Sold to Deans - 11/18/2009
Sold: Sold my football and baseball cards.
I recently sold my baseball and football cards to Dean as I haven't looked at tehm in years. He was very upfront about pricing and was easy to deal with. He even threw in a couple of Fran Tarkenton cards so I can show my son when he is a little lder who my favorite player used to be. Thanks again!
Satisfied Maine Seller - 10/24/2009
Sold: 135 '64/'65 TOPPS Baseball Cards
I returned to card collecting as a customer of Dean's with such satisfaction that I decided to become a seller. Hoping to capitalize on the value of some of the doubles I own from the 1960's I decided to offer 135 ungraded mostly low-numbered common cards from 1964 and '65. I expected either a flat refusal or a complicated matter of having to have them graded and/or suffer several exchanges by mail of wanted and unwanted cards. To my surprise Dean offered to take them all and trust his judgement regarding their value. It was very clear that they would not be returned. The e-mails I received during this exchange were immediate, personal, honest and very transparent. In a word it was 'easy'. For the number of cards I sent (135) described as "rough" by Dean I was given $32.00 value plus 150% of that because I had requested store credit for $48.00 and then a generous "rounding up" to $50.00. All-in-all approximately 37 cents/card. Shipment to Dean's was $8.00. The transaction in all regards was satisfactory and I would recommend Dean's cards to anyone buying and/or selling cards.
Great Selling Experience - 9/14/2009
Sold: 1933-1934 Goudey (Babe Ruth)
I worked with Dean as the agent for someone who was selling 1933-1934 Goudey cards. Dean was quick to my email and phone responses and professional in every conversation. It is hard doing a deal with a middle man, but Dean was relaxed and helpful to get the deal done. Dean sent me a quote that give me a ballpark range of an offer. The meeting was nothing but the best. He was a great guy to work with and very professional. I have been involved in many business transactions, but working with Dean was honestly one of my best experiences. I recommend Dean's Cards to anyone selling cards!
card collection selling -9-1-09 - 9/7/2009
Sold: baseball & football card collection
About a month ago, I decided to sell my card collections of football & baseball cards. After talking to a couple of local card shops, I found out that the only way they would take my sets of cards was through consignment. In other words, they would put a price on each individual set and put it on shelf until someone buys it. The only problem with this is it could take months or years to sell my collections.
Plus, the card shop would take a percentage (10 to 20%) when the sets would sell. I did not like the idea of waiting so long and that they take a percentage. After looking online at several sites I came across Dean's Card's and after reading what he had to say about how the card collecting hobby has been ruined by overproduction and loss of interest these days. I totally agreed with what Dean had to say. Now, I love my card collection's and I've been collecting since I was 9 years old, but I haven't collected in the last ten years or so. This was due to the high cost of cards and that there are just to many cards out there to keep up with them. So, I e-mailed dean to inquire about them and found that he was very straight forward with me and I liked that very much. I decided to send him four of my baseball sets just to see how much they would worth and I was pleased with his offer. I must say that dealing with Dean is a much easier way to sell my collection's, than going thru local card dealer's (which by the way, are disappearing)and waiting for who knows how long to sell them. I need to get them out quicker than that. I am currently getting my next batch of cards ready to send to Dean and will continue to do so. As I said before, I love my cards, but I need to part with them as all they are doing is collecting dust for past ten years and hopefully they will go to someone who cares about them as much as I do.
Thanks again, Dean
I will be in contact.
Tim D.
Positive selling experience - 9/2/2009
Sold: Flags of the World & Scoop
I had a set of the 1956 Flags of the World cards and a number of Scoop cards. I had no idea of the value or how to sell them. I had gone to a card shop in town and they were not interested. I came across Dean's Cards while searching the Internet. I contacted him and he said that the only way to give a fair appraisal was for me to send him the cards. I was a bit skeptical about sending my cards. After reading all the positive testimonials I decided to send them. I am pleased to say that Dean contacted me with a very fair price. I am quite happy with the outcome. In our modern world of internet scams, I am happy to say that Dean was very honest and forth right with me. I would recommend him anytime to anyone wanting to sell their card collections. Thanks Dean.
Your new friend, Frank
Hard To Let Go! - 8/24/2009
Sold: 59-61 Topps Baseball cards and numerous Football cards
After moving around my collection for the past 50 years, I decided to sell my cards. I had over 500 baseball cards and about 75 football cards. Even though they were worth less than the "value" I placed on them (sentimental I guess), Dean was very upfront with me and we agreed on an acceptable price. Dean was very quick in providing me a price and was responsive to my questions. I would recommend him if you are considering "letting go" your prized collection.
A positive selling experience with Dean. - 8/12/2009
Sold: 1960s Topps baseball cards
Recently, I decided to sell my entire set of 1966 Topps baseball cards. Also included were assorted '60s cards of various all-stars.Dean was the first and only individual I contacted for the following reasons:1.) He immediantly responded to my initial email, and subsequent numerous telephone calls, and follow-up emails. 2.)He was courteous and respectful each time, 3.)He offered to me what I believed was a fair market price, and 4.)he mailed the check immediantly upon us agreeing on the value of the collection. It was a very good experience.
Selling cards - 8/2/2009
Sold: 60s thru 70s
This is the second time i have sold cards to Dean.
This is the second time i sold cards to Dean.He is honest and timely with his reponses.I had 70s NHL and NFL and 80s MLS along with some 60 Toppps MLB.Very fair offer and quick turnaround with payment.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DEAN......
1969 Topps set - 7/20/2009
Sold: 1969 Topps set
I recently sold Dean my 1969 Topps partial set which included over 300 autographed cards. Dean cared enough to help ease the difficult decision to sell these cards. He was fair and understanding, not only in the deal but the effort it took on my part to get these cards signed. It was a pleasure to do business with Dean.
