The QUEST to obtain a Bill Russell Exquisite Auto with $50 by June - Page 2

Sikkcaden · 10-05-2012, 11:14 PM

What a great thread. Best of luck!

Jtoole · 10-06-2012, 12:03 AM

Love the idea man, Best of luck to you!

Lmk if I can be of any assistance.

RookieFan15 · 10-06-2012, 06:38 PM

Transaction 8:

Sold the Cecchini for $11 Cash to warriorsmi. Ill call it $9.50 after shipping.

I am left with $9.50 Cash

and

Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO
RG3 Platinum RC
Andrew Luck Prestige RC
Andre Luck Finest RC
Harper Purple Refractor Paper
Randall Cobb Contenders Auto
Sanu R&S Auto GU
Hakeem GU
Bo Ryan Autographics
Terry Porter Autographics
Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC
Weeden Auto GU R&S

bullrose23 · 10-06-2012, 07:03 PM

i have wanted to do this for so long not the russell but trade my way up to a high value card , it takes a lot of time , good luck man . i think it is great

RookieFan15 · 10-07-2012, 07:49 PM

Transaction 9:

On a good day when the Patriots won, I was able to sell my Luck Finest RC on eBay for $10.40 Dlvd, after fees and shipping, ill call it $7.50

I am left with $9.50 Cash, $7.50 PayPal

and

Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO
RG3 Platinum RC
Andrew Luck Prestige RC
Harper Purple Refractor Paper
Randall Cobb Contenders Auto
Sanu R&S Auto GU
Hakeem GU
Bo Ryan Autographics
Terry Porter Autographics
Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC
Weeden Auto GU R&S

sals_cardz · 10-07-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RookieFan15

Transaction 9:

On a good day when the Patriots won, I was able to sell my Luck Finest RC on eBay for $10.40 Dlvd, after fees and shipping, ill call it $7.50

I am left with $9.50 Cash, $7.50 PayPal

and

Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO
RG3 Platinum RC
Andrew Luck Prestige RC
Harper Purple Refractor Paper
Randall Cobb Contenders Auto
Sanu R&S Auto GU
Hakeem GU
Bo Ryan Autographics
Terry Porter Autographics
Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC
Weeden Auto GU R&S

good luck bro, hope u get to your goal. im doing a similar thing with my cards, but i never make any deals or trades. guess my cards suck or im not a liked member on the board. lol

Sikkcaden · 10-14-2012, 10:04 AM

Any updates?

DrJ Converse · 10-14-2012, 05:32 PM

For this to work out you need to convert those cards to cash and then go after something higher end.

Right now you have too many cards without a consistent theme which will make it harder to package in a trade.

Keep us updated on your quest.

RookieFan15 · 10-14-2012, 09:34 PM

Long awaited update....

I am trying to sell off as much as I can and begin to focus on higher end cards.

Some people have been posting that these type of threads are bad. Well i'm only 17 and probably could never own the card I want any other way. I enjoy the challenge and it makes the hobby fun. What do you guys think?

Transaction 10:
Sold the Sanu for $7.65 to greggdemo. After fees and shipping comes out to be $5.50.

Transaction 11:
Sold the following on eBay through some friends:

Bo Ryan Autographics
Terry Porter Autographics
Hakeem GU
RG3 Platinum RC

for a combined value of....

$37.47 !!!! Ill call it $26.50 after shipping and fees.

So as it stands I have: $49 in PayPal

and the following cards:

Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO
Harper Purple Refractor Paper
Randall Cobb Contenders Auto
Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC
Weeden Auto GU R&S

Thanks for reading and I hope you are all enjoying it as much as I am!

Quigley24 · 10-14-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RookieFan15

So as it stands I have: $49 in PayPal

and the following cards:

Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO
Harper Purple Refractor Paper
Randall Cobb Contenders Auto
Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC
Weeden Auto GU R&S

Thanks for reading and I hope you are all enjoying it as much as I am!

Great progress so far! I'd be thrilled if essentially for $1 I got a Bill Russell auto, Randall Cobb auto and a Weeden auto/gu!

RookieFan15 · 10-20-2012, 11:59 PM

Sorry been taking a break from this adventure. Its rather hard to find a high end card at a good price.

But if only I had $300 at this point. I got 2 spots in crazymj's exquisite break and pulled the MJ. That would get me about 2 Bill Russell Exquisites.

Thread about the MJ is coming soon, but I thought I would let my supporters know first.

RookieFan15 · 11-24-2012, 02:48 PM

After a long hiatus... I have returned to my adventure.

Transaction 12:
Sold the following at numerous local shows and shops:

Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO
Randall Cobb Contenders Auto
Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC
Weeden Auto GU R&S

For a total of: $101

I am now at a total of $150 and a Harper Purple Refractor Paper.

Will try to pick up something tonight.

Celtsfan33 · 11-24-2012, 03:24 PM

Wow! This is awesome! I should try this sometime!

