"Oddball/Error" price determination???

[D.P.Johnson]

How are prices on "oddball/error" items determined??? I'm specifically talking about things like "ghost images", "double strikes", etc.
Basically anything that is more or less a large printing type error, not simply a miscut card, or a small stray printing mark or something.
Is an item like this generally more or less valuable then the same card without the error???

[Leon]

For older cards almost always worth more for a major error. It's hard to say exactly. Generally the bigger the error, and the more striking or obscure it is, the more valuable. (T206s are in a league of their own)

[Bocabirdman]

Simply stated, the market determines the price. Those that chase "the freaks" are fanatical about it.

[D.P.Johnson]

Thanks. That's sort of what I thought. I've always found it sort of interesting that graded cards with errors (print marks/miscut) seem to have downgraded value, but "ghost prints", "double strikes", "wrong backs" seem to be more valuable...IDK...

Does anyone know if and/or how PSA or SCG would grade a "ghost" or "double strike" card??? Would they grade at the lowest possible grade, or maybe put the words "printing error" or whatever on the flip???

[Bigb13]

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[Jobu]

Do you have a particular card in mind? If you post a scan I am sure you will get quite a bit of advice.

[D.P.Johnson]

Originally Posted by Bigb13

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Thank you. Perfect!

[D.P.Johnson]

Originally Posted by Jobu

Do you have a particular card in mind? If you post a scan I am sure you will get quite a bit of advice.

Yeah, but you know I can't "out" it or I'll get scolded......

[Jantz]

D@niel

Here is one that I submitted. Received an "A" because it was hand cut.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by D.P.Johnson

Yeah, but you know I can't "out" it or I'll get scolded......

DP...just message someone you can trust on the matter. I know Johnny v would love to help you out in this area...he's the best in the biz

[mrvster]

You are too kind!! you are very versed yourself my friend....I have learned so much from my fellow collectors!

absolutely would love to help

just email me or pm me....I will keep it low and let you know what you have....especially T206

Peace

Johnny

[mrvster]

Jantz, thanks again for the Starr....I love it!

[Bigb13]

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