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Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy
While building other sets, like the '53 Topps, I usually buy raw commons and save money to apply to the star cards. The commons are nice and would be gradable if I so chose most of the time. I devote most of the money spent on sets to the stars. I buy the star cards graded from reputable sellers. Is this a smart approach for '52?? Specifically, I am referring to the high #s. Are these safe to buy raw in VGEX-EX, or do I need to treat them like star cards?
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What it comes down to is eye appeal. Even cards in poor condition can still be nice, while cards in relatively high grades awfully ugly.
I think that's a safe grade range. The highs are a pretty safe buy in just about any grade, just focus on getting ones with honest wear, but are problem free. Stuff with holes, or creases through the middle, are junk in my opinion.
But if I had to just give one piece of advice, it'd be to buy nicely centered cards. Even low grade cards, if they're nicely centered, can resell well, and hold their value nicely. And i think it gives a nice challenge. It is really no trick to build the 52 set if you've got no scruples and just want to build a set. Even the high numbers can be had fairly afford-ably if you buy junk beaters. But it takes a little more time and effort to find centered copies. But you'll be proud when you look at those cards all lined up.