Sourcing Real RC's without E-bay?

[Contra]

I get most of my cards from Flea-Bay (E-Bay), as do many many people, it is so convenient! But some cards I just cant bring myself to risk purchasing.

I read the threads on here about spotting a counterfeit, but it's hard to do on an E-bay auction. So I want to look for some online retailers that are the real deal (and vouched for on this site)

**Card in Question** 1986 Karl Malone Rookie Card, graded anywhere from 9-10**

Price doesn't matter, I see I'm going to need to drop a couple bills on the card but Karl Malone is who I collect and I'm finally ready to "Take the plunge" This card is going to be the center of my collection and I don't want to ruin it!

Any Help here would be appreciated!
thanks

[Frantiic]

here's a site about the jordan rookie, should be the same deal if its a k malone.. not sure though, but it's something http://sportscardinfo.wordpress.com/...-fleer-rookie/

[Contra]

Yeah I stated in my post that I read that already, thanks though.. Really looking to see if anyone knows any trusted online retailers instead of auction sites?

Thanks again

[magic_bobcat]

If you're buying graded why isn't ebay ok?

[Contra]

Lol you are 100% correct, just new to the online 'scene' and asking questions... But you do have a point lmao

I guess I only asked cause I consider all of the options, If I didnt have it graded I'd be looking for one that I would intend on getting graded I guess I forgot to mention that

thanks though!

[MrAnonymous]

Amazon sells cards. Probably not a massive collection, but they sell cards and you can trust them.

With ebay, if the seller is reputable then chances are its the real deal. If its fake, send it back and get your moneys worth. The buyer is always right in the eyes of ebay so...there you go.

[ajw9356]

As long as you recieve a PSA or BGS graded card that the case is untampered with, you will be fine with most online dealers. My opinion anyway, although if feedback is 0 or running below 90% buyer beware.

[magic_bobcat]

As long as you recieve a PSA or BGS graded card that the case is untampered with, you will be fine with most online dealers. My opinion anyway, although if feedback is 0 or running below 90% buyer beware.

Great rule of thumb.

Also I know its stereotypical but I tend to notice the country where the card is. Some countries have a better reputation than others.