SMR vs. VCP
OK...I know most feel that SMR is just another marketing tool of PSA. Personally, I only use it as a small part of my evaluation process in determining how much I will spend on a card. Lately, I'm seeing more and more references to VCP. Is it worth buying a membership? How "off" are prices in SMR for say a 1956 Topps Bob Feller PSA 6 versus what's in VCP? I'm sure the swings for high-dollar cards could be pretty substantial, but what about my Feller example...are we talking $5 variance? Frankly if I'm in the ballpark with regard to how much a slabbed card is worth I'm happy. I just don't want to have it happen that I'm grossly under- or, more importantly, over-paying. Thanks in advance for any feedback/guidance...
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M@tt McC@arthy
I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix.
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