PSA consistency

[lsutigers1973]

Most of what I sub is for resale. For the stuff I sale, PSA consistently gets the higher price.

Just a random estimate but I would guess that 65% of all PSA 9s are in nice enough condition to make it into a PSA 10 holder eventually. Just have to catch the right grader.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by lsutigers1973

Most of what I sub is for resale. For the stuff I sale, PSA consistently gets the higher price.

Just a random estimate but I would guess that 65% of all PSA 9s are in nice enough condition to make it into a PSA 10 holder eventually. Just have to catch the right grader.

I have never understood how a card can be better than Mint, and from what I have seen -- especially with modern cards -- 9 or 10 is essentially arbitrary.

[lsutigers1973]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I have never understood how a card can be better than Mint, and from what I have seen -- especially with modern cards -- 9 or 10 is essentially arbitrary.

I completely agree with modern cards (1982ish-present). Anything pre-1982ish, the difference between a 9 and a 10 or an 8 and a 9 can be determined by the submitter, or the grader the sub is assigned to or the size of the sub.

Consistency is the only thing I truly like about SGC. You will never see a 6 go to a 9.

[scotgreb]

Bill - though I've discussed this "theory" before, don't eliminate the possibility that the flip was simply mis-keyed when created. I don't believe that all of the inconsistency in grading is explained by different graders, their techniques, experience, mood, etc. I believe that much can be explained by poor processes and quality control. Just my opinion, of course. Scott

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by scotgreb

Bill - though I've discussed this "theory" before, don't eliminate the possibility that the flip was simply mis-keyed when created. I don't believe that all of the inconsistency in grading is explained by different graders, their techniques, experience, mood, etc. I believe that much can be explained by poor processes and quality control. Just my opinion, of course. Scott

That may happen occasionally, but my guess is that it only explains a small percentage of cases of grade changes. I've witnessed many a card go through different grades on the way to a final resting place, some quite different from each other. Part of it is just subjectivity inherent in grading. And people miss tiny defects especially on quick reviews of inexpensive cards that might be picked up the next time, or vice versa.

[vintagetoppsguy]

According to CardTarget, the last 1968 Topps Ken Johnson #342 PSA 9 sold for $9.49.

Simple math tells me that crossing over the SGC 96 (and submitting it twice to do so), you probably lost money.

Wise choice going with PSA because their cards sell for more.

[Leon]

Posted in the wrong area and infraction given.

Bill- I think you were the ALT guy Milton too.

If you do anything at all that isn't close to appropriate you will be suspended.

btw, Peter, we won't be having much poppage on this board....trust me.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

According to CardTarget, the last 1968 Topps Ken Johnson #342 PSA 9 sold for $9.49.

Simple math tells me that crossing over the SGC 96 (and submitting it twice to do so), you probably lost money.

Wise choice going with PSA because their cards sell for more.

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