I buy on eBay more than I sell, so I know what it’s like to be surprised (in a bad way) when receiving cards in the mail. My primary concern is for you to know exactly what you are receiving when you purchase a card from me. I expect all potential buyers to review the description and the posted pictures before buying or making offers and, the more condition is important to you, the more closely I expect you to examine the pictures.

At the same time, you can rely on me to be completely honest in my listing practices. I do not attempt to hide any flaws or defects. Rather, I do my best to emphasize all condition-related issues through the pictures. I will absolutely describe (in the last paragraph of this section) any flaws I notice that are difficult to capture in pictures or that I believe might go unnoticed. After all, if you purchase a card from me, it will most likely be in your hands within a week and I expect that you will promptly examine its condition. So, not only do I believe in maintaining integrity in the industry, I also see no benefit to temporarily misleading buyers.

Please understand that mistakes do happen. I may overlook a condition issue, or I may forget to point something out after making a mental note to do so. I do not advertise refunds because I believe it will invite fraud. Nevertheless, I am willing to consider all reasonable requests if you feel you received a card that was not appropriately described (here or in pics). Just send me a message explaining the issue and I will try my best to resolve it. If the mistake was on your part, I will likely ask that you cover shipping and fees charged through PayPal. If the mistake was on my part, I will make things right.

I do not examine graded cards for condition. Further, I am unlikely to notice any small imperfections with the brick (graded card case). If the condition of the brick is important to you, please ask me for pics and I will be happy to oblige.

Unless otherwise noted, cards are shipped first class in a bubble envelope, in or with a new top loader and penny sleeve, protected by cardboard on both sides. It will be properly packaged to arrive at your door exactly as shown in the pics.

I will combine shipping on all orders! All cards sent in or with a new case. I don’t use scotch tape!

*Parallel within a parallel of this iconic second year Topps Kobe. The origins of this GOLD variety of Minted in Springfield are unknown. What is known, however, is that there is a distinct difference between the more common (but also rare) copper- or bronze-colored Minted in Springfield parallel and this super scarce gold-colored variant. I have seen at least one PSA or BGS graded card identified as “gold” but this variant is so uncommon that it is usually undetected during grading. Please note that only one card, the one in all pics is included and that the card on the right in pic 2 is for comparison only.