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Hey Greg.

I'm really sorry to hear about this, but I am delighted to see some of the variations you have! Like the FILTCH variation in his auto! I wish you'd wanted to share them with us before, rather than waiting for circumstances like this.

I apologize for not sharing.  I had shown the image privately to a couple collectors, but to tell you the truth, I learn so much from reading the Yak that I just assumed that everyone here already knew about this variation.  It always seems that I get information here first, and I never figured I knew or had something that other people didn't (not to mention I had purchased it on eBay, so I thought that a lot of people had probably seen it already).  I should know better than to assume, and I am sincerely sorry.

I really am sad over this whole thing, and I am already experiencing separation anxiety (even though I still have the cards).  It's so weird, because I know my family has to come first, so this is for the greater good, but I am going to miss these cards so much!  I hope to start in again within a year though!!!



Cheers,

          Greg

 

I have some great Autograph (and some costume) cards up on eBay right now, and a lot of stuff ends in just 2 days!  I do have some complete series up there (but I'm selling the stuff separately), and some rare variations too.

Some examples:

Star Wars AOTC (every card except Yoda)
Kevin Kline from Wild Wild West
Roger Moore from The Saint
LOTR (every AUTO and Costume from *every* set)
Roger Moore from Bond (Live and Let Die)
Classic Battlestar Galactica (complete set of AUTOs and Costumes)
Potter (every AUTO from PoA through MM)
X-Men (first film)
X-Men 3

**And I'm sure I'm forgetting something, so be sure and check out my auctions!   

Of note, the postal rate calculator on eBay might be off (it's happened to me before, even though I know I put in the correct weight).  Just know that I don't believe in making money off postage fees, so I will only charge *actual* shipping costs plus a very small handling fee of $1.50 - no matter if you buy 1 card or 100.  I only ship via Global Priority and Global Express (for people outside the USA), seeing as how I want to have a tracking number just in case something was to ever happen (however unlikely it may be - it just makes me feel better).  I ship via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation for those people inside the U.S.  To make sure that you are charged the correct postal rate, please wait for me to send you an invoice before paying for anything you've won.

Here's the link to my auctions...

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=1738318&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%2F_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze%21QQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

I hope I have some stuff that people need!  Take care, and good luck!


Cheers,

          Greg Hanson

Fellow Yakkers,

It pains me to do this, but I have put up all of my (personal collection) Lord of the Rings AUTO and Costume cards on the bay (EVERY card from ALL series).

I have over $14,000 in credit card debt, so I am going to have to temporarily go on hiatus from the hobby.  My wife and I haven't been able to figure out any other way to eliminate the debt, so almost all my trading cards are going (not just LOTR, but Potter and much more).  I will return to the hobby one day and buy everything back, which is what really hurts.  I fear I will have to pay even more to get my stuff back!   :'(

There are only 2 days left on my auctions, so please check them out.  I have broken up each and every set and I have a couple cool variations in there too.  Of note, the postal rate calculator on eBay might be off (it's happened to me before, even though I know I put in the correct weight).  Just know that I don't believe in making money off postage fees, so I will only charge *actual* shipping costs plus a very small handling fee of $1.50 - no matter if you buy 1 card or 100.  I only ship via Global Priority and Global Express (for people outside the USA), seeing as how I want to have a tracking number just in case something was to ever happen (however unlikely it may be - it just makes me feel better).  I ship via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation for those people inside the U.S.  To make sure that you are charged the correct postal rate, please wait for me to send you an invoice before paying for anything you've won.

Here's the link to my auctions...

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=1738318&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%2F_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze%21QQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

Thanks so much for everything, guys.  I hope to be able to bounce back soon, and will continue to stay on the Yak!


Cheers,

          Greg Hanson

Fellow Yakkers,

It pains me to do this, but I have put up all of my (personal collection) Harry Potter AUTO cards on the bay (EVERY card from PoA to MM - I do not have any of the World of Potter cards that hit today).

