Whats the most you'll feel comfortable paying for an ungraded prewar card?

[Cozumeleno]

For me it would depend on the condition. If someone were selling me something purported to be a high-grade card, probably only a couple hundred dollars. There, I'd be more concerned about trimming, added color, etc.

If it was a low-grade card, I'd be more inclined to spend a little more if it was a type of card I'd handled before. In that case, I'd be mostly only concerned about authenticity/less about missing a significant flaw, and feel I could adequately determine that on cards I was familiar with. I've bought raw low-grade cards up to about $700.

[EvilKing00]

Price would depend on the player and condition. If u want a non graded card please make sure what your buying isnt fake, cause there r many fakes out there.

I have spent 40.00 on hof t205 players and i spent a few hundred on t205 players. Just depends. But if i was new to a set, i first try to learn it before dropping avfew hundred on a card that may b fake

[iwantitiwinit]

I'd never buy an ungraded card.

[x2drich2000]

I agree with the others to make sure what you are buying is not a fake. If you are buying on ebay, make sure the seller is reputable. As far as how much I would spend for a raw prewar card, it will depend on the player and set, but last week I bid over $725 for one card and lost Ironically, I would have more concern buying a raw 54 Aaron, 63 Rose or 69 Jackson at that price then some prewar cards.

DJ

[Exhibitman]

In person is a completely different situation. I will readily spend four figures on a card I can inspect. Mail order really depends on the seller. Someone I don't know on eBay is one thing but a person I know and trust is another story.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

In person is a completely different situation. I will readily spend four figures on a card I can inspect. Mail order really depends on the seller. Someone I don't know on eBay is one thing but a person I know and trust is another story.

+1

[GasHouseGang]

It's funny, but back in the days of 200 page SCD issues and no Internet, you were at the mercy of the written description. Now I want scans and really need to trust the seller. I've bought some expensive raw cards from some of the folks on this board and never been disappointed.

[david_l]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

In person is a completely different situation. I will readily spend four figures on a card I can inspect. Mail order really depends on the seller. Someone I don't know on eBay is one thing but a person I know and trust is another story.

This. If you can't tell the difference between an authentic early 20th Century/late 19th Century card in person you're asking for trouble. It baffles me that people still put so much blind trust in these grading companies even though a quick web search will show the most egregious mistakes one can imagine from these organizations.

[Billy5858]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

I agree with the others to make sure what you are buying is not a fake. If you are buying on ebay, make sure the seller is reputable. As far as how much I would spend for a raw prewar card, it will depend on the player and set, but last week I bid over $725 for one card and lost Ironically, I would have more concern buying a raw 54 Aaron, 63 Rose or 69 Jackson at that price then some prewar cards.

DJ

+1 I agree Be extra careful with Postwar
Rookies and Cobb esp Green T206. Seems like
everyone and their mom know about these cards
nowadays. I wouldn't worry to much about
a second tier T206 Hoffer. BUT ya never know

[rhettyeakley]

It all depends on the source and my own knowledge base for me. If I am dealing with someone that I trust then I would have no qualms spending $10,000+ on cards and have done so on several occasions. On eBay from an unknown source is completely different.

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

It all depends on the source and my own knowledge base for me. If I am dealing with someone that I trust then I would have no qualms spending $10,000+ on cards and have done so on several occasions. On eBay from an unknown source is completely different.

+1

Trust the seller, and KNOW what you are buying. If you don't trust yourself yet, you can always buy graded and crack out of the case. Its free

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

It all depends on the source and my own knowledge base for me. If I am dealing with someone that I trust then I would have no qualms spending $10,000+ on cards and have done so on several occasions. On eBay from an unknown source is completely different.

+1

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

It all depends on the source and my own knowledge base for me. If I am dealing with someone that I trust then I would have no qualms spending $10,000+ on cards and have done so on several occasions. On eBay from an unknown source is completely different.

+1. My sentiments exactly.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

I'd never buy an ungraded card.

I would never or seldom buy a graded card. Guess we won't be chopping wood in each other's forest!

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

I'd never buy an ungraded card.

+1 - though I have bought some raw cards for $30-40.

I believe you have a good idea to stay away from better-known cards as those are the ones most likely to be forged.

You should do your homework before purchasing, though. Be familiar not only with the actual card, but the set to which it belongs.

Developing working relationships with good partners is vital.

I have always been satisfied with those I have dealt with on the BST and on the board in general.

[BBB]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

I'd never buy an ungraded card.

+1


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[Billy5858]

I buy T205 T206 graded only for Hoffers
and Southern Leaguers. With Commons I buy raw
from people that you can trust on here and
on EBay. You will get a feel for bad sellers and
funky looking cards after awhile. If I have any doubts (bad photo etc)
Bad reviews....low ratings.....I pass. There are some
well known bad sellers you will learn about who are on EBay
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