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Old 08-29-2018, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by orly57 View Post
I’ve often had the same thought. But the beauty of BecKett’s model is that they “specialize” in new cards, thus guaranteeing a steady flow in the future. They are totally screwing that up right now. I think that Beckett has the market on new cards for 2 reasons:
1.new cards are all in incredible shape, so guys get suckered in with that black label 10 crap.
2. Since new cards are in such great shape, their use of subgrades helps distinguish a grade by it’s sub grades. Ex: We both have a 9.5, but mine is better because it has two 10 subs. It’s absurd, but true.
Orlando you are absolutely correct. Nowhere is buy the flip more alive and well than in the new and shiny. Unbelievable with all the subgrades. But they started it and they have the market on it. And people care. And they care A LOT! And that keeps the machine going.
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