Positive selling experience: 07-07-2009 - 7/11/2009
Sold: 1957-68 Topps baseball, 1956 Davy Crockett
I sold Dean c. 300 older baseball cards from the above-captioned era and 44 Davy Crockett cards: 17 orange-backs & 27 green-backs. Many of these cards were in good condition, but many others were in fair to poor condition. These were all cards that I had replaced with superior cards over a number of years; cards I had no use for. While many dealers would have told me they just weren't interested, Dean made me a prompt and fair offer. He also offered me 150% of that figure in store credit should I choose to make additional purchases from him. I chose the latter option and must say all of my experiences with Dean's Cards--buying and selling--have been very positive.
Dean bought our collection - 5/15/2009
Sold: Non-Sports Cards
My wife inherited a very large collection and we had no idea how to sell it. It contained stuff from the 90s all the way back to the 20s.
Just the thought of selling over 10,000 cards was a daunting task, and not knowing the values we were twice as nervous about it. I contacted many dealers and was somewhat upset at what we were offered and in fact I was kind of rude to Dean, but after a lot of research I learned he was being more than fair with us and went out of his way to help us and explain things to us. He took the good with the bad poke man right up to the Horrors of war, Rails and Sails and Davey Crockett and offered almost double what others offered him.
It was a scary experience sending shipments of cards to an unknown person and trusting them, Dean was not only fair, but always willing to talk on the phone and answer questions and had the checks out to us within a day or two of getting the shipments. Over the months we sent him at least 20 boxes without a single problem I would recommend Dean to anyone who has a collection to sell, he is not only fair and professional but fast and a really nice guy to deal with. My only regrets are that we have sent him all the cards and that I did not find him sooner.
Do yourself a favor and do your dealings with him it will save you a lot of time and aggravation.
~Joe and Liz Saffomilla
All Good - 5/14/2009
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A very pleasing,pain free way to sell your cards/sets.
No pressure..very frank and honest
It was all good for me
Cards I sold to Dean's - 5/11/2009
Sold: 1933 Goudey
I contacted Dean's on May 4th, with the collection I wanted to sell. I was selling some 1933 Goudey's I had.
I tried to sell them on E-Bay but people try to take advantage of you on that site. I talked to dean through e-mails and believe me when I tell you he is right on top of things. Like I said I first talked to dean on Monday May 4th he told me to mail the cards to him. I mailed them that same day and he got them on Thursday and by Friday we came to an agreement on a price. He was very fair I got almost double what I was being offered on E-Bay. I have also bought cards from Dean's in the past and was very happy with those cards. I would recommend Dean's Cards to anyone who asks me. Thank You Dean.
~Mike Taylor
A SAFE buying experience - 4/1/2009
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I came across an old grocery bag of cards in a basement I was cleaning out. Now I know nothing at all about collecting or the value of baseball cards. I considered Ebay but that would've meant A LOT of searching and going through card by card to get value estimates, Then there were the listing fees to consider, the e-mails to answer with questions I probably COULDN"T answer, the shipping too! About 900 trips to the Post office! I thought too about just listing the whole lot for 25 dollars just to sell them. Further searching led me to several sites... why I clicked on Deans Cards I can not say, but I did. I read the pages and I can say honestly that I had very little concern, The information was concise and complete.I contacted Dean with what I had and I stated again that I knew absolutely nothing at all about baseball cards. Dean stated he would need to see the cards to actually give me a good estimate on value. I had a wee bit of hesitation about sending them though. I went back to the site and read about the thousands of cards they view month by month and decided to take the chance. Hey what did I have to lose....I got them for free to begin with so I gambled on the little postage it was to send them. I sent in over 900 cards from the mid sixties...( I learned they were from the mid-sixties from Deans Cards site information!) I sent him an e-mail that I had shipped the cards and the reply was quick in saying he would look forward to seeing them. Three days later I got an e-mail stating the cards were received and had been reviewed. Dean stated the cards were in kind of rough condition and I was inclined to agree with him. They were not at all pristine... hey they were probably in that bag in the basement since the mid sixties... all piled together and moved around about a thousand times!Anyway, Dean came back with an offer of $215.00 for the lot and I agreed.... he saved me a ton of Ebay aggravation! The bottom line is this...I gained a whole bunch of respect for someone I didn't know who was actually extremely honest compared to the billions of rouges out there in cyber-space! Dean if you read this...blessings to you for your honesty! If I EVER come across another bag or box or whatever of baseball cards Deans Cards will be my first and only stop! If you are a reader hesitant about sending your collection in for his evaluation.... I say "lose the worry, send the cards and know you will be treated fairly"!!!!!!!! Thanks Dean!!! Bob S.
old tobacco premiums - 3/26/2009
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I had a couple of old baseball tobacco cards and a few old silk flags from cigarettes. I saved them for years hoping to make the big bucks someday but after checking these things out on e bay, I noticed there really wasn't a market for me. Dean was nice enough to explain the business to me and I decided to sell Dean the small collection. (even though he may not be able to sell them). I am very happy that he has the collection and I hope some day someone will buy them and enjoy them. Thank you Dean for taking them off my hands and giving me a little spending money.
1950 Topps Freedom's War - 3/12/2009
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I found an old box full of 1950 Topps Freedom's War cards in my attic recently and wondered what to do with them. I didn't know what I had found. I did some research on the internet, and I kept coming back to Dean's Cards. So I did a little research on Dean's Cards and found many favorable reviews. I could not find one negative remark. Not one. I contacted Dean's Cards out of curiosity, and they promptly responded to me. The email gave explicit directions as to what they do, what I should do, and the process of buying my lot.
Although I was very hesistant about sending out my 'treasure' ... I was assured that options were available to me to insure my package. I simply packed up the cards to prevent any further damage and sent them off certified mail to Dean's Cards to a physical street address. To satisfy my hesitation, I took inventory of what I was about to send. I also took pictures and had a witness standby.
None of that was necessary. I got my return receipt and an email from Dean's Cards the same day. They contacted me in the alloted time they said they would, they were very professional and very accommodating. And, they were very fair in their offer to me.
If I find any more treasures in my attic, I'm going to contact Dean's Cards! They made it fast, fun and easy.
