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« on: June 13, 2004, 08:22:04 AM » |
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I'm new here, and was wondering whether anyone could recommend any shops or individuals who sell individual cards for a set price. I'd prefer websites where I can see what I'm buying.
Unlike a lot of people here, I'm a small-time collector -- I measure my purchases in terms of packs, not boxes or cases. (I came to this a couple of weeks too late and been kicking myself ever since.) I've decided that for me, it's more economical to focus on a couple of cards that I want, like the Daily Prophet prop, rather than take a chance on a box that could be a dud.
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beckham1
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2004, 09:06:29 AM » |
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I would usually go ebay as most internet shops have cards listed at the highest end of the price bracket.
I have bought hundreds of things on Ebay and only been burned a couple of times. Just make sure the seller has good feedback, a good track record, and has been a member under the same ID for a while. Also while you may find great deals most of the time - beware of the deal that is to good to be true.
I got burned once buy a seller who was preselling for a great price. I picked up to boxes that would normally go for $140 each for $100 each. Needless to say when the product release a month and a half later I got one box instead of two and the ebay seller was no longer a registered user.
Buyer beware - pay a little more to get something from someone reputable.
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Roz
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2004, 07:28:50 PM » |
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...yes I agree! And the people I can recommend to you from personal experience on this board (who are all 3 present on ebay) are Gimli (Chris.Chidgey on ebay) CJDMadCow (on ebay infinitycards) and MPC - my precious collectables http://www.my-preciousss-collectables.com/(his online shop prices are not quite his ebay prices - email him and tell him you have come from this forum - which is the same as you should do with Gimli for his best price  All three of the above I have dealt with in person and will be happy to knock off a few pence off the ebay prices (as they will be saving the listing fees). |
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gimli
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2004, 02:21:46 AM » |
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I do have some props autos and costumes from Harry Potter still available email me if you are interested only a few items left now
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2004, 05:46:31 AM » |
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MPC doesnt offer discount to members of this forum, if you win on ebay.
They only give discount if you buy from their site for the first time, but it's a lot more expensive there.
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Roz
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« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2004, 09:45:01 PM » |
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I think by the time you buy something on ebay he's paid fees etc and the profit margin is getting too small to offer a discount. Perhaps it's best to contact people directly!
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samwise16
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« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2004, 10:13:50 PM » |
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Ebay itself is a discount
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Roz
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« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2004, 10:20:33 PM » |
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yeah but the seller has to pay 10% to paypal and ebay - more if they pay in US$ and it has to bbe translated to £
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kbmum
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« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2004, 11:11:42 PM » |
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Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I've purchased a lot of items from eBay, and it really is "consumer beware." You have to know the item and prices before bidding, because sometimes it looks like a good deal, but isn't. That's why this forum is great. Now I can make an informed decision about how much to bid, or determine if a fixed price on a website is reasonable.
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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2004, 08:02:15 AM » |
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Can anyone tell me how to get in touch with MPC? Ive tried emailing through the website but havent had a reply...
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« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2004, 12:56:31 PM » |
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Roz
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« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2004, 02:21:02 PM » |
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He's not very well so he may be a bit slow at the moment but here's a telephone number
01925 228898
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« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2004, 01:36:25 PM » |
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Got a reply today-thanks for your help anyway, I'll keep that number written down in case i need it later....
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