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

[GregC]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

The problem I have with this from an analytical standpoint is that when it comes to the 9 versus 10 items the subjectivity of the grader--the wiggle room inherent in the grading process and the grade characteristics--is often greater than the visible differences between the actual cards at those grades. Add to that subjectivity of outcomes the incessant grade lotto and other gamesmanship involved in the crack and resubmit game and I think you have consumers paying a premium for registry position. I am pleased as punch for them to do that because it chews up their capital, keeps them out of my areas of collection interest, and depresses the prices on the 'lesser' cards of the types they pursue that I prefer to collect.

Although I am not in agreement with the rationales of those who place the number on the slab at the forefront of the discussion and I certainly take my swings at the TPGs, I am really and truly live and let live when it comes to how someone spends their money on their leisure activities. You got your views, I got mine, and to 99% of the world and every wife we are all idiots. I do feel that the people who buy a 10 instead of a 9 are a different breed of collector than me. Our views and visions of collecting are so different that we really aren't in the same hobby.

Very well said. I'm really curious though, which is the 9? My guess is the Hank in the middle, or maybe the right.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by GregC

Very well said. I'm really curious though, which is the 9? My guess is the Hank in the middle, or maybe the right.

Greg-- surprise, surprise, bro: it is the left card that is the 60k PSA 9. I, too, would take our fellow collector friend Matt's center card all day over the 9. Just proves the subjectivity of grading, and that some truly are willing to let the grader and sticker override what their eyes know to be true.

[CharleyBrown]

Wowzers,

The one on the left?! I thought for certain the middle one was the 9.

Huge difference in eye appeal. Your PSA 3 is gorgeous though!!

[MattyC]

Thanks CB,

For me an Aaron RC always comes down to how the two side borders hit the eye from the top of the card going down. If they start out equal thickness, it just adds so much eye appeal to an Aaron RC.

[hcv123]

I also thought for sure the middle one was the 9 - agree wholeheartedly with all that has been shared. While I do generally like better condition cards - buy the card - not the holder applies - look how the auction companies are now qualifying the graded cards with "high end 8". It seems almost silly if not for the $$ involved.

[GasHouseGang]

My eyes may be playing tricks on me, but I thought the one on the left looked like it had a very slight diamond cut. Does anyone else see it?

[pawpawdiv9]

no freakin way, i too thought the middle. The left does look like a tile as you follow the white borders top to bottom. No way thats a '9'.
I'd stick with Matty's and mine that were shown.