Good experience - 2/16/2009
Sold: 1966 Topps
I decided to sell my old baseball cards and, after searching the Net, contacted Dean. I had been nervous about sending cards in the mail to someone I didn't know, but he patiently and helpfully guided me through the process. When I sent the ungraded 1966 Topps baseball set, Dean promptly made an offer for what I felt was a fair price. I agreed, and his check quickly arrived. It was a very good experience
New Selling Experience - 1/29/2009
Sold: 1965 Topps
Selling my baseball cards to Dean's Cards was a new experience for me. First time I sell something through the Internet. I sold several cards from the 1965 Topps Collection. Personally, I am not a baseball cards collector. I had these cards from when I was a kid and decided to sell them to Dean's Cards after researching the Internet for possible cards buyers. I received a quick response from Dean's Cards regarding a bid and believe I got a fair price for my cards. It was a gratifying experience and I recommend Dean's Cards for selling any sports cards you might have.
Good Experience Selling to Dean's Cards - 1/13/2009
Sold: 1960s Topps
I had a very good experience selling my childhood baseball card to Dean's. I would recommend Dean to anyone considering the sale of their cards.
My collection consisted of rather worn 1960's Topps baseball cards and inserts. My experience was that Dean did exactly what they said they would do on the web site concerning the sale:
- Communicated with me quickly by email about the kinds of cards they would be interested in buying;
- Reviewed my cards quickly (less than 2 days from after they received them);
- Gave me a price that I expected.
- Mailed the check quickly.
I know it's hard to part with these childhood treasures over the internet, but they handled my sale very professionally.
Four Star Review - Selling to Dean - 12/16/2008
Sold: 1960s
I sold a collection of early 1960's basketball and football cards, plus some specialty baseball cards ("Baseball Greats"). A lot of cards, the magazines and websites suggested value could be as much as $7000 - that is, IF they're all in Near Mint condition, and IF one can find a buyer.
I am no expert on condition, hadn't touched the collection in years. (Last previous trading included sale of Pete Rose rookie card - the year before Pete got busted.) Only was reminded of the cards while sorting through years of accumulated children's stuff.
Well, after some modest haggling, Dean paid about $1000. I was satisfied, seemed a fair transaction.
I can strongly recommend Dean's Cards to anyone considering selling a collection of vintage cards. Our e-mail communication was accurate, thorough, and prompt. Dean's review of my collection and his purchase offer was also respectably rapid, and his payment arrived quickly too.
Assuming Dean moderates these forums, may I wish you and yours a fine holiday season and beyond.
Thanks Dean - 11/11/2008
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My cards were saved by my mother and given back to me at a later age. These cards were part of my childhood and were handled,traded and flipped against the garage walls almost on a daily basis. Dean took these cards as well used as they were and treated me fairly and honestly and I thank him for that. I will continue to deal with Dean as long as he wants me as a customer.
Cheers
Randsy
Used to flip these cards - 10/21/2008
Sold: 1960s & 1970s
Looked on line for a way to sell about 700 baseball cards from 1961-1973 that I used to "flip" as a kid and collected. Deans was very upfront about their buying procedures and expectations. The cards were not in mint condition but the offer was fair and the process was definitely very thorough and exact. The experience was very good and I was happy with the result. I definitely recommend Deans as a top notch dealer to do any future business with.
sold my cards - 10/16/2008
Sold: 1970s Topps
Recently sold my collection of complete sets 1970-76 Topps Baseball. Excellent communication with Dean and very pleased with my check for $1000. Hope to do more business in the future and highly recommend.
Ray
Long distance sale - 9/30/2008
Sold: 1960s & 1970s
I had finally come to the time that I decided to sell my collection of baseball and football cards from the late 60s and early 70s. I looked for many different options/avenues to try and get what value I thought I should get . First try was to go to a local dealer and the dealer was only interested in a couple of cards and wasn't interested in any other offers. So, reluctantly, I went to the web. I had heard enough disappointing stories from ebay experiences. I went to Beckett's site and then I discovered Dean's site.
After reading the documentation on his website and through emailing him, I felt good enough about sending my collection to him from Texas. We came to a fair price into which he was willing to consider my thoughts about my cards. Every collector thinks very highly of the cards he owns, whether it is nostalgic or deserving. Thanks Dean for being honest and straight-forward in your business.
recently sold mmy collection - 9/7/2008
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I recently sold a portion of my collection and was impressed with Dean's quick and thorough resonse to my inquiry. He laid out a scenario that was fair and educational before the cards were shipped out for review. This minimized any negative surprises and allowed for the proper management of expectations. The review process was quick and instant once the collection was recieved and an offer given by Dean the same day! I look forward to doing more business with Dean in the very near future.
Sold My Collection to Deans.... - 8/19/2008
Sold: 1960s
Like many "boomers" I have had 3 or 4 boxes of baseball and football cards in shoeboxes since the last 60's. I think we all hope that our childhood toys are now worth a fortune, but we're realists and know better.
I got my cards out of the closet about a month ago and started re-living childhood memories. After that, I decided that it was time to part with my cards, so I decided to sell them. I spent time looking at ebay, and realized that it would cost me more to sell them than my collection was worth. Between my time, ebay insertion fees, ebay sale fees, PayPay fees, postage, packaging, and nearly $4 gas to/from the post office, I decided that that wasn't the way to go.
From there I found Dean's, and read this article. Link ==> http://www.deanscards.com/sell-your-...ction-i-5.html It answered all of my questions! I then emailed Deans and talked to Dean directly. I was hesitant at first to send him my collection, but after talking to Dean I got comfortable and sent him the entire thing.
I sold everything, and still feel good about it. There price was fair too. Thanks Dean!
Larry Murphy
Feedback - 8/18/2008
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Dean is great to work with, he looked at my cards, and within a day i recived my check. Dean had great communications and helped me every step of the way.
Thanks Dean
Jake
a pleasure doing business with dean - 7/17/2008
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dean was a great communicator, very honest, and straight forward. i wouldn't hesitate to do business with again. i appreciated his fast replies to my questions thru email. definitely recommend.
