1954 Topps Ernie Banks PSA 8 PWCC

[Leon]

On those specific cards, in 7 and above, I agree because the prices are so different. But that is not the case with 98% of the cards we see. I know as I am looking for many hours every single day at completed auctions and recent sales prices. Below the 7 and 8 level on those two cards you will see jockeying in values not respective of their flips. I can post numerous examples but it's common sense if you are watching what is going on. I routinely see '51 and '52 Micks in 2,3,4,5 and sometimes 6 grades that underperform their lower number counterparts which have better visual appeal. It only happens almost every single day.

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

It sounds like the point 52boyton is trying to make is that on cards where there is a huge price jump for 1 grade, say a clemente 7 at 25k vs an 8 at 125k you will never see a nice 7 out sell an 8.

I'd have to say I agree. On these types of cards the higher grade will always bring a higher price. I do remember an example that was discussed on net54 of a very nice 51 mantle 4 outselling a rough 5 in the same auction. Maybe a year ago or so. But that is another card where I don't thing you'll ever see a 7 outsell an 8, or an 8 outsell a 9.