Piece of the Game — Attraction in Town of Wappinger

Let me start by saying, what a place for card collectors, and sports enthusiasts…it’s like a museum. I was very excited to come here and sell two pieces of memorabilia. The first of which was an Aaron Judge home run Derby Moneyball (the pink and white ball used for the final out, last few at bats of the home run derby). The gentleman looked at the COA, looked at the ball, did some “research” on the ball in the back and said “ I could buy A similar ball on eBay right now for $1000.00 or buy the ball right in front of me for 1000.00. If you’re looking for more than that, then I don’t know what to tell you”. I went in to the shop seeking $1300 in my head, but was willing to accept the $1000. I then mention I had an autographed Conor McGregor photo from UFC 205. After going to my car and retrieving the framed photo, He checked for the COA. He went and did some more “research”. After doing the “research”. I was told, “I could buy the same photo online for $400.00 right now”. I was offered $650 for both (combined). Confused, I mentioned that he had just offered me $1000 for the Aaron Judge Moneyball, to which he denied that he had offered me that money and saying that what “he was going to sell it for”. Putting the confusion aside, I asked what he was going to pay for the Aaron Judge bullet itself; to which the gentleman at the counter said that he wouldn’t offer more than $400. I mentioned that he just said that he could buy one on eBay for $1000.00, but he said that that is not what he would buy it for that is what he would sell it for..a bit odd due the fact that you can’t find an Aaron Judge HRD Moneyball on the open market…an OMLB autographed Aaron Judge ball sells for $899.99+ (I understand and appreciate that POG does not sell things at market value). However, being in the business of sales, I understand needing to make a profit, however a 60%+ profit?…that’s absurd. I attempted to negotiate, to which I was told “I’m already at my top dollar”. I then asked if he was would like to take down my phone number and name, just incase he or the owner changes their mind, to which I was told, “is not likely”. Again, as someone who is in the sales industry (automotive), I was quite turned off by the whole experience. All that being said, I did not want to air my grievances in front of the clientele that was in the store at the time. I remained respectful, gave the gentleman a handshake and went on my way. If anything, I wouldn’t have minded a conversation about the pieces I had to offer, or some knowledge as to the prices they found online, rather than being...

Pretty upset after my experience. Brought in a card that I didn’t know about and asked for information/price on it. What happened next was shocking for me. I handed my card to the gentleman to look at it and then he just walked away into a room out of my sight to look up the price. “I said excuse me sir mind if I stand right here to see what you’re doing?” He said “yeah sure.” I said something like (I don’t really remember it happened so fast) “I’m not really comfortable not seeing my card, thanks”. This guy gets all defensive saying “you think I’m gonna steal your card? I got all these cards here!?” At this point I’m in total shock he even tried to hand me back the card. I expressed that a have autism and I get nervous sometimes. This guy said something like nah man it’s ok YOUR NORMAL LIKE THE REST OF US. Like what does that even mean! Taking someone’s card away is like pointing a gun at somebody at a gun store. I felt insulted and very anxious leaving the store. I am never coming back.

Edit.

Ok I agree the gun thing was not called for. Anyways thanks for telling me about that security system, would you mind showing me the footage so we can get to the bottom of this? By the way we’re just not gonna talk about how this guy just leaves with my card where I can’t see him. Pretty weird. It doesn’t matter how much the card is it’s just a layer of trust. Like I don’t know this guy or any of you I don’t know the vibe I’ve never been here before. Here’s a suggestion find a way to look up the cards where the person can see so everyone is on the same page. Like if you come back with a price I don’t know the source I don’t know where this information is coming from. Anyways I would like that footage just to clear up the situation and if you refuse to show me thats...

From the moment you walk through the doors of Piece of the Game in Wappingers Falls, you know you're somewhere special. The atmosphere is electric: part museum, part collector’s dream, and entirely unforgettable. Whether you're a lifelong baseball card or memorabilia collector or just getting into the hobby, this place has something for everyone.

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