Great Transaction - 5/20/2008
Sold: 1952 & 1953 Topps
Sold Dean a collection of 1952 and 1953 TOPPS baseball cards. Everything went very smooth and was very impressed with communication and professionalism. payment was received very promptly and I appreciated his comments on insurance which saved me a few bucks on the deal.
Selling Made Easy - 4/28/2008
Sold: 1950s & 1960s
After an extensive Internet search to unload my vintage 1950s and 1960s baseball card collection, I discovered Dean's. The responses I got from Dean's were spot on. The submission process was a bit complicated, but designed to protect my collection. My questions were answered promptly, and discussions with Dean were clear, fair, and honest. I appreciated them being up front with me, and my valid concerns brought us to an equitable resolution. I sold my collection!
Buy and Sell - 4/1/2008
Sold: 1963 Topps
I recently asked Deans Cards to look at my grandfathers 1963 Topps Complete Set and asked them if they were interested in buying them. They were very honest and fair, after a quote from them I decided to have them purchase them. I sent my cards to them knowing that I sent these cards without being paid. After the set arrived in Ohio a check was in my hands within 2 days. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. I will do business with them again in the near future
Thanks Deans Cards and all who work there. Job well done !!!
Scott H. (Tampa ,Florida)
Relieved, reassured, rewarded: that is how I felt - 3/27/2008
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Selling a baseball card collection carries so much emotional baggage. The circumstances of my choosing to sell--which were not financial need--left me feeling anxious, uneasy, even sick. The honest, frank, and decent guidance provided by Dean's Cards put me at ease right away and made me feel I was dealing with someone who knew what this process meant. I sent in a mixed collection of vintage, near-vintage, and non-vintage, and within hours of receiving my collection Dean sent me an offer that was more than fair. I would never have been able to sell these cards myself for their supposed full-value; selling them to Dean's Cards was a better experience than I imagined possible. I feel like I found a good home for a pet I could no longer keep.
A Great Experience - 3/26/2008
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Doing business with Dean's has been a great experience. Everything was handled in a professional and timely fashion. I have nothing but praise for the entire organization.
Success - 3/26/2008
Sold: 1957 & 1958 Topps
Just sold my 1957 and 1958 Topps to Dean and belive I got fair value for the cards. I had checked out Dean via the internet with Secretary of State and BBB in Ohio - and it looked like he was the real deal - so I sent one set via Fedex. I would recommend Dean to any holders of old cards who want to get a good return without delay and effort (eg consignment at various shops).
Put my trust in them..they came through. - 3/20/2008
Sold: 1950s
I was asked to sell a 1950's collection of cards including a Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ted Williams for a close friend whose husband had passed away. I have not experience with cards and I put my trust in Deans cards and sent the collection to them. They immediately got back to me with and offer that went far beyond expectation. You can trust them with your cards and that they will give you a good price.
Thanks guys!
Todd Middleton
Good Experience with Selling collection - 2/22/2008
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I sold my old card collection to Dean's cards about a month ago. I received timely, honest emails. I had no issues with shipping the collection or getting the check. If I had any more cards I would definitely sell them to Dean again.
It's too bad he doesnt buy cards from the 80's and 90's!
Thanks again
Another great selling experience - 2/22/2008
Sold: 1956-1974 Orioles Team Sets
Dean, the check arrived! This concludes another great transaction that featured quick replies, fair price, and rapid payment. I am happy that my 1956-1974 Oriole team sets ended up in Dean's hands!
Sold my collection - 2/20/2008
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It is a leap of faith to mail your collection to a stranger. However, Dean made me feel at ease and the testimonials on this site did as well. The entire transaction was extremely smooth. Once Dean received my collection he sent an email with his offer. I received a check within a few days. I have much more to send Dean and will do so without hesitation. I would recommend Dean's Cards to anyone wanting to sell. Thanks Dean.
selling card collection - 2/12/2008
Sold: 1958 Topps
I sold a some Topps cards from 1958. Dean was very helpful and answered all my questions. He put a bid on the cards very quickly. I received the check within 2 days after I accepted the offer. All in all a very positive experience.
Satisfied Seller - 2/7/2008
Sold: 1957 & 1958
I had a collection of about 150 baseball cards, mostly from 1957-58 that had been tucked away in my mother's attic. Cards featured players from a wide variety of teams and included a few of the more notable players of the time. Most of the cards were in reasonably good condition but had not been handled or preserved with resale in mind.
I became aware of Dean's Cards via internet and was favorably impressed with the prompt and informative reply that was forwarded following my inquiry. I was given a realistic expectation of what to expect and offered a seemingly risk-free opportunity to receive a bid on the cards.
After having sent the cards for appraisal I received a bid very promptly. (which I accepted) It is my impression that Dean's Cards conducts business in an exemplary manner!
old cards - 2/2/2008
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Dean is the best. Easy to deal with very prompt at returning e-mails and phone calls.It is hard to just send ur collection and hope,Dean made me feel at ease about doing it.I was surprised at how fast the check was sent and the amount.when i called Dean he explained how he does business
and everything went as planed. very professional. thks Dean
Fabulous Selling Experience - 1/28/2008
Sold: 1950s & 1960s
Dean, I APPLAUD my experience selling to you. I sent you my lots of Oriole Team sets and assorted minor stars from the 50s and 60s. You were quick to respond and even quicker with your payment, which, quite frankly was somewhat more than I expected. Adding three dollars to round out the amount was a touch of class. I'll be sending you more material and will heartily recommend you to any of my friends and acquaintances who might be looking for a buyer for their vintage sports cards. Keep up the good work, Dean.
A great vintage card sale experience! - 1/10/2008
Sold: 1954 Topps
I just completed the sale of a 1954 Topps Baseball collection with Dean and could not have been happier with the result and overall experience. Every step of the transaction was handled professionally with clear expectations and communications. The final pricing was very fair and I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend Dean's cards to anyone interested in selling vintage cards. Dean's gets a 5 out 5 stars in my book!