I have over $14,000 in credit card debt, so I am going to have to temporarily go on hiatus from the hobby.  My wife and I haven't been able to figure out any other way to eliminate the debt, so almost all my trading cards are going (not just Potter, but LOTR and much more).  I will return to the hobby one day and buy everything back, which is what really hurts.  I fear I will have to pay even more to get my stuff back!   :'(

There are 2 days left on my auctions, so please check them out.  I have broken up each and every set and I have a couple cool variations in there too.  Of note, the postal rate calculator on eBay might be off (it's happened to me before, even though I know I put in the correct weight).  Just know that I don't believe in making money off postage fees, so I will only charge *actual* shipping costs plus a very small handling fee of $1.50 - no matter if you buy 1 card or 100.  I only ship via Global Priority and Global Express (for people outside the USA), seeing as how I want to have a tracking number just in case something was to ever happen (however unlikely it may be - it just makes me feel better).  I ship via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation for those people inside the U.S.  To make sure that you are charged the correct postal rate, please wait for me to send you an invoice before paying for anything you've won.

Here's the link to my auctions...

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=1738318&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%2F_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze%21QQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

Thanks so much for everything, guys.  I hope to be able to bounce back soon, and will continue to stay on the Yak!


Cheers,

          Greg Hanson



   

Hi, all!

I just put up the last bunch of Harry Potter cards that I will be auctioning for now.  I have two very different Chamber of Secrets Ci1 Pyjamas cards up there, as well as a super cool Ci2 - Hermione Cauldron.  I also have a Memorable Moments 2-case incentive gold coin set up there as well (please don't mind the picture - the coins really are a super bright yellowish-GOLD in-person).  There are some miscellaneous costume cards up there too if anyone needs anything.  The case incentive card auctions are all starting at 99 cents each and have no reserves!

Oh, and I fixed the postal rate calculator on my auctions to reflect the real price for shipping.  The price that was given before (for overseas) was too high, and I didn't catch what went wrong until it was too late.  I apologize for anyone who had seen my past auctions and thought to themselves, "Is this guy crazy?!".   

Here is the link to my auctions:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze!QQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

Take care, and thanks for looking,

                                             Greg


P.S.  Here's a pic of the Hermione Cauldron:

I'm sorry I'm a little late, but here's the breakdown for my five cases.  This is my first time keeping track of my boxes, and this is the first time I have opened so many cases.  I didn't bother to keep track of the Box Toppers or any of the R1-R9 cards since I didn't think that they would be all that important on the grand scheme of things.  If I did the wrong thing by not making note of those, then somebody please let me know.  After all was said and done, and I didn't get a full set of autos for myself (I was missing Moaning Myrtle, so I went the eBay route).

Case 1:

Topper - Floo Powder

2138
Hagrid Costume C14
Aunt Petunia Auto

4461
Harry Costume C4
Lockhart Redemption

2291
Floo Powder Prop P1
Harry Sweater C11

2231
Filch Costume C7
Film Cel CFC7

2057
Film Cel CFC2
Lucius Costume C8

4300
Harry Sweater C12
Uncle Vernon Auto

4386
Aragog's Legs Prop P8
Film Cel CFC6
Finnigan Costume C15

2072
Ron Sweater C2
Magical Me Book P7

4174
Lockhart Costume C3
Aragog Auto

4144
Ron Shirt C5
Dudley Redemption


Case 2:

Topper - Floo Powder

4169
Mandrake P5 (latex skin version)
Vernon Costume C17

4188
Harry Sweater C12
Sprout Redemption

4293
Lucius C8
Film Cel CFC8

4250
Lockhart Costume C3
Ginny Redemption

4207
Christmas Crackers P10
Draco Costume C13
Film Cel CFC5

4005
Ron Shirt C5
Dudley Redemption

4047
Harry Shirt C4
Vernon Auto

4166
Hagrid C14
Percy Redemption

4141
Filch Costume C7
Film Cel CFC4

3974
Magical Me Prop P7 (with photo variation - the one that everyone seems to have seen on eBay)
Ginny Costume C16


Case 3:

Topper - Floo Powder

4114
Hagrid Shirt C14
Aunt Petunia Auto

4132
Lucius Costume C8
Film Cel CFC2

4098
Magical Me Book P7
Ron Sweater C2

4113
Finnigan Costume C15
Aragog's Legs P8
Film Cel CFC6

3980
Harry Sweater C11
Floo Powder P1

4009
Ron Shirt C5
Dudley Redemption

4115
Harry Sweater C12
Vernon Auto

4128
Filch Costume C7
Film Cel CFC7

4024
Aragog Auto
Lockhart Costume C3

4099
Harry Shirt C4
Lockhart Redemption


Case 4:

Topper - Floo Powder

2850
Filch Costume C7
Film Cel CFC9

2955
Percy Redemption
Hagrid Shirt C14

2835
Riddle Costume C6
Howler P2
Film Cel CFC1

2931
Harry Sweater C12
Sprout Redemption

2865
Ron Shirt C5
Dudley Redemption

2940
Books from Dumbledore's Office P3
Finnigan Costume C15

2925
Lucius Costume C8
Film Cel CFC3

2895
Lockhart Costume C3
Ginny Redemption

2946
Harry Sweater C11
Mandrake P5 (leaf version)

2840
Uncle Vernon Auto
Harry Shirt C4


Case 5:

Topper - Basilisk

4659
Lockhart Costume C3
Ginny Redemption

5560
Filch Costume C7
Film Cel CFC7

5320
Aragog's Legs P8
Harry Shirt C1
Film Cel CFC6

5607
Ron Shirt C5
Aunt Petunia Auto

4734
Books From Dumbledore's Office P3
Ginny Costume C9

5515
Harry Sweater C11
Mandrake Prop P5 (leaf version)

4723
Harry Shirt C4
Pomfrey Auto

5524
Harry Sweater C12
Sprout Redemption

4764
Film Cel CFC2
Lucius C8

5574
Hagrid C14
Lockhart Redemption



Well, that's it.  I hope I was able to help!

Best,

       Greg

First off, thanks for the interest in my last bunch of auctions.  I know some fellow Yakkers ended up with some of it, which is what I was hoping for. 

I don't have much left to offer, but I am auctioning off some Chamber of Secrets costume cards that start at just 99 cents and have no reserves!  I also have a couple other random CoS items up there as well.  All of the auctions that I started tonight are running for only 3 days.  Some items don't have any bids yet, so be sure to check them out!

Here's the link to my auctions:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze!QQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

As always, I will combine items to save you money on the shipping and handling charge!   


Take care,

               Greg

I just added some Memorable Moments costume cards (and one auto) last night in case anyone is interested.  Same thing as before: 3-day auctions, opening bids of only 99 cents, and no reserves!


Best,

       Greg


P.S.  I will be posting all my case breakdowns for CoS this week when I get some spare time.

I have some CoS auctions that end on the 30th, while some of my other auctions don't end until New Year's Day.  I have some nice autos, props, and costumes up as I write this. 

In fact, I am auctioning off:

8 of the 10 Autos and redemptions...
All 9 of the FilmCards...
16 of the 17 Costume cards...
7 of the 10 Prop cards...
And more...

I do have some nice variations up there too!  I also have some cards with super low serial numbers (003, 006, 010, etc.).  I started all the auctions at just 99cents, and none of them have reserves.  In fact, some items don't have any bids yet, so be sure to check them out!

Here's the link to my auctions:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze!QQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

Thanks for any interest in my auctions, and in the meantime, here's a few examples of the types of cards I'm offering (I'm sorry the scans are so bad - my scanner isn't doing so well these days):















Good luck, and happy bidding!


Best,

        Greg

Overall, I too am disappointed with the quality of the cards.  The printing is fairly nice, but many are off-cut, as Tower has said.  Most of my inserts came with rubbed corners as well, and I wouldn't classify any of them as true mint.  Near mint to mint maybe, but 100% perfect, no.  I always handle my stuff with extreme care, and yet to someone else, it might look like I was rough on them.  I hope Artbox will hear our pleas for the return of mint product inside our packs!  Those of you who know me know that I only collect the autos and sell off the costumes and props to help pay for my auto habit.  I know I cannot get as much as I would need out of the props and costumes with cards in conditions like this.  And not only are the autos now getting a bit dinged too, but the redemption cards as well!  Since the actor never held the redemption card in his/her hand, I'd like to hear Artbox come up with an excuse for why those are anything less than perfect.  Something thick like a costume or prop might be one thing, but a single, "regular thickness" card?  Absurd!


