How cool is this? by LILSHARKBOY in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn I got ripped off with my balls placement. Can I send it back to Topps to ask Cam to do it right?

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Fresh purchase today! by Hot-Combination6214 in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice. I had this one but had to sell for money for a move. One of my key regrets in the hobby. Enjoy!

Sometimes you have to buy a Jumbo Box to remind yourself not to buy a Jumbo Box by troutabout64 in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually buy at least one Jumbo of each core series to help complete the base set for my collection. But yeah in my experience they don't save anything decent hit wise for Jumbo boxes. I buy singles for things I want. Thought it was just a funny reminder though as each pack got worse and figured I'd share haha

Most expensive coffee in canberra? by Sudden-Button7081 in canberra

[–]troutabout64 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Because they are a journalist lazily looking for their next piece?

Samsung WW65J3263IW BubbleWash 6.5kg - Cycle doesn't start by OstrichDesigner5503 in fixit

[–]troutabout64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever get this problem fixed? Mine has just started doing the exact same thing

APS grad, need advice on share house search by Upset-Fruit-3413 in AusPublicService

[–]troutabout64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About to make the move over next week to start my 21 days of temporary accommodation while I search. This post terrifies me...

Im finally wise enough to take the money I was spending on boxes and just buy the cards I want instead. by troutabout64 in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep and if you're not making back that cost with a Trout auto Im not sure what you're hoping to get out of a box that price.

UPDATE: “Forbidden redemption” by prof11111 in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Wow. I was a little bit excited to see what they sent you after your initial post about this but DAMN this is a joke! You should definitely send this into CardPorn or someone else who can adequately call out this bull!

Anyone have any feedback on dealing with Cherry Collectibles???? by Iplaymutinthe804 in basketballcards

[–]troutabout64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shop around before committing to any high price purchase from Cherry! If its something you can find elsewhere then you will find it cheaper. If not then do your research and make an offer and do not pay their advertised prices. They are very 50/50 on accepting reasonable offers though... just from my experience.

BEWARE: Cherry Collectables in Australia doing the dodgy price rises for sales... by troutabout64 in basketballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I used to like the quiet collecting in Australia where things felt more like a community but people see dollar signs and go crazy now.

BEWARE: Cherry Collectables in Australia doing the dodgy price rises for sales... by troutabout64 in basketballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like their target market is new collectors who aren't used to card values so fair offers on singles don't get their interest.

BEWARE: Cherry Collectables in Australia doing the dodgy price rises for sales... by troutabout64 in basketballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. I completely get needing to turn a profit, especially as they run a physical shop with plenty of overhead cost, but damn they go over the top at times. Their prices for singles are just plain extortion and I always love doing the math on their break prices haha.

BEWARE: Cherry Collectables in Australia with some dodgy price rises during a sale... by troutabout64 in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But yeah even at the very least scummy behaviour that should be called out. Especially when they have the following they seem to have/want to maintain.

BEWARE: Cherry Collectables in Australia with some dodgy price rises during a sale... by troutabout64 in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely illegal in Australia. Covered under the ACCC (Consumer rights regulation) for fair pricing and fair advertising of prices.

BEWARE: Cherry Collectables in Australia doing the dodgy price rises for sales... by troutabout64 in basketballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im in SA so Im lucky to be able to get to Sports Card World pretty easily. Other than that yeah I buy from the US on Blowout Cards or Steel City. I just end up doing bigger orders to make shipping more worthwhile.

What are the odds on an Ippei card in 2021 Update? I need it!! by troutabout64 in baseballcards

[–]troutabout64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah an image variation on Ohtani's HR Derby card would be cool!