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Posted By: Andrew

Frank, I sort of follow your logic.

However, I'm not really a fan of graded cards. Among various reasons is that I find it silly that a PSA 9 is worth x times more than a PSA 8 due to a pair of subjective eyes. Furthermore, it's a shame the TRUE scarcity often takes a back seat to condition scarcity.

HOWEVER, for "high dollar" cards, I do like the extra layer of comfort (albeit thin) that grading offers. Again, the seller can do what he pleases. However, since money is often the consideration behind selling - save for those who do it for the love of the hobby without consideration of financial game, but then charge multiples of what it would fetch on Ebay - it behooves a seller to keep the buyer in mind when the goal is to maximize financial return. So, the average seller (maybe not the one question) will opt for the first choice:

A
grade the card, spend the ~$30
answer emails
describe card in great detail

B
The opposite

In sum, I can like un-graded more than graded, but only buy graded for cards in which there are at least three zeros in the check amount field.


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