WillC · 11-24-2012, 03:29 PM

My prediction is that you'll have no problem raising the money but will struggle to find someone willing to sell a Bill Russell Exquisite Auto

imapippenfan · 11-24-2012, 09:38 PM

Shouldn't have a problem getting one with the 2011-12 Exquisite release.

Quite a few sold for under $100 on eBay.

CP3toOKC · 11-24-2012, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imapippenfan

Shouldn't have a problem getting one with the 2011-12 Exquisite release.

Quite a few sold for under $100 on eBay.

That's right, you can even get one now

RookieFan15 · 11-25-2012, 10:36 PM

I would want a older Patch Auto from Exquisite of Bill Russell versus the newer ones.

As for the next trick up my sleeve, I bought this beauty.

I don't know how the seller accepted the offer, but he needed the money badly I guess.

Transaction 13:
Bought the following for $150 Shipped:

I am sort of speechless. First one ever of him, and cannot wait to get it in hand. I might just end the journey now :-)

mikeumd · 11-25-2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RookieFan15

I would want a older Patch Auto from Exquisite of Bill Russell versus the newer ones.

As for the next trick up my sleeve, I bought this beauty.

I don't know how the seller accepted the offer, but he needed the money badly I guess.

Transaction 13:
Bought the following for $150 Shipped:

I am sort of speechless. First one ever of him, and cannot wait to get it in hand. I might just end the journey now :-)

wow congrats

Sikkcaden · 11-25-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RookieFan15

I would want a older Patch Auto from Exquisite of Bill Russell versus the newer ones.

As for the next trick up my sleeve, I bought this beauty.

I don't know how the seller accepted the offer, but he needed the money badly I guess.

Transaction 13:
Bought the following for $150 Shipped:

I am sort of speechless. First one ever of him, and cannot wait to get it in hand. I might just end the journey now :-)

I saw one sold for $175 with bids 2 weeks ago, you definitely should be able to trade up though!

adamt326 · 11-25-2012, 11:16 PM

The one that sold for $175, the one that same seller has up right now for sale and the one in the picture above all have the same PSA/DNA serial number. What's up with that?

BLawson87 · 12-03-2012, 12:43 PM

Awesome idea! Good luck! I need to start something like this.

hche · 12-03-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamt326

The one that sold for $175, the one that same seller has up right now for sale and the one in the picture above all have the same PSA/DNA serial number. What's up with that?

The $175 one was relisted and then he ended the new one. I dont see one on there right now.

OP, GL!

RookieFan15 · 02-22-2013, 02:29 PM

Decided to return to my journey...

Transaction 14:

Sold the Mickey Mantle for $200 Shipped

after PayPal fees and $1.69 for shipping I am left with:

$192.21

I have picked up some prospects and will be picking up other things this weekend.

Stay tuned for some updates!

RookieFan15 · 02-22-2013, 06:10 PM

Got some cards in today, I will try to stick to trading now.

Decided to mix some things up and go after some baseball.

Transaction 15:
Bought a 5 card prospect lot for $117.20 shipped

Let me know what you guys think!

murrke03 · 02-22-2013, 06:43 PM

Didn't you have a Russell dual exquisite auto posted like two weeks ago?

10-05-2012, 11:14 PM	#26
Sikkcaden Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,659	What a great thread. Best of luck! __________________ High-End Basketball - IG: @skcdncards

10-06-2012, 12:03 AM	#27
Jtoole Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NC Posts: 2,010 ICapnJack Jtoole	Love the idea man, Best of luck to you! Lmk if I can be of any assistance. __________________ Bring me some Orioles Magic! https://www.flickr.com/photos/97242910@N08/albums/72157651958450202

10-06-2012, 07:03 PM	#29
bullrose23 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: long island n,y Posts: 3,068	i have wanted to do this for so long not the russell but trade my way up to a high value card , it takes a lot of time , good luck man . i think it is great __________________ collecting ALL CHICAGO BULLS/75 greatest/THE DREAM TEAM/KEVIN LOVE

10-14-2012, 10:04 AM	#32
Sikkcaden Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,659	Any updates? __________________ High-End Basketball - IG: @skcdncards

10-14-2012, 09:34 PM	#34
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	Long awaited update.... I am trying to sell off as much as I can and begin to focus on higher end cards. Some people have been posting that these type of threads are bad. Well i'm only 17 and probably could never own the card I want any other way. I enjoy the challenge and it makes the hobby fun. What do you guys think? Transaction 10: Sold the Sanu for $7.65 to greggdemo. After fees and shipping comes out to be $5.50. Transaction 11: Sold the following on eBay through some friends: Bo Ryan Autographics Terry Porter Autographics Hakeem GU RG3 Platinum RC for a combined value of.... $37.47 !!!! Ill call it $26.50 after shipping and fees. So as it stands I have: $49 in PayPal and the following cards: Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO Harper Purple Refractor Paper Randall Cobb Contenders Auto Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC Weeden Auto GU R&S Thanks for reading and I hope you are all enjoying it as much as I am! Last edited by RookieFan15; 10-14-2012 at 09:36 PM.

