Is One Of These Cards $50,000 Better Than The Others?

[MattyC]

So one of these cards is a 9 that went for like 60k at auction. The other two are 8s that could be had for like 8k.

This, to me, is where the whole grading/sticker game goes haywire.

No matter which of the three cards one prefers, I cannot envision anyone thinking one of them is $50,000 better than the other two. It seems like insanity to me, shelling out so much more money-- for an arguably lesser card-- just because of what the sticker says.

[HRBAKER]

Of course not but someone thinks it is.

[Exhibitman]

Stupid is as stupid does...

[Bestdj777]

I honestly don't think either of the 8s are worth $7500 more than this 2:



To each his own though. That's the great thing about this hobby.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I honestly don't think either of the 8s are worth $7500 more than this 2:



To each his own though. That's the great thing about this hobby.

+1. My ungraded 54 Aaron looks a lot like your "2" and I am 100% happy with it. The obsession with having to have a 9 or a 10 if beyond me (and my wallet). I hope it keeps up, however, so it will leave more mid-grade cards for collectors like me.

[Volod]

Originally Posted by MattyC

So one of these cards is a 9 that went for like 60k at auction. The other two are 8s that could be had for like 8k.

This, to me, is where the whole grading/sticker game goes haywire.

No matter which of the three cards one prefers, I cannot envision anyone thinking one of them is $50,000 better than the other two. It seems like insanity to me, shelling out so much more money-- for an arguably lesser card-- just because of what the sticker says.

I'm envisioning a hedge fund manager who lights his cigars with Franklins and paid a million more for his penthouse because it came with a parking space five feet longer than the next property.

[MattyC]

That's hysterical.

And probably true!

On the serious tip though, I could theoretically pull the trigger on an Aaron 9, but I just would never do it as to me it seems nuts when one can have these two cards for the same price...





But of course that is just one collector's opinion; however a dude wants to drop his loot, so be it. I am just not a sticker/condition-rarity guy and have a genuinely hard time wrapping my head around the psychology behind choosing the 9.

[pawpawdiv9]

Here is mine Hank Aaron card, i love showing it off, one of my all-time favs. And @MattyC: love looking at the Babe.
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[GasHouseGang]

Even crazier, A PSA Gem Mint 10 Aaron rookie sold for $110,000. I'd take a PSA 6 and be very happy.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Even crazier, A PSA Gem Mint 10 Aaron rookie sold for $110,000. I'd take a PSA 6 and be very happy.

Try 357,000

http://www.cardboardconnection.com/b...ollection-sell

Wish I had that kind of money to burn........