Valuing Authentic Cards vs. PSA/SGC Poor 10/1

[HRBAKER]

There is no right or wrong answer here. Arguments for both. Both have value and a market for resale. It's the altered cards with the 6, 7 and 8's on them that I worry about.

[GasHouseGang]

Thanks Eric, I agree. It's the only way to afford some of the cards I want for my collection.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

There is no right or wrong answer here. Arguments for both. Both have value and a market for resale. It's the altered cards with the 6, 7 and 8's on them that I worry about.

+1.
I have some rare cards in my collection which are graded authentic, I have purchased them waiting for a graded card to surface and sometimes they just never do. They are more than just "placeholders" to me.

[ethicsprof]

I'm with Jeff and Bob. I have a few cards in my collection that are authentic
and will never part with them. They're favs!
I should also note that my collection involving cards with respected provenance has a few authentics. Nagy's cards, in particular, are graded authentic at times,
such as e90-1s. I've gladly had them framed for display.
all the best,
barry