Great Selling Experience - 12/10/2007
Sold: 1969 Complete Set
Sold a 1969 complete set. The transaction was excellent, and I received an extremely fair price for the cards!!! I highly recommend Deans Cards to anyone looking to sell their card collection. Quick transaction and very easy to work with!
Smooth "saleing" - 12/1/2007
Sold: 50s, 60s & 70s
I recently sold my childhood baseball card collection to Dean. The collection included cards from the 50's, 60's, and 70's - including superstars. Also included were 25 common tobacco cards that I had collected over the years. Dean was very prompt with his initial offer. Communication was excellent (I believe he is the most communicative dealer out there). In addition, he listened to my concerns and worked with me to determine a price that we both considered fair. I ended up trading my collection for a high end card and was given 150% of the offer in trade. Also, the card I traded for was discounted 20%. The remaining money I received as a check. Overall, I was very happy with the experience and would not hesitate to refer anyone selling their collection to Dean for an offer.
Sold my cards to Dean's - 11/22/2007
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I sold my cards at fair price. Check was in mail less 8 Days.
Small collection sale. - 11/9/2007
Sold: 1957-1969
I have always believed any card on the planet is only worth what
someone else is willing to pay you for it. With that said, the selling of my small collection of '57-'69 Topps baseball cards was done quickly & professionally. Only downer was UPS charging me almost $15 to send 3.5 lb. package from Fl. to OH.
Neil.
Dean -- extremely accomodating as an online buyer - 11/6/2007
Sold: 1960s & 1970s
As a person that didn't have a clue about selling baseball cards; I never realized that there was such good help out there. That help was Dean and his online card business. He was unbelievably helpful and always answered my questions promptly no matter how silly I thought the question might be. We had cards to sell from the 60's & 70's primarily. At first we were hesitant about sending them anywhere to be looked at; but we quickly realized that Dean was the real thing--honest, professional, and someone we could certainly trust. Business is conducted in a timely manner (send him the cards-he looks at them-he makes you an offer-if you accept, he sends you a check!) Don't think twice; Dean's cards is the way to go if you are looking to sell your baseball cards!!! ~J.K.
SOLD MY SPORTINIG NEWS COLLECTION TO DEAN'S - 10/27/2007
Sold: Sporting News
I RECENTLY SOLD MY COLLECTION OF 1950S-1960S SPORTING NEWS TO DEANS CARDS....DEAN IS EXTREMELY FAIR IN THE WAY HE DOES BUSINESS AND HE OFFERED ME A MOUNTAIN OF STORE CREDIT SO I CAN FINISH MY TOPPS SETS.....(HE FIRST OFFERED CASH, BUT THE JUNKIE IN ME OPTED FOR THE STORE CREDIT).
I WILL CONTACT DEANS FIRST ANYTIME I HAVE COLLECTIBLES TO SELL. DEAN IS A PLEASURE TO DO BUSINESS WITH!!!
~MM
Pleasantly Surprised! - 10/19/2007
Sold: Vintage Topps
Deciding to sell my childhood baseball card collection, most notably a 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax rookie card in Mint condition, I was envisioning a prolonged, arduous process of haggling over ebay. I was pleasantly surprised to learn I could sell all of my cards to one person with no hassle and receive a pretty fair price. I was a little leary of sending my cards by mail, but Dean's website and email instructions were so detailed and informative, I felt comfortable that he was legit. Many of my cards were in only fair condition, so my collection yielded $265.00, but much better than continuing to collect dust in my closet. Dean was fair, honest, extremely responsive, and very very fast. Thank you Dean for making it so easy!
Great Deal - 10/4/2007
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Quick and Fair Offer, Whole Deal Only Took a week from me sending my cards to receiving my check. Will Definately do business again.
Wonderful Service - 9/17/2007
Sold: 1957-1961
Dealing with Dean has been a painlessly simple process. Initial and continuing contact through email is a breeze. Upon first contact Dean was very fast in his reply. I had in my possession about 4,000 baseball cards with nearly complete sets ranging from 1957 through 1961 and later in better than very good condition. Although I regret not having any superstars included with the sets, Dean provided a fair value for the entire collection at over $1,000 which I gladly accepted. From the moment I sent the cards to Dean the entire process was completed in less than a week! Dean's service is impeccible! I highly recommend Dean's Cards to anyone interested in selling their collections! His services and response times are second to none!
selling a collection - 9/13/2007
Sold: 1966-1971
Thank you for purchasing my daughter's card collection which she accumulated during the years circa 1966 to 1971. You made it very easy to conduct the transaction and we feel offered a fair pricefor the collection. Your responses were prompt and friendly and I certainly would recommendyou to any else selling or buying cards.
ron linton
Freedom's War Cards - 9/7/2007
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I found Dean's Cards as a link when I was trying to purchase three cards to complete my collection of "Freedom's War Cards". I purchased the cards from Dean's an told him I had approximately 200 excess cards from that collection and offered to sell them to Dean. He responded in a timely and detailed manner and explained the process fully. I sent the cards to him and within three days he responded with an offer to purchase my cards for $320 which I found very reasonable. I accepted his offer with an overall great experience, was treated fairly, and would recommend Dean's Cards to anyyone interested in purchasing or selling collectible cards. One of the true professionals around.
good selling experience - 8/6/2007
Sold: Late 60s & Early 70s
I wanted to sell some duplicate baseball cards I had in my collection from the mid-1960's, the majority of which were 1969 and 1970. Dean responded very promptly to my inquiries, made the whole process very easy, and paid what I felt was a fair price for the cards I was selling, which were not in the greatest of shape. I opted to take a store credit for the cards and used it to buy cards I needed to fill out my 1970 set. Overall, the experience of dealing with Dean was extremely satisfactory, and I would recommend his services to anyone who was looking to buy or sell cards. Thanks Dean! It's nice to come across someone with such good business practices.
