What to do with a damaged card?

[Richo]

Hey there guys!
Yesterday I finally finished a Cricket Autograph set thatnks to Hodgie (Thanks mate)

So this leads to me to the actual question at hand......I actually had the set but the main card of the set was severely damaged so I deemed the set incomplete until I got a decent replacement.

The card that I have damaged is this one:
2004/05 ESP - Seignature Series - Shane Warne

(This is the actual picture of the card I took today)

My wife picked it up at a swap meet type market about a month ago but neglected to look at the card closely (She was trying to surprise me as I have needed the card to finish the set for ages). Fortunately she got the card for an absolute bargain so we haven't lost out (I suspect the damage to the card is why she got it so cheap to start with).

Although the card looks fine in the picture it has some major flaws; they are:

1. About six scratches / indentations that have not actually broken the surface of the card but have left 1 to 2cm indendations (Sort of like a kid has drawn on it with a pen with no ink) and
2. Two nicks / indentations where the card surface has been broken (Right on where the signature is).

Obviously these flaws can't be seen in the picture so what do I do? I have included a poll (more for people who like to vote) but I am more interested in reading your replies

Regards

 

[bigrob2307]

since u dont really need it probly sell it. or if there was a member who needs it and would be happy with it give it away/sell at a bargain price.

 

[Richo]

I was going to sell it but my fear is that the person who buys it will complain about the condition no matter how I describe it......

 

[1967Sharks]

Emphasize the damage of the card in a 100% accurate description, Start the listing at 99c and surely the buyer will have nothing to complain about

 

[bigrob2307]

could put something similar to this in description like: condition of card is reflected in starting price.

but some ppl will complain about anything, no matter how clearly u say it. as they just dont read it

 

[Richo]

Emphasize the damage of the card in a 100% accurate description, Start the listing at 99c and surely the buyer will have nothing to complain about

Yup, once I get the replacement I think that is probably how I will go.

could put something similar to this in description like: condition of card is reflected in starting price.

but some ppl will complain about anything, no matter how clearly u say it. as they just dont read it

That is exactly the way I feel.....which is why I asked you guys what you thought.
The card is still not too bad but even if I include a detailed description I fear the buyer may neg me because it's not as goo as he/ she had hoped........mmm what to do!

 

[GiRDS-]

Sell it someone will pick it up for their warney pc regardless. i did the same with a gower capt sig i had before

 

[ozballer23]

i have a $350 mj jsy bent in half thanks to aussie post, sits in the bottom of my drawer!

 

[smc2910]

i have a $350 mj jsy bent in half thanks to aussie post, sits in the bottom of my drawer!

oh dear *puke*

 

[Verse1]

i have a $350 mj jsy bent in half thanks to aussie post, sits in the bottom of my drawer!

Pics or ban!

I voted sell with detailed description

 

[ozballer23]

Pics or ban!

I voted sell with detailed description

lol i will see if i can find it!

 

[Richo]

lol i will see if i can find it!

Post the pics up for sure!

Thanks for the replies guys, I probably will sell it but I will have to make sure I descibe the card well........

 

[w4nted]

What sort of price does a good condition one go for and what sort of price would you be looking at with this one?

 

[hawksforever]

I generally give damaged cards to my son. Caus if they arnt damaged before he gets them they will be after (he is 6)

 

[Tom12]

give it to me

nah, i would sell it but make sure you clearly state that it is damaged otherwise people go get very grumpy on eBay

 

[Richo]

What sort of price does a good condition one go for and what sort of price would you be looking at with this one?

Generally about $90 to $100 and I have NO IDEA on a price on this one due to it being damaged

 

[w4nted]

will be interesting to see what sort of interest 'damaged' card will get on eBay!

 

[Richo]

will be interesting to see what sort of interest 'damaged' card will get on eBay!

Yeah I know......as you can see by the picture I took it looks fine until you hold it to the light.

 

[Metamorphic Mac]

Try a BIN or Best Offer. Then you can enter a conversation with any potential buyers before the purchase.

 

[A1CardsandGaming]

The dents sound like someone maybe wrote on a sticker while the card was in the sleeve. just sell it cheap and use registered post