Worth Less - Borderline OT

[frankbmd]

We all have one (or more), so open your closet and share a graded card that is worth less than the cost of grading.

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I'm keeping the scan small on this one to prevent you from drooling on it.

I bought this card, already graded, in an eBay Auction for one penny. If anyone thinks it is worth $10.00 (estimated cost of grading including shipping and insurance), you can have it.

1000% ROI should cover the cost of shipping.

[mechanicalman]

Fun topic, Frank. I've often pondered that. Here are a couple cards that I overpaid $8-10 for. Not sure they could be graded for less. For the record, the kid in me thought Kevin Seitzer was a surefire HoFer in 1987.

[commishbob]

Take your pick on these two. Nice cards I grabbed for a couple of bucks apiece as I recall. Destined to be cracked open and put in my Rangers binder.

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[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

We all have one (or more), so open your closet and share a graded card that is worth less than the cost of grading.

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I'm keeping the scan small on this one to prevent you from drooling on it.

I bought this card, already graded, in an eBay Auction for one penny. If anyone thinks it is worth $10.00 (estimated cost of grading including shipping and insurance), you can have it.

1000% ROI should cover the cost of shipping.

that's a helluvalot more than 1000%. 100% would be 2¢. If my math is right you're more like 50,000% ROI.

[bnorth]

Here are 4 that I have. They are all mislabeled by PSA. I picked up the 3 Randy johnson cards for way less than the price of grading because they are mislabeled. All 3 really are Marlboro error versions. 2 are box versions and the 3rd is the semi rare green scribble.

The Bill Ripken is really a super cheap black box version. PSA labeled it as the rare whited out version that sells for several hundred dollars.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

that's a helluvalot more than 1000%. 100% would be 2¢. If my math is right you're more like 50,000% ROI.

Originally Posted by frankbmd

We all have one (or more), so open your closet and share a graded card that is worth less than the cost of grading.

Attachment 346688

I'm keeping the scan small on this one to prevent you from drooling on it.

I bought this card, already graded, in an eBay Auction for one penny. If anyone thinks it is worth $10.00 (estimated cost of grading including shipping and insurance), you can have it.

1000% ROI should cover the cost of shipping.

We're both wrong. My bad, you're bad. I believe the correct ROI is 99900%.

But to preserve my integrity, I will not raise the price. The card may still be purchased for $10.

[Rich Falvo]

I can't access a scan at work, but I've got a 1985 Donruss Dave Winfield BCCG 9 that I couldn't find a taker for at $1.99 on ebay. I should relist it for $.01 and see what happens.

[frankbmd]

This Arnold never a had an army..

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[clydepepper]

I have several PSA-10 Joey Gallo Rookie Cards

- but, if he ever starts hitting breaking stuff...



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[brianp-beme]

In a world full of as wells, one can not have too many twos as well. Another thought: Are too many two Wells better than none?

These two two's are not my cards and may be worth more than the grading cost as well, being that I am not too familiar with two graded Venezuelans.

Brian (not a supporter of as wells or two too's too...hopefully Frank will have mercy on my word-playing ways and not label me as an as well as well).

[scooter729]

Not mine, but I'm pretty sure there is not a more worthless card out there. I remember someone submitting this to PSA with the goal of having the most worthless PSA-graded card ever - he should have the title wrapped up! Pretty funny....

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Not mine, but I'm pretty sure there is not a more worthless card out there. I remember someone submitting this to PSA with the goal of having the most worthless PSA-graded card ever - he should have the title wrapped up! Pretty funny....

We have a winner...of sorts.


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[Jim65]

Needs no comment

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Not mine, but I'm pretty sure there is not a more worthless card out there. I remember someone submitting this to PSA with the goal of having the most worthless PSA-graded card ever - he should have the title wrapped up! Pretty funny....

I would hope if that was consigned, the AH would get it in the latest holder.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I would hope if that was consigned, the AH would get it in the latest holder.

To make it just a tad bit more worthless

[Throttlesteer]

I just saw a 1989 Topps Gregg Jeffereies in a new PSA 9 holder. Why?????

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

I just saw a 1989 Topps Gregg Jeffereies in a new PSA 9 holder. Why?????

Probably because a psa 10 has sold for $30+. If you can make $20 profit on a card you probably paid a nickle for, why not?

[Yastrzemski Sports]

1988D LaVavalliere in a PSA -1. That’s awesome. I’d almost but it for the lols. You win this round.

Originally Posted by scooter729

Not mine, but I'm pretty sure there is not a more worthless card out there. I remember someone submitting this to PSA with the goal of having the most worthless PSA-graded card ever - he should have the title wrapped up! Pretty funny....

[darwinbulldog]

It's not worth the effort of scanning it, but I have a PSA 8 1990 Topps Bernie Sanders, submitted by yours truly. I sent it in because it was a mint condition rookie card of a surefire Hall of Famer.

Well, 1 out of 3 ain't bad.

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

I have a PSA 8 1990 Topps Bernie Sanders, submitted by yours truly.

If you have a graded 1990 Topps Bernie Sanders, I think that would be worth something.

[Yastrzemski Sports]

Back in 1990 as a 60 year old rookie. Too bad he just couldn’t handle the curve ball.

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

If you have a graded 1990 Topps Bernie Sanders, I think that would be worth something.

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by Yastrzemski Sports

Back in 1990 as a 60 year old rookie. Too bad he just couldn’t handle the curve ball.

I guess it’s safe to say that he was, and still is, in the Reds organization .

[Throttlesteer]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

If you have a graded 1990 Topps Bernie Sanders, I think that would be worth something.

Would the other TPGs share the grading fees?

[darwinbulldog]

Did I really write that? Bernie Williams. Williams. I need to get back to reading more sports and less politics.

[JollyElm]

Does his card state his position as "Way Far Left Fielder"??

[Mike D.]

An eBayer seller sent me a 2001 Topps Trot Nixon PSA 8 as a "free gift" with my order. I imagine that's about what it's worth.

[frankbmd]

Clearly not enough scans in this thread. If you've got 'em, post 'em.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Does his card state his position as "Way Far Left Fielder"??

His rookie must be in Topps Venezuela.

[brianp-beme]

Here is an 'on-topic' example of a PreWW2 card that is probably worth less than the grading cost (anyone out there willing to admit knowing what GMA charges?). I am sure there is a lot more graded vintage out there worth less than this W515-1 Johnston, which I assume received its Fair grade based upon the fact that the bottom border hadn't been sliced off too.

Brian

[frankbmd]

Christopher Carson RC



In this condition a sale of over $5 would be lucky

[commishbob]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Christopher Carson RC



In this condition a sale of over $5 would be lucky

I love this card!

[LuckyLarry]

I actually submitted both of these to SGC

Marcia Marcia Marcia!

[Bill77]

I own more than a few graded cards that are worthless. I used to buy those random graded cards from Target back in the early 2000's thinking I would get something good. All I ever got was a bunch of Beckett graded commons mostly in the 8 range. The Giambi rookie I paid about $1.50 just because I was the only person dumb enough to bid. I paid about the price of grading for the Murray as I was going to send in the copy I pulled as a kid but realized my original was a little to rough to spend money grading considering it is only about a 50 cent card. The Vaughan card I got from a coworker for free and sent it in to be graded so I'm only out grading fees. And last and definitely least is another card I got for free from a friend and also only worth about 50 cents is a Magic card that I had graded because I thought it would be worth saving. Not only did they get the year wrong on the flip but they way over graded it as it has a lot of wear on the back.