A HAPPY SELLER - 7/5/2007
Sold: 1968-1971
MY EXPERIENCE WITH DEANS CARDS WAS EXTREMELY FAVORABLE. I SENT DEAN A LARGE LOT OF VINTAGE 1968-71 CARDS. DEAN HAD SENT ME INFORMATION BEFOREHAND. ONE INTERESTING ITEM WAS THE LONG LIST THAT IS REQUIRED BY HIS COMPANY IN DETERMINING PRICING, ORGANIZING EACH CARD, ETC,ETC. I FEEL WHAT MANY TRADERS MIGHT FEEL IS THAT DEANS CARDS COULD OFFER MORE MONEY TO THE SELLER. WHAT EACH SELLER MUST REALIZE IS THE HIGH COST IT TAKES FOR DEANS EMPLOYEES TO WORK ON YOUR CARDS. BESIDES THAT, DEANS CARDS HAS EXPENSES SUCH AS UTILITY BILLS, WAGES, RENT, ETC TO COVER. THEREFORE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET PRICING YOU MIGHT THINK IS WORTH THE CARDS VALUES. THE PRICING YOU DO GET IS FAIR, HOWEVER.
I HAD MY CARDS FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND TO ME THEY ARE WORTH A MILLION DOLLARS. OF COURSE REALITY CANT ALLOW THAT. TO ALL SELLERS, MY POINT IS TO BE OPEN-MINDED WHEN DEALING YOUR CARDS TO DEAN.
ITS TOUGH TO SEE MY CHILDHOOD CARDS GO, BUT I FEEL THEY HAVE GONE TO A GREAT COMPANY. I RECOMMEND DEANS CARDS TO ANY BODY OUT THERE. I HOPE TO DO BUSINESS AGAIN SOMEDAY WITH DEANS CARDS. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE EMPLOYEES AT DEANS AND THANK YOU FOR TREATING ME AS A VALUED CLIENT. ROB
Very Happy
Satisfied Seller - 7/5/2007
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I have used Dean's Cards several times in the last two months to sell several batches of baseball and football cards. I have used several other dealers over the same time as I am slowly selling my collection of over 20,000+ cards. I have found Dean's prices to be reasonable and within the "ballpark" of other dealers. More importantly he is quite prompt in giving me a quote and once an agreement on price is met he is extremely prompt in sending out a check. I am currently waiting over two weeks from another dealer! I would highly recommend Dean.
~Art Kevorkian; Berlin, CT
Good experience selling - 7/4/2007
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Just a quick note to say I was happy selling about 500 pieces of semi-vintage cards to Dean. He has spent a lot of time providing info on his website to make an informed decision about the process of selling cards. The total value was $43 and he rounded it UP to $45!!! Very nice. Great communication, and rocket check. I would not hesitate to use Dean's Cards again when I have cards to sell. Thanks again, jha71857 Sterling, Illinois
Selling Cards - 6/28/2007
Sold: 1950s & 1960s
To anyone who is thinking of buying or selling cards from Deans Cards all i can say you should check with Deans first before you waste your time with any other card co. they were upfront and honest right from the beginning with me when i wanted to sell my collection of Baseball cards from the 50s and 60s.I sent my collection on a Monday and they e-mail a bid on Wed.,which was more than fair .I would highly recommend Deans Cards to anyone who is thinking of buying or selling cards.In closing i would like to Thank Dean for the way he treated me in selling my cards Thanks again.
Bill Drippon
Cleveland,Ohio
Very professional - 6/16/2007
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I just wanted to mention that my experience with DeanCards was a very pleasant one.
Dean is very professional and very responsible. As stated, he got back to me within 2 days with an offer (once he had received my cards).
Very reliable and great timely e-mail correspondence.
~PB
Dean is the man4 days after I sent my cards I had a check - 4/17/2007
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I was afraid of sending my cards at first.But Dean answered all my e mails ,and telephone calls, even on sunday.He gave me an idea what the cards were worth,and gave my a great price. I was also aware that Dean has to be aware of fake cards,thats why I was not afraid to send then.Dean told me all about packaging ,and shipping. I would go to Dean again, or recommend someone to him.Best of luck Dean. Thanks Douglas Ruby
Satisfied seller - 2/12/2007
Sold: 1958-1961 Football
I recently decided to sell football cards I had since I was a youngster (1958-1961). DEAN made the process very simple.
Once I sent him my collection, he responded within two days with an offer I thought was very fair. (I had researched the values before taking this step.) Within 2 days I had the check.
Thanks Dean
Rock
Reliable, accessible, fair - 1/30/2007
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I want to thank Dean for being a straight-up, honest business man. He did what he said he would and even more. It's rare to encounter ethical people like Dean, but I'm happy I did business with him. He paid me promptly and handled all my concerns by phone. A+
Done deal! - 1/24/2007
Sold: 1950s and autographed baseballs
If you are one of those people who thinks that the feedback section on a company's website can be "suspect" I'd like to correct that notion as it applies to Dean's Cards.. In the infamous words of Al Pacino in A Scent Of A Woman, I'm here to tell you when it comes to Internet commerce "I've been around, you know!"
I just sold my baseball card collection from the 50's along with 25 autographed baseballs, most of which I got from Hall of Famers myself, to Dean. Besides their incredible attentiveness and sense of urgency as it pertains to responding to e-mail inquiries, the process was painless and fair.
If you are sitting on the fence, unsure of whether you should trust this firm in Cincinnati, and send them your prized collection, I encourage you to do so! Worst case it will be returned if a fair price cannot be negotiated.
So bravo to Dean's Cards! An electronic standing ovation from this satisfied customer.
Easy, straightforward, and fair - 1/9/2007
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I sold my card collection to Dean. Fast turn-around, prompt payment, good communication, good price, and great communication! Thanks Dean! I recommend Dean without hesitation.
Thanks,
Rob
Dean's Cards is a reputable place to sell your collection - 12/30/2006
Sold: 1952-1959 Baseball & Football
This fall, I finally decided to dispose of my card collection from childhood (baseball and football from 1952-59) and looked into various ways of selling them with the least amount of hassle. After checking several internet sites, I focused on Dean's Cards and sent an email to Dean with a list of my football cards.
