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Complaint Review: Tally's Sports Cards - Hamilton Ontario

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  • Tally's Sports Cards Mountain Plaza 665 Upper James Street Hamilton, Ontario Canada

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This report is about hockey cards. I had purchased a partial set of 1985 O-PEE-CHEE hockey cards from Tally's
Sport's Cards that were at first glance in amazing shape after all I was assured they did come from vending and were in mint condition. The set I purchased was not complete and I knew this, I bought it as a starter for this year.

When I got the cards home I realized their was about 20 cards in the box that had very fine creases in them. I was
using a magnifying glass checking each card as any serious collector would. Even the damaged cards were in
amazing condition, absolutely no sign of wear. I immediately took the damaged cards back and Tally himself insisted I trade them in for new ones, which I did.

I later went back to this store to purchase some of the cards I needed to help finish the set. I purchased about 20 more cards for the maximum price according to the beckett, this means that they should have been absolutely mint, which I thought they were. After getting the cards home and closely examining them under the proper light with my magnifying glass I realized two of the cards had the same hairline creases, that are very hard to find. I do not accept second rate cards for my sets and I make that clear to whomever I shop from, after all this store did tell me that if I have any problems with their products to bring them back. Well I did just that and I admit I was starting to consider shopping elsewhere.

When I arrived at the store the individual working behind the desk told me that I was the one who picked these cards out of the binder and he could do nothing. He had the nerve to say this with other customers in the store. I then asked him why I was charged the maximum selling price for a card that was not in mint condition, he had no answer. I decided at this point that I would not argue it and just shop elsewhere. I insisted he keep the cards as I had absolutely no use for them and left without them, as he mumbled and shook his head like I was the person in the wrong.

Because of this mans display of total ignorance this store lost a good paying customer. This business is competitive and someone else does want my money. Most times when I walked through their doors I spent at least 30$. Their has been two times I spent over 100$, on hockey cards, this represents a significant sale in my opinion. I had only used the store for about five months, in this time I bought four sets of cards that were to be complete and finished several others, one set wasn't but accidents do happen (however I have yet to get the cards that are missing, they were common cards at that). One set I paid over 100$ for.

I have spent about 400$ in this store to date and originally intended to spend allot more. I guess what I am trying to do is warn other collectors that this store really doesn't care about customer service or the product they pawn off on you. I would advise all to shop elsewhere, I actually did like this store but I cannot afford to waste my time arguing over a couple five dollar cards.

Joe
Hamilton, Ontario

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#5 Consumer Suggestion

Response to Joe's original complaint about Tally's (by Nick )

AUTHOR: Nick - (Canada)

POSTED: Thursday, February 24, 2005

I really don't understand with this fellow from Arizona has bashed your report on Tally's sports cards. He doesn't even live in Hamilton Ontario, he looks like someone seeking attention. Anyway, I applaud you, Joe on your reporting of Tall's sports card store. The men that run this store are the last people who should be in contact with children. The do not respect them and what little pocket change the bring to the store with them. Please read about a true account that I have experienced. I have also filed a report on Tally's sports cards.

Thanks,
-Nick

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#4 Consumer Comment

Joe Watson the tantrum thower!

AUTHOR: David - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, March 18, 2004

Thanks for confirming the companys BBB statemnet that you throw tantrums as you just did Joe. I really cant add anything to what you have already said. I'm sure the readers can judge the calibur of person you are Joe without me adding anything else just by reading your childish rantings. Ive said all I care to about this report. Feel free to ramble on.

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#3 Author of original report

card refered to was needed to complete a mint set tard

AUTHOR: Joe - (Canada)

POSTED: Wednesday, March 17, 2004

David the moron ....David did I piss you off in one of the hundreds of reports that you puff up and make a*****e remarks on, well to bad. The card refered to was needed to complete a mint set tard, an uncomplete set is worthless to me, besides I don't collect cards for the value in dollars, I collect to make me happy. Man this guy or girl is something else. He/she makes the most stupid comments on sites and then gets offended when he/she is rebutted, come on man/woman thats life get over it. Most people don't collect cards for the dollar value now David from bullshit city, their is simply too many cards to collect. For me I focused on the 80's O-PEE-CHEE hockey cards got a problem with that to david?. Does that tie in with my wife beating and child abusing. You say the same shite over and over again get a life or get a defence for your possition. Every person is entitled to their opinion but when you are being a 100% moron no person in their right mind really cares David. Hey David if you owned a buisness and one customer spent a huge amount of money and was comming in on a regular basis would you try to keep them happy?. Hold on I already know what your gonna say, not if he beats his wife and abuses his kids, ha ha ha you are a peice of work man/woman.

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#2 Consumer Comment

Yet another BS complaint form Joe

AUTHOR: David - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, March 13, 2004

This has to be one of the biggest bullSht reports of the many you have made yet. By your own admission this company did everything to accomidate you Joe. Then you even supply evidence from the BBB (another BS organization) where the customer confirms what everyone here that has read your other reports knows. That your are an a*****e. You beat your wife, abuse your child and out of boredom obviously terorize your local businesses. Why dont you use that same maginfying glass and search for your balls. I too collect sports cards and this company sounds like they are ok and doing business the right way. You are a little baby who likes to post BS about your estranged wife and show your stupidity on the Tupper Lake reports as well. Your collecting skills are weak Joe. It was a low value Beckett card which no serious collector would want. It sounds to me by the evidence that YOU provided that this comapny would have gladly replaced it it you had not thrown such a sissy fit. Jeebas get over yourself.

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better business bureau report

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POSTED: Thursday, November 14, 2002

I will make this update brief, as all of my thoughts regarding this company truly are. Tally's Sports Cards states in

their response to the better business bureau I quote

Tally's Sports Cards has been Hamilton's finest card and

collectable shop since 1991, building a reputation for service + quality of product second to none. In this business

we cannot continue to exchange cards that the customer picks out themselves. We would have easily settled the situation if properly approached, however we must refuse Mr. Watson's replacement request as only civil and responsible customers receive this type of service. Mr. Watson's tantrums are certainly not appreciated or welcomed. [spread the word among the card collecting community] can only discredit Mr. Watson even further and it has to bestated that I do not appreciate being threatened.

I must state that the company's refusal to stand behind their product has left a negative mark on them with the Better

Business Bureau. The bottom line is this, since the incident I have spent over 250 dollars in another store, this money

was definitely going to be spent at tally's. This is a competitive business and in saying this I hope tally's knows that

they are not the only card store around town.


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