Are your cards ===mint=== ???

MattyC · #1 01-18-2014, 09:35 AM

I am naturally wary of any old card that is too mint. Additionally, some wear on much older cards looks appropriate, adds charm and character, and thus-- for me-- enhances eye appeal.

Time and again we have seen cards in higher numerical grade (closer to MINT) look worse to the eye than lower grade examples.

I tend to really appreciate a collection that manages to find hugely appealing pieces that are not obvious mint blazers. Sure, if the money is in hand, it's easy to throw big dollars around and obtain a Mint 9 Mantle or Clemente RC. But try finding one that looks great for under 4k. The latter is some challenge.

Conversely, I don't see anything to celebrate when a card labeled MINT 9 or GEM MT 10 is purchased-- but it actually looks overgraded, as many are. I get a sinking feeling when I see a 10 being brandished, that say has obvious tilt or a touched corner.

I love cards with total pops in the 100-range or less, because you are just thrilled to have an example in your collection-- and one with any eye appeal is just gravy! Hence why most of my favorite cards are lowly 1s to 3s LOL.

DeanH3 · #2 01-18-2014, 05:09 PM

I love cards with total pops in the 100-range or less, because you are just thrilled to have an example in your collection-- and one with any eye appeal is just gravy! Hence why most of my favorite cards are lowly 1s to 3s LOL.[/QUOTE]

This is where I find myself as well. I prefer overall rarity vs condition rarity.

ullmandds · #3 01-18-2014, 05:12 PM

great cards, Dean...I totally agree. But there can't be more than a few dozen max on those!!!!

tschock · #4 01-18-2014, 05:20 PM

While I appreciate mint cards, like many of you, almost all of mine are more of a "cinnamon" in nature.

DeanH3 · #5 01-18-2014, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ullmandds

great cards, Dean...I totally agree. But there can't be more than a few dozen max on those!!!!

Thanks Pete.

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