I received a prompt reply and sent off my small football sollection for appriasal and purchase. Within a few days, I received a reasonable offer, agreed to it and promptly received a check.
I then listed and self-evaluated my baseball card collection and sent them off to Dean. We again agreed to a price and the check was quickly sent.
Given the number of scams in cyberspace, I realize it takes a pretty big leap of faith to send a couple thousand cards to some person like Dean on the Internet. If it's of any help, I can say that once I started the process, I had nothing but a good response from Dean and good vibes about the person I was dealing with.
I'd strongly recommend that you give Dean's Cards a try when you're ready to say goodbye to your old baseball card friends. It was an easy process and it's good to know that my cards will eventually be in the hands of those who will appreciate them. Most importantly, given the contents and condition of my cards, I believe I received a realistic value for the collection.
Mr. Met
Scotia, NY
Very easy to deal with - 12/26/2006
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They were quick and fair with the price offer on my cards
~Thanks Bill
Very happy - 12/15/2006
Sold: 1950s
I had a couple of hundred baseball cards from the 50's but didn't have a clue how to sell them. Or even if anybody would want to buy them. I found Dean's Cards while browsing the internet. The site was so straightforward and informative. Dean answered all my questions promptly. I sent him the cards and a week later I had a check for $635! I couldn't be happier. Andrew in Philadelphia PA
Selling my baseball card collection to Dean - 11/16/2006
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Dean was both helpful, in promptly responding to my concerns, and informative, in sharing his knowledge and experience, with regards to selling my baseball card collection. I believe I received a fair price for my collection, and would defintely consider contacting Dean concerning any future sale of my collectibles.
Selling Sports Illustrated Collection - 8/20/2006
Sold: Sports Illustrated
I found Dean's website when I was searching for buyers of vintage sports magazines on the Internet. I contacted Dean's website and had an answer from him within the hour [In fact every correspondence has been answered with the same efficiency]. I then had the pleasure of actually meeting Dean and many of his staff when I visited his business on my way to a Cincinnati Reds baseball game. I left my magazines and a few other items with Dean. Being a former cardshop owner I had a minimum dollar amount that I expected to receive for my magazine collection. Dean's price was almost double the price that I had expected to receive!!!!!!!! I will continue to do business with Dean's. I will also recommend Dean's to all my former customers who contact me from time to time [some of them still think my cardshop is open....I closed it in 1996]!
Thanks, Dean - 8/7/2006
Sold: 1950s & 1960s
Newbie…I had a group of cards from the late 50s and early 60s that I decided to sell – a Mantle ’57 and ‘61, Ernie Banks rookie, Mays ’56, Snider ’56, some Yaz, a Maris, etc. –typical of a 50-year old with a small collection. After a Google search, I came upon Dean’s Cards, primarily doing research into how I should go about selling the cards. At this point I’m thinking “eBay” and dreading the experience. Long story short: I e-mailed Dean on Tuesday, got a reply within the hour, liked what I heard (and what I read on the site) and sent the cards out that day. Dean got the cards on Thursday morning of the same week and made me what I considered a fair offer later that same afternoon. I received the check in the mail the following Tuesday – one week from start to finish. I’m still amazed at how fast this all came about. I came away from the experience impressed at the speed with which my transaction took place, as well as Dean’s honesty and professionalism. I will not hesitate to recommend Dean’s Cards to my friends, many of whom will be cleaning out their closets searching for their cards based on my favorable experience.
Great advice and speedy service - 7/16/2006
Sold: 1960 Topps
Dean just bought my almost full set of 1960 Topps baseball cards. He gave me clear feedback on the condition of several top cards and gave me a fair price. We completed the entire deal in just over a week. Read his notes on why it is foolish to sell your own cards - I was convinced Dean was correct - and he proved it on this deal. I will be back again.
Thanks - 6/5/2006
Sold: 1970s football
I just recently sold my 1970-1977 complete football card sets and some misc. older football singles to Dean's Cards for $1,200.00. They have been great to work with, they communicate well, very up front, and timely in replying to e-mail correspondence. I was given a quote the same day my cards arrived at Dean's and recieved a check within a couple of days of coming to an agreement for the purchase of my collection! From Ohio to Idaho!
sold some of my vintage cards to Dean - 5/2/2006
Sold: 1957-1959
I recently sold some of my vintage(1957-1959)Topps baseball cards to Dean. He was a very knowledgeable and professional person. After explaining how cards were valued,by their condition,his offer was fair. He even helped me with choosing the best way to ship my cards,from California to Ohio. I would definetly recommend him to anyone who may be in the market for selling vintage baseball or football cards. You need not worry about his integrity. I look forward to doing more business with him in the future.
i sold my favorite cards - 3/28/2006
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i sold my favorite cards to dean and everything went well. good job dean.
Dean is the best, I sold him 3 vintage sets - 2/9/2006
Sold: 1957-1960
I was very satisfied in my dealings with Dean. I sold him my 1956, 1958, 1960 and partial 1957 baseball sets that I had put together myself some years ago. I knew what they were worth and still was very happy with the price I received from Dean. I can attest that Dean is a very professional, standup guy who realizes that how you treat people is just as important as the price he pays for your cards. In dealing with probably hundreds of dealers at hundreds of shows, I can honestly say that Dean ranks near the top when it comes to fairness and integrity. Thanks Dean
Recently Sold Ungraded Singles collection to Dean. - 1/19/2006
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My collection consisted of approx. 25 1950's-80's prominent , ungraded singles. Dean was very efficient and prompt in his correspondence with me. We were able to negotiate a fair offer within 48 hours of him receiving my cards. Dean made the selling experience very simple. The most important factor is the feeling of security in knowing you are doing business with a reputable and trustworthy company who will handle your collection with care and pay you fairly for it.
~Steve T - Las Vegas
Sold my collection - 1/17/2006
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I sold Dean my Beatles, hockey, football, baseball, and some variables for $625.
I had no problem sending them from Mass. to Ohio without worrying if I'd ever see them or get paid in return.
