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## Russell Wilson Baseball Card: My Dive (And Near Disaster)
Alright, so I got it into my head that I wanted to snag a Russell Wilson baseball card. Not just any card, mind you. I’m talking about one from his minor league days. Figured it’d be a cool piece of sports history to own.
First thing I did? Hit up eBay. Started searching around, figuring out what was even out there. Man, there are a TON of baseball cards. Quickly realized I needed to be more specific. So, added keywords like “Bowman,” “2010,” “minor league,” you know, the works.
Spent a good hour or so just scrolling. So many cards, so many sellers. It’s a rabbit hole, I tell ya. Found a couple that looked promising. One was graded, which seemed cool, but it was pricier. The other was raw, meaning ungraded, but the photos looked good.
- Graded Card: Looked pristine, but cost a fortune.
- Raw Card: Cheaper, but riskier. Could be damaged.
I hemmed and hawed for a bit. Watched some YouTube videos on how to spot fake cards and signs of tampering. Felt like I was prepping for the FBI, haha.
Finally, I decided to go for the raw card. Figured I could take a chance. The seller had decent feedback, and the price was right. Clicked “Buy It Now” and boom, just like that, I was in.
Now, the waiting game. Tracking the package felt like watching paint dry. Finally, the day arrived! Ripped open the package like a kid on Christmas morning. The card… well, it wasn’t exactly what I expected.
The pictures online made it look way better. There was a slight crease in the corner that I didn’t see in the photos. Plus, the centering was a little off. Bummer. Felt a bit ripped off, to be honest.
My initial reaction was to leave a bad review. But I took a deep breath and decided to reach out to the seller first. Told them I wasn’t happy with the condition of the card and that it wasn’t as described.
Surprisingly, the seller was super cool about it. Apologized for the discrepancy and offered me a partial refund! I was shocked. Accepted the refund and ended up keeping the card anyway. It’s not perfect, but it’s still a Russell Wilson baseball card, and I learned a valuable lesson: always ask for more detailed photos and don’t be afraid to negotiate!
In the end, I still got the card I wanted but its condition was really not as expected. But, hey, that is part of the experience of buying and selling things online.
