2014
DESCRIPTION
THANK YOU FOR VISITING THIS AUCTION.
Currently as of this posting, Beckett Grading Services (BGS) charges $35 to grade a single card and encapsulate it and assign sub-grades with their slowest turnaround time (economy level) with rates escalating from $50 to $250 for expedited service, and adds additional fees for grading Autographs ($2) as well as return shipping at a minimum of $24 (for 1 to 10 cards)... what that equates to is, if a person were to submit a card to BGS, just the cost of grading alone would be over $60 for a single card, and in bulk (where it's a minimum of $50 per 100 cards, averaging $2 per card), plus the cost to send in your submission... you're looking at a base cost of $40 per card just to get graded. Right now, BGS has ceased accepting submissions, except for their Premium level ($250 per card grading fee), and their turnaround time for cards submitted as they became overwhelmed was over a year turnaround time from submission to grading and return (delivery).
Having graded cards in-hand now is a prestigious premium, so, many collectors factor in, especially with high grade cards, at least a $40-50 premium over what raw grades would sell for, with what you see here, a BGS Graded Card, authenticated and encapsulated.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING:
Our non-collectibles ship
in very secure packaging to ensure your collectible is
delivered to you in the best possible condition.
Please review our stellar feedback regarding our customers comments on
the QUALITY of our items and the QUALITY of our SHIPPING (Fast Delivery
and Iron Clad Protective Packaging!).
Please inquire regarding any S&H discounts for multiple items to be purchased, which is based on weight and dimensions.
DOMESTIC (Anywhere in the USA) BIDDERS
U.S.A.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS:
PLEASE INQUIRE FIRST BEFORE BIDDING IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS - Please know that the declared value of the sale price is the declared value which will be used when shipping the item. Unfortunately, it's against policy to circumvent any customs, duties, taxes or fees related to the value by altering the value or status (i.e. this is not a gift, this is a sales transaction and is merchandise). I apologize that those facts are out of my control and it is your country, and not me who may charge whatever fees they deem necessary related to international sales transactions.
OTHER IMPORTANT S&H DETAILS:
All Items Protectively Packaged Sturdy and Secure, often times resulting in over-sized and heavier parcels.
Check out my feedback for testimonials on the quality of my packaging, quality of merchandise and speed of delivery.
Sorry, S&H fees are not negotiable and are clearly described and listed above.
Multiple Auction winners may (or may not) benefit a S&H discount (Depending on Weight, Size and Quantity), please inquire for details prior to bidding on multiple items. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE BIDDING FOR DETAILS. Odd shaped items may not be shipped together due to possible postal damages (i.e. a CD and an LP or a Poster can not or should not ship together with a Magazine, Comic or Sketchbook).
SHIPPING & DELIVERY DETAILS:
All Items are Sent via U.S. Postal Service unless otherwise described. As many know, postal rates have increased and now factored into pricing is both weight and size dimensions, so over-sized items are now more expensive to ship. I do prepare and handle my packages, using very sturdy over-sized packaging materials to protect your item during transit so it is delivered sturdy and secure for you to enjoy quickly in collector’s investment quality condition. Expect Delivery of the Item in approx. 2-10 days (depending upon your location & method shipped) upon receipt of payment and clearance of funds. Airmail for International Bidders takes anywhere from 1-2 weeks.
AGAIN, Please review my over 10,000 Positive “Green Star” eBay Feedback comments received regarding the quality merchandise, secure packaging, customer satisfaction and quick communication & speedy delivery. I never ever ask for or solicit customers for any eBay feedback, these are all comments that customers initiated and went out of their way and took the initiative to express their complete satisfaction and appreciation! In turn, I leave glowingly POSITIVE high praise feedback to buyers as well of course!
FINAL DETAILS:
PLEASE Include the mailing address (please PRINT clearly, because no matter how clear you think your penmanship is, it is in your best interest for accurate delivery to TYPE (respond via e'mail) your information) where you want your item sent along with this item number and/or name/title of the item (to expedite the process) along with payment to ensure speedy & accurate delivery.
This package may be over sized, so include the address where you want this item delivered to. The easiest way is to print this Ebay auction listing out and neatly write your address on it, or respond to the Winner's Confirmation E'mail with your address typed out to ensure proper delivery. You will be contacted within 3 business days (so please be patient on weekends or holidays for payment instructions) upon the close of auction. You will be sent an eBay Invoice and a personal e’mail from me to the email address you have registered with eBay.
A response or “eBay Checkout” (eBay Invoice) from the winning bidder confirming receipt of the details and instructions along with a payment status is appreciated within 7 days of the end of auction. If the winning bidder does not hear from me via E'mail within 5 days of the end of the auction, be proactive and you can e'mail me, sometimes E-Mail is unreliable, addresses are mistyped, e'mails are accidentally deleted, and messages get lost or systems are down on either end.
If you like this unique collectible item, you may find other collectible items of similar or different interest on my current Ebay Auctions... Check out my other auctions under Ebay Seller: INVESTMENTQUALITYCOLLECTIBLES (or select View Sellers Other Auctions on the top of this page)
DON'T MISS OUT...
Bid Early!
Don't Sleep On This One...
...You Snooze, You Lose!
THOSE WHO TRY TO SNIPE, AND FORGET TO BID ON ONE OF A KIND ITEMS ARE ONLY LEFT WITH REGRET
IF you are an EBAY WEEKDAY Workplace Warrior, Don't Forget to Bid on Auctions that close before you get into work (late night after you leave) or that close on Weekends or Holidays!
ALSO, keep in mind two other factors when placing your "best offer" bids... Auction Watching SNIPERS, those eBay strategic bargain hunting bidders who may (and will) sneak their bids in at the last minute and steal this deal right from under you just as the auction closes...
AND of course the rare (but occasional) times that either your Internet Access is DOWN (or you're simply not around or forget) or if EBAY's Auction Site is down and you can't access the site to place your bid!
My bidding philosophy for items you absolutely want, especially in cases of one of a kind items is just to place a best efforts bid of what you're willing to pay and can afford "what it's worth to you", no more than that, and no less either, so you'll know you gave it a 100% effort to obtain it and even if you lose, you didn't lose because you didn't try...
WHY TAKE THE CHANCE?
...WHY WAIT??
...DON'T DELAY ONLY TO FORGET OR GET OUTBID!!!
...GO FOR IT NOW IF YOU REALLY WANT IT!!!
Treat Yourself to Something Special... You Deserve It !!! OR Buy This For Others... This Also Makes The Perfect Gift for a Friend, Family Member or Loved One
This Item can be sent and delivered DIRECTLY to any address.
You Provide the address and I'll send it there!
...Perfect for Holidays ...Birthdays ...or ANY OCCASION!
Why double your efforts and expenses having it shipped to you only to encounter the hassles of time delays and additional postage expenses? For your convenience, this can be shipped directly to any address (* If International, USPS rate will be quoted) you desire!
One Stop Shopping, Hassle Free and Convenient!
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION... THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CAREFULLY STORED IN A NON-SMOKING and PET-FREE ENVIRONMENT TO MAINTAIN ITS COLLECTOR'S ITEM INVESTMENT QUALITY CONDITION AND HAS BEEN STORED IN THE BEST POSSIBLE MANNER TO PRESERVE IT'S ORIGINAL CONDITION (AS DESCRIBED ABOVE)
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The scan below is of low-resolution and may or may not be cropped and incomplete to fit my scanner, so please read the text above for full details. The image is provided to furnish you with a visual picture and general idea of how this item looks and what this item is. Thanks for taking the time and viewing my auction.