Although we all expect to get big bucks in return, Dean is up front about what to expect. Everything was completed within a week.
I highly recommend Dean to everyone!
Sold my 60's Salada/Armour baseballs coins - 1/13/2006
Sold: 1960s Salada and Armour Baseball Coins
I recently decided to sell my Salada and Armour Baseball coin collection from the 1960's. I did some re on the internet and came up with some pricing and then send a list to three sites who indicated they would buy them. Only two responded and Dean's cards were by far the most professional and easy to work with. His web site is perfect as a tool to educate the non-professional collector as to what to expect. Once he was contacted, he quickly responded by e-mail and explained his overall philosophy and why he is in the business. We exchanged several e-mails and eventually talked on the phone. He was never to busy or impatient. He runs his business the way it should be run and treats you with respect.
I felt very comfortable sending him my collection to view and fully expected him to send it back, if necessary. His customer service skills are exc nt. In an industry where it is not always easy to trust those you meet, he is the exception. I would recommend him to all and would do business with him again.
Michael puts his trust in Dean - 11/29/2005
Sold: 1960s & 1970s
Hello fellow brother,
I just last week sold my 60s and 70s collection to Dean. I am not sure how many cards there were, but I am guessing there were more than 450 cards in the collection. Dean was very accommodating and fair in his treatment of my collection, and I found him to be quite polite in our correspondence. Just yesterday I received my much needed check- five days after our agreement was settled! Being an amateur, I am not sure how much the collection is worth, but I believe Dean to be very honest and reasonable in his dealings with me. I highly recommend him to anyone - buyer or seller - who is interested in card collecting. Should the dear reader of this post want any further testimony, please, please, please email me at LiveMichael@iwon.com (anytime!). Thank you. - The Sandy Beach Bum
60s baseball card collection - 10/2/2005
Sold: 1960s
I had been holding on to aprrox. 2000 cards that I had bought as a youth in the 60"s. I wanted a quick and easy way to sell the cards because I was tired of dragging them around. I had no emotional ties to the cards. I found Dean's site on the Yahoo search engine. After viewing his site I decided to take a chance and send him half of my collection. I must admit that I was disapointed that my cards we're not worth more I felt I was treated fairly. If i had more cards to sell I would'nt hesitate to sell them to Dean's.
I Sold My Beloved Cards - 9/18/2005
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I sold my vintage baseball card collection of to Dean's Cards in August. I'd been visiting Beckett's web site as well as eBay to see what was involved in selling my baseball cards (a ton of trouble!). A Google search found deanscards.com, which I found quite informative and straightforward. I emailed Dean who replied (in detail) to some of my concerns about sending cards to a stranger. I must have emailed him 3-4 times before I decided to ship my collection. He quickly made an offer that I thought was essentially fair-I thought they were worth more of course. Another round of emails and the deal was done. I was quite impressed with Dean's sense of integrity, as well as patience to quell my misgivings. Based on my exchange with him, I would strongly recommend doing business with Dean's Cards. :-)
Easy Money - 9/11/2005
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I sold my baseball cards that I have had sitting around for over 40 years simply because I need money in order to take my life in a new direction. Otherwise, I'd still have them. Baseball cards are really only worth what someone is willing to pay you for them. I could have possibly grossed more money from my cards if I had marketed them myself, but when one starts calculating the cost of locating buyers, communicating with them, and shipping the cards (not to mention the value of the time spent doing all this), it readily becomes apparent that selling to Dean and letting him worry about getting top dollar for the cards is a no-brainer. Dean paid me $1,500 for my cards, which I think is a very fair price. Communicating with him was quick and easy, and the actual transaction, from my shipping the cards to the check arriving, took less than a week. I found Dean to be both courteous and trustworthy, and I highly recommend him to others who have collections to sell.
--PC :smt045
Dean's Cards are great people to sell your cards to - 9/8/2005
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I recently sold my childhood collection of cards to Dean. I read closely his website's advice on selling cards and understood that when you sell something that the buyer has to have room to make a profit.
I feel that Dean treated me and my collection with great respect.
When you keep a collection for over 40 years you become attached to it.
I feel that I received a very fair offer for my cards. Communication was great and payment was prompt. I had offered my cards to several other buyers but Dean was by far the best to deal with.
I am glad I dealt with Dean!!!
Deans Cards Very Efficient - 9/7/2005
Sold: 1962 Topps
Contacted Dean about a few hundred 1962 Topps baseball cards. Reply received the same day which included a good deal of useful information about the business of buying and selling of sports cards and what to expect in terms of the value of the cards. Went on vacation for two weeks, recontacted Dean upon return, received same day reply. FedExed cards to Dean, received email acknowledging receipt the next day. The following day received estimated value of $322 which Dean rounded up to $350. Bid was accepted. Received email the following day indicating the check was in the mail. Check for $350 arrived three days later. Check was deposited and cleared in three days. The whole operation was smooth and professional especially given the potential for disappointment. Dean was true to his word.
Selling cards to Dean's Cards - 9/4/2005
Sold: 50,000+ cards
I found my transaction with Dean's Cards to be very positive. I sold approximately 50,000 cards during my transaction, and the people at Dean's were very thorough, upfront, honest and professional with me. I was notified of when the cards arrived at their business, and they quickly yet thoroughly analyzed the collection. The purchase price was fair, and payment from them was very prompt. If you're thinking of selling your collection, I would certainly put Dean's Cards very high on your list of potential buyers.
5 Star's for Dean - 1/19/2005
Sold: 1958 Topps
I recently contacted Dean about selling my 1958 Topps Baseball Set. He was so quick to get back to me with information that I couldn't believe it! After sending the cards to him he contacted me with an offer that same day! The offer was very fair and after a day to think about it I accepted his offer. He mailed the check that same day and I received it 2 days later! If that isn't the best service ever, I don't know what is! If anyone has reservations about using Dean for a transaction, don't, as this guy is a CLASS ACT!!!!! I would highly recommend him! Thanks, Dean I'm even going to send him some more things do make an offer on.
