Why I like qualifiers

[4815162342]

I guess that debunks the 2-grade difference myth for qualifiers?

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

I guess that debunks the 2-grade difference myth for qualifiers?

Not exactly as it went from SGC to PSA. If a PSA 2 went to an 8 MC that would debunk the myth.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Not exactly as it went from SGC to PSA. If a PSA 2 went to an 8 MC that would debunk the myth.

That was meant to be almost tongue-in-cheek, but thank you Captain Obvious.

[ullmandds]

nice andy...i remember when u got that one...i was appalled by the grade!!!!

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

That was meant to be almost tongue-in-cheek, but thank you Captain Obvious.

I guess tone and sarcasm can be lost online. And you're welcome.

[53Browns]

Uh yeah, I'd trade up from a 2 to an 8 with any qualifier in a heartbeat! Congrats man!

[itjclarke]

I tend to agree with the OP and subject line, and I definitely don't dislike qualifiers as much as some others. I think anything that helps me better specify the condition of the card is beneficial. I thought the old Beckett breakdown was a good idea... and a nice thing about PSA qualifiers is that when I see, for example a 6MK card listed on eBay/AH, I immediately know that the card has MK (due to pen/pencil or eraser), however given the "6", know it doesn't have any hidden wrinkles, tiny patches of paper loss, and likely nice sharp corners. If in turn that grade is just shown as a blanket "1.5", I have no idea if any of those other tiny/hidden flaws (invisible by viewing scan) may be present, in addition to the said mark.

Again, anything that better helps me determine the condition of the card is good IMO. May be difficult to some for pricing/valuation purposes, but gauging re-sale value is generally not my concern.

Here's an example of a qualified card I was totally happy with (one of my favorites overall). If no qualifier, and graded a straight 3 or 4, I may have been suspicious of wrinkles or other. As is, it's super sharp and clean aside from centering, which I don't mind and that little printing dot.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

I tend to agree with the OP and subject line, and I definitely don't dislike qualifiers as much as some others. I think anything that helps me better specify the condition of the card is beneficial. I thought the old Beckett breakdown was a good idea... and a nice thing about PSA qualifiers is that when I see, for example a 6MK card listed on eBay/AH, I immediately know that the card has MK (due to pen/pencil or eraser), however given the "6", know it doesn't have any hidden wrinkles, tiny patches of paper loss, and likely nice sharp corners. If in turn that grade is just shown as a blanket "1.5", I have no idea if any of those other tiny/hidden flaws (invisible by viewing scan) may be present, in addition to the said mark.

Again, anything that better helps me determine the condition of the card is good IMO. May be difficult to some for pricing/valuation purposes, but gauging re-sale value is generally not my concern.

Here's an example of a qualified card I was totally happy with (one of my favorites overall). If no qualifier, and graded a straight 3 or 4, I may have been suspicious of wrinkles or other. As is, it's super sharp and clean aside from centering, which I don't mind and that little printing dot.

those are good points actually....for the first time i acutally was looking for some qualifers on some waterfront property cards ...if paying a 4 price for a 7 MC and i can live with visual of the card i going to take it..

[Sean]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I guess tone and sarcasm can be lost online. And you're welcome.

It wasn't lost that time.

[CMIZ5290]

I have a bunch of qualifiers, especially T206s, and T206s are much more forgiving on centering than some of the other issues. The centering tends to be not as distracting as other cards..But the bottom line is, 95% or better of collectors hate them. Yes, they are good values for the dollar, but so many people these days are hung up on centering...Big time

[ullmandds]

not me...i prefer a low/mid grade centered card to a severely oc high grade any day of the week!

[xplainer]

I'm a nobody in this hobby. And I know opinon holds little value.
But, I can not see that card as a PSA8 OC. The off cut is terrible and the red spots on the back are overlooked.
Andy, not dogging your card, just the jump in grade by PSA. Sorry, but I had to say how I feel.

Off to the blackballed corner.