- Greg

Don't forget that there's only a couple hours left before the first of my auctions end.  Thanks for the response so far, and good luck to all who participate!


Best,

         Greg

Great stuff, guys!  Thanks so much for sharing.  I was a little bummed to not get a Jason Isaacs or Maggie Smith auto, but at least I pulled a Watson.  The pen she used sucks on mine too though.  Did she sign any with a good, fresh pen?

Here's a thought: I wonder if Artbox issued another Hotbox in this series?  I hope someone here gets it!


Keep up with the great pulls,

                                      Greg

Hey, gang!

Well, I have some great MM cards up on eBay right now that just started a few hours ago.  The auctions are only running for 3 days, so be sure and check 'em out before they're gone.  My eBay name is " keyser_soze! " or you can just click on this link:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze!QQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0

Oh, and since my last go-round, with the help of fellow Yakkers, I am happy to say that Global Express will NOT be mandatory as it was before.  Global Express was super pricey, but it seemed to be the only way to track stuff overseas.  Because of recent PayPal problems, I definitely wanted proof that the stuff I sent got to where it was supposed to go.  Since then, it has been proven that Global Priority will work in much the same way, AND it's tons cheaper.  Definitely good news! 

I do have some cool stuff up there including some really nice variants.  All cards pictured are the ACTUAL cards being offered.  I do not believe in using stock photos for cards as unique as these. 

Here's a few examples of what I have up on eBay (more cards might be listed later today so keep checking back):

I personally love Global Priority and it is much cheaper than Express, but I argued on the phone with a PayPal rep about this very subject - they said they will NOT accept the Global Priority number as proof.  I guess the number doesn't go under the same scrutiny as the Express one?  Was I given misinformation?  Have other people spoken with PayPal about this?  I would love to find out in case I was told wrong.  I really don't want to force people to use Global Express if I can help it.  It's way too pricey.

The US Post Office will not provide tracking or insurance for Global Priority and Airmail Letter Post.  You can get those services only with Global Express and Airmail Parcel Post, both of which are expensive.  I called the 800 number for the Post Office to ask about this and was told the Global Priority and Airmail Letter Post are basically document delivery services, even though you can ship small/lightweight items.  Since the post office considers that "paper" has no value, it won't allow tracking and insurance for those shipping methods.

Last week, I used PayPal to pay for Global Priority shipping to Canada (it was a variable weight package).  I was shocked to see that tracking info was generated based on the label number.  It said that the package left the country through O'Hare in Chicago and gave a date and time.  I think that's as far as the tracking will go, but I'll be keeping an eye on it.  If it does end up tracking through to delivery, I'll ship all of my overseas packages that way.

Keep us posted.  If there ends up being proof of delivery with that number, I will definitely go back to PayPal and raise a stink about it.  Of course, that doesn't help me on the current auctions...   


- Greg

Fantale7 won it for $2,125.00!!!!    

Wow, I am still in shock over the end price!   

At least it makes me feel a little better about selling it now though.   Like I said on one of my first posts, I have decided to just stick with the auto cards.  I can't imagine all the other expensive cards I would have still needed if I continued in the costume and prop card areas (like the other 3 wand cards from GoFU, for instance).


- Greg

I have sent cards before overseas via Global Priority that can be tracked for about 10-12 U.S. dollars with the flat rate envelopes, but they weren't insured though.   Global Express however is much more pricey, but i've experienced that Global Priority is really reliable and pretty quick as well!

I personally love Global Priority and it is much cheaper than Express, but I argued on the phone with a PayPal rep about this very subject - they said they will NOT accept the Global Priority number as proof.  I guess the number doesn't go under the same scrutiny as the Express one?  Was I given misinformation?  Have other people spoken with PayPal about this?  I would love to find out in case I was told wrong.  I really don't want to force people to use Global Express if I can help it.  It's way too pricey.


- Greg

Well...