10-06-2012, 06:38 PM	#28
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	Transaction 8: Sold the Cecchini for $11 Cash to warriorsmi. Ill call it $9.50 after shipping. I am left with $9.50 Cash and Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO RG3 Platinum RC Andrew Luck Prestige RC Andre Luck Finest RC Harper Purple Refractor Paper Randall Cobb Contenders Auto Sanu R&S Auto GU Hakeem GU Bo Ryan Autographics Terry Porter Autographics Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC Weeden Auto GU R&S

10-07-2012, 07:49 PM	#30
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	Transaction 9: On a good day when the Patriots won, I was able to sell my Luck Finest RC on eBay for $10.40 Dlvd, after fees and shipping, ill call it $7.50 I am left with $9.50 Cash, $7.50 PayPal and Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO RG3 Platinum RC Andrew Luck Prestige RC Harper Purple Refractor Paper Randall Cobb Contenders Auto Sanu R&S Auto GU Hakeem GU Bo Ryan Autographics Terry Porter Autographics Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC Weeden Auto GU R&S

10-14-2012, 05:32 PM	#33
DrJ Converse Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,044	For this to work out you need to convert those cards to cash and then go after something higher end. Right now you have too many cards without a consistent theme which will make it harder to package in a trade. Keep us updated on your quest.

10-20-2012, 11:59 PM	#36
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	Sorry been taking a break from this adventure. Its rather hard to find a high end card at a good price. But if only I had $300 at this point. I got 2 spots in crazymj's exquisite break and pulled the MJ. That would get me about 2 Bill Russell Exquisites. Thread about the MJ is coming soon, but I thought I would let my supporters know first.

11-24-2012, 02:48 PM	#37
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	After a long hiatus... I have returned to my adventure. Transaction 12: Sold the following at numerous local shows and shops: Bill Russell World of Sports AUTO Randall Cobb Contenders Auto Tom Brady Fleer Tradtion RC Weeden Auto GU R&S For a total of: $101 I am now at a total of $150 and a Harper Purple Refractor Paper. Will try to pick up something tonight.

11-24-2012, 03:24 PM	#38
Celtsfan33 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Massachusetts,USA Posts: 1,317 lg-sun	Wow! This is awesome! I should try this sometime! __________________ People Say It's Paper with writing, People say its fabric with sweat But they don't know, WHY we do this. It's a different world..Its the search for the unknown It's the glory of looking at your collection and saying it's mine, I built this.

11-24-2012, 03:29 PM	#39
WillC Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 9,998	My prediction is that you'll have no problem raising the money but will struggle to find someone willing to sell a Bill Russell Exquisite Auto __________________ IG: ChronologyCollector Do you have any rare Chronology autos or inscriptions? If so, PM me.

11-24-2012, 09:38 PM	#40
imapippenfan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 385 imapippenfan	Shouldn't have a problem getting one with the 2011-12 Exquisite release. Quite a few sold for under $100 on eBay. __________________ I collect Ed Macauley, Julius Hodge, and Scottie Pippen.

11-25-2012, 10:36 PM	#42
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	I would want a older Patch Auto from Exquisite of Bill Russell versus the newer ones. As for the next trick up my sleeve, I bought this beauty. I don't know how the seller accepted the offer, but he needed the money badly I guess. Transaction 13: Bought the following for $150 Shipped: I am sort of speechless. First one ever of him, and cannot wait to get it in hand. I might just end the journey now :-)

11-25-2012, 11:16 PM	#45
adamt326 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 6,151 adamt0326 adamt326	The one that sold for $175, the one that same seller has up right now for sale and the one in the picture above all have the same PSA/DNA serial number. What's up with that? __________________ PC: NBA Greats, Vintage Pokemon, Iconic Rookie Cards.

12-03-2012, 12:43 PM	#46
BLawson87 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,059	Awesome idea! Good luck! I need to start something like this. __________________ Avid sports fan, memorabilia and autograph collector

02-22-2013, 02:29 PM	#48
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	Decided to return to my journey... Transaction 14: Sold the Mickey Mantle for $200 Shipped after PayPal fees and $1.69 for shipping I am left with: $192.21 I have picked up some prospects and will be picking up other things this weekend. Stay tuned for some updates!

02-22-2013, 06:10 PM	#49
RookieFan15 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 637	Got some cards in today, I will try to stick to trading now. Decided to mix some things up and go after some baseball. Transaction 15: Bought a 5 card prospect lot for $117.20 shipped Let me know what you guys think!

02-22-2013, 06:43 PM	#50
murrke03 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,606 murrke03	Didn't you have a Russell dual exquisite auto posted like two weeks ago?