Opinions Wanted on this purchase!

[Richo]

Ok guys I have finally bit the bullet and bought myself a Lilliee / Marsh Signature card.

Futera 1996 Elite Lillee Marsh Signature Redemp 227/250

It is not perfect (The signature look a little faded) so I would appreciate you honest views on this purchase as I really am not 100% if I got a bargain or not.

This card was up for $500 (Make an offer) on eBay so I put in an offer of $350.
It was knocked back with a counter-offer of $410 which I thought reasonable.

I had think about in and passed.

A few days later I noticed the card was now @ $450 (Make an Offer) so I offered $350 again and asked "You sure you won't take $350?" thinking I may get another counter-offer lower than last one of $410.

I just got home to find it had been accepted and i am a little shocked!

I know these cards are hard to get and they fetch around this price but did I get a bargain or about what they go for?

Your feedback would be appreciated

 

[walshy]

I Have seen them on ebay go for $550-650, wow great buy!

 

[Richo]

I Have seen them on ebay go for $550-650, wow great buy!

Are you serious? How long ago?

 

[walshy]

Are you serious? How long ago?

About 4 months ago there were 2 on ebay, 1 went for $580 and the other a few weeks later like $620. These are the only ones I have seen.

 

[Richo]

About 4 months ago there were 2 on ebay, 1 went for $580 and the other a few weeks later like $620. These are the only ones I have seen.

ARE YOU SERIOUS! Wow! I thought you were going to say a few years back!

I will be ineterested to see what the rest of the Cricket Mafia think of this purchase of mine

 

[walshy]

Get them set up in one of those ultra pro frames!

 

[BoondasH1]

I don't think I have ever seen this card sell for more then $400. $350 is the going rate for this card, in mint condition (dark auto etc...).
As long as you are happy with the card Richo, that's all that matters

 

[Matty76]

I agree with Raj - I have a basketball card in my ebay watchlist (would be my first ever Michael Jordan auto if I buy it), and I keep thinking "It is expensive, perhaps I won't commit to it" but then I think "What the hell!!"

 

[Richo]

I don't think I have ever seen this card sell for more then $400. $350 is the going rate for this card, in mint condition (dark auto etc...).
As long as you are happy with the card Richo, that's all that matters

Mmmm, I had the feeling that was the case.

I remember seeing one sell here on OCT that had a faded signature (I think Liam sold it)
Any idea what that went for?

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Paul,
I don't think you have anything to worry about, whether its worth $250, $300, 0r $350 Should not be a worry, its a limited dual auto card so will always hold its value & most probably increase..
I think everyone will always wonder if they have overpaid for any big $ item, but in the end if your happy thats all that matters...

 

[howzat]

About 4 months ago there were 2 on ebay, 1 went for $580 and the other a few weeks later like $620. These are the only ones I have seen.

Get your hand off it Jack! The 2 you are talking about is the one I bought for $358 delivered as a second one and then the Mark Waugh PB came up so I sold it off for $375 delivered, both on ebay and I broke even once fees were deducted... A fair price Richo, nice pick up

 

[Richo]

Get your hand off it Jack! The 2 you are talking about is the one I bought for $358 delivered as a second one and then the Mark Waugh PB came up so I sold it off for $375 delivered, both on ebay and I broke even once fees were deducted... A fair price Richo, nice pick up

Done! Thanks Liam, I suspected it was a fair price but could not remember what they went for.

I found the one you sold (on OCT) and now you have told me what it went for I am satisfied I paid around the right price.

Thanks again to all the replies, can't wait to get this ripper into my PC, I'll do a mailday when it arrives

 

[batfink]

If its something u really want and treasure (as i'm sure u do, cause i would if it was mine), then in my opinion the money is irrelevant. If i bought a card i really wanted, i would never sell it, so the money part means nothing to me.nice pickup mate,cool card..

 

[Richo]

Cheers mate, just wanted to know I didn't pay too much (which it seems I didn't) as that is the most I have ever spent on one card.

Liam has answered what I wanted to know as he recently sold one of these cards, he also let me know they don't come up very often so I am glad to finally own one

 

[bjs127]

Anything under $400 for the Marsh/Lillee is good buying.

It was very hard to tell in the auction pics if the signatures were faded (moreso the Lillee auto)......if not then it is a good buy at that price.

 

[Richo]

Thanks Brad! I'll post better pics when i get it.

The description says it is in MINT condition so I am hoping that is an accurate description.

The picture isn't a great one but the one of all three is a bit clearer.....they don't look faded there so it could ge a good buy.
I will message the seller before i pay though.......to be 100%

---------- Post added 23-01-2011 at 02:53 PM ----------

Got this back from the seller:
"Hi, the card is mint no faded signatures or anything
just as I described. The pictures were not great but
it was the best I could do, thanks Dave"

So looks like I got a great deal