I put up the last of my card auctions tonight.  I do have other extra cards somewhere, but everything I have up now will be it for a while.

If any of you are into auto cards from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or X-Men, please check out my latest additions.  I also have a couple miscellaneous things like San Diego Comic Con exclusive Frankenstein sketch cards by Cat Staggs and another by an artist whose name eludes me.  There's also a Benchwarmer dual auto up there, as well as a Batman Cape costume card.  Quite a few random things, I admit...   

Anyway, thanks again guys for having a look.  Maybe you'll find something you've been wanting; there are now 111 items up there in total.  I started out all the auctions at only 99 cents and there are NO RESERVES on anything!   

Once again, my eBay name is " keyser_soze! " or you can click this link:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZkeyser_soze!QQhtZ-1

I will post some sample photos below...


Take care,

               Greg

Hi Greg, I thought I should let you know there seems to be something funny that has appeared on your auctions.  I am watching (and drooling  ) over most of them but in my Ebay it has now come up that the postage is over $27 for one card!  I can understand that type of postage if the card costs $500 but on cheaper cards  .  Anyway I thought I would let you know as this will put off many buyers.

Yeah, this is a definite problem, and I do realize that I will lose tons of bids.  The thing is, I guess it's better for me to lose a few bids (and a little bit of potential money) than to lose out all together.  I know that sounds weird, so please allow me to explain...

The postage is fairly cheap for Americans (I live in the US), but anyone outside the USA would have to pay an exorbitant shipping fee for Global Express, and I wish this wasn't the case.  You see, I will only use Global Express nowadays, and this service is bloody expensive.  I am sorry that the price is so high (that's the US Post Office's fault), but it is the ONLY way for Americans to ship packages to other countries with a tracking number that PayPal will accept as proof.  I have been forced to ship this way due to recent scams where someone gets the card and then claims they never did so they can get a full refund from PayPal. The money is then taken away from me and I am out the card and money as well (I'm even out the postage fees as PayPal takes that back too). 

I do understand that the shipping price ends up kind of high (of course) for only one card.  The more cards you win, the cheaper it will essentially become, but if someone abroad is interested in a cheap card, you are right - I probably won't get their bid due to this high shipping rate.  However, at least Global Express is extremely reliable, ultra fast, and secure! 

I hope you can understand my predicament.  It really concerns me because I don't want people to think I am gouging them (again, I don't set the rates - the US Postal Service does), but I have been left with little choice and therefore have to use this service.  I know that a package can be legitimately lost from time to time, but it seems that since people have gotten wind of PayPal's policy, they now have a license to steal.  I had a huge number of claims come through in a single month, whereas in the past, I had months without a single claim.  Something seems fishy here.  Again, without proof of delivery (such as a tracking number that PayPal will accept), I am totally screwed.  All I am trying to do is protect myself.  I have a large amount of money into these cards, and I really don't want to lose it just because someone feels he/she are entitled to "free" cards.  It seems it takes a small amount of people that can ruin it for everybody. 

On the plus side, if someone was to end up winning one or more valuable cards, then I'm sure they will agree that it is well worth the security of sending stuff via Global Express.  Stuff gets there without a hitch, and super quickly, I might add (within about 3 or 4 days to most areas of the world).  I am not trying to complain or sound bitter above, but I do realize an explanation was due.  I know I could have just held auctions that only Americans could bid on, but that didn't seem fair either.  The whole thing just sucks.    I sincerely hope that people won't hold it against me.  I really didn't know what else to do. 


Best,

        Greg

Hi Greg,

You have some great things. I was just looking at your auctions a few minutes ago and have my eye on a few things. My eBay id is southalla so if I bid, and more importantly win, you will know who I am. Best of luck with selling all of your items.

Angie

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.  Good luck on your bids!


Best,

        Greg

Hey, gang!

I just put up the second wave of Potter cards tonight.  I now have 88 items up there including more autos, exclusives, costumes, and prop cards. 

There's some good stuff on  now such as this:



this:







and this:



Don't forget to check out all the stuff; I'm sure there's something there for almost everyone!   


Best,

        Greg  ( eBay ID:  keyser_soze! )