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Originally Posted by MattyC
Yup, at any given snapshot in time, some cards will sell for new record highs while others will be lower than prior sales. It's just impossible to generalize or herd all cards together. Especially given the great variance in eye appeal possible— even within cards of the same grade. Best one can do when shopping for their collection is dig into all the images and sales data available.
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That has always been true for the hobby. Eye appeal might explain some of the new record prices but I think most of the record prices are being paid for either issue or condition rarity. As for prices adjusting down, I feel it is nothing more than fewer people bidding/buying. The market was far more predictable than it is now. This feels different so I do not agree it is eye appeal and that would be over generalizing what drives the market today.