No one is upset with him, but you would understand that had you taken the time to read the entire conversation and not just read parts that you wanted.
That’s funny, as so far I am the only one who has voiced their displeasure with the system. So who are you talking to? Yourself?
I have no issues with 4thstar, no issues at all. My issue stems from any listing specifically mentioning “1st on eBay” or similar to drive a higher price.
This in turn disrupts the actual value of the card because subsequent sellers think they can then expect that price.
I guess my biggest issue is the buyers who accept this practice then make it harder for other buyers.
I was speaking in rhetoric when I said my original statement.
Anyways I really don’t understand the issue here… it’s a common selling technique. It’s like telling Sony not to sell PS4’s for $500 when they first come out because in two years the price will drop to $200-300
Who cares.
If someone wants to pay extra to be the first to have the card, let them have their satisfaction for a few months. The market will correct itself
Actually, your use of a comparison is quite terrible. To twist your example to make it relevant;
It’s like Sony selling the first PS4 for a premium just because it is the first one the factory made. It’s the exact same as all others, no special markings not limited edition, just that it is the first one that has been physocally made.
I’m just going to add in, even with the English sets, prerelease cards command higher prices than once the set is released shortly thereafter. It is just basic supply and demand.
You’re taking the analogy too seriously. Of course there will be fault in any analogy because pokemon cards and game systems are like apples and oranges… you can’t grade a physically console - so even your analogy wouldn’t be correct, since we are talking about cards being graded after production and re-sold
The analogy was used to make a point:
That prices fluctuate in a market all of the time.
Ethan may sell it for $300, the next seller may list his for $350 eventually more will get into the market and the price will drop, and then maybe pick up over time. Who knows - it’s speculation.
I have a hunch your main problem is the idea of people flipping a PSA graded card immediately after receiving it back, especially those that have never entered in the market. A perceived misrepresentation of “true values” in your mind. Whatever that means
