Question for set builders...

[vintagetoppsguy]

There are different types of collectors, I consider myself more of a set builder. All of my sets are raw, with the exception of the (bigger name) stars, which of most are graded (SGC mostly). I have a question for you other set builders, more so the registry guys. Let’s say you’re building a ’56 Topps set and Hank Aaron is one of the last cards you need (could be any year or player, just using that for example). You have two to choose from – one graded a 7, the other an 8 – let’s even say both are the same price. The 7 is a really strong card for the grade, looks under graded. The 8 is weak, looks over graded. In your opinion, the 7 has much better eye appeal than the 8. So here’s the question. Do you go with the 7 because it’s a nicer card and has better eye appeal, or do you go with the 8 to maintain your set’s GPA on the registry? Not really being a registry guy, I’m going to choose the 7. You?