auto /25, Brian Urlacher 2009 Topps Unique Jumbo Patch /20, Brian Urlacher G/U Nameplate letters R, A, H ,R

10-19-2013, 09:45 PM	#11
golferphil Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4,055 Golferphil Golferphil	Agree. Buying something not in hand on eBay is just asking for a headache. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality. Embrace this moment. Remember; we are eternal, all this pain is an illusion. --Maynard James Keenan

10-19-2013, 10:19 PM	#12
Stat Monsters Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,504	Buy from Blowout Cards, it's a better source that's trustworthy with competitive pricing. The risk of a "deal too good to be true" usually ends up being that way, so most pennywise pound foolish bargain shoppers regret trying to save nickles and dimes chasing a bargain. Pre-sales from eBay Sellers is just a way to help them fund their purchase or get their deal (and if it becomes sizzling hot, don't be surprised if you get a refund and they tell you they couldn't get it, and end up selling it for a higher price), and it can end up in 3 ways: 1) You get the product. 2) You lose your money. 3) You get your money back, but lose the opportunity to get the product, and potentially have to pay a higher price elsewhere.

10-20-2013, 06:04 AM	#14
Shogun2049 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 1,827 nerdboy555	Why is it that people in this hobby seem to not use common sense? Give someone you don't know $600-800 1 or 2 months before the product has even been released. Why? What makes sense about that? The person will take your money, withdraw it out of their throw-away Paypal account, never give you the case(s) you ordered, and still keep the money you gave them. Then, you'll be stuck paying the inflated prices once the cases are live. Save yourself the time and go through a reputable source, i.e. Blowout, etc., but stick with a company, not a person. NOTE: If you have to come on here and ask "Is this a good idea? Is it safe?", chances are, it's not.