Grade-mongers

[spaidly]

I only recently figured this out with my 1914 CJs and 1953 Wilson Franks. Grade is only one indicator at that level. I have a couple PSA 2 CJs that look great but have a micro tear or something similar. My main concern is avoiding trimmed and colored cards.

[HRBAKER]

I wouldn't pay $1500 for either one but I would pay more for yours than the other one.

[orly57]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

I wouldn't pay $1500 for either one but I would pay more for yours than the other one.

Thank you...i think

[glynparson]

Especially at those levels. I often see eye appeal effect price enough. Here you have two different grading companies. I think that can have as much or more of an effect than the number when it comes to price.

[orly57]

Originally Posted by glynparson

Especially at those levels. I often see eye appeal effect price enough. Here you have two different grading companies. I think that can have as much or more of an effect than the number when it comes to price.

That is equally problematic. Guys who claim to collect cards are buying holders.

[irv]

Originally Posted by orly57

That is equally problematic. Guys who claim to collect cards are buying holders.

100% correct.

I have seen cards, with practically unknown players, fetch big dollars because the cards are slabbed 9's and 10's.

I suppose the lure is the fact it puts them in a more rare category being 9's and 10's, but I just don't see the purpose of purchasing a card of a practically unknown player other than it being an investment.

But, even if that is the case, I still don't see this fetching them big bucks in the future?

[orly57]

Originally Posted by irv

100% correct.

I have seen cards, with practically unknown players, fetch big dollars because the cards are slabbed 9's and 10's.

I suppose the lure is the fact it puts them in a more rare category being 9's and 10's, but I just don't see the purpose of purchasing a card of a practically unknown player other than it being an investment.

But, even if that is the case, I still don't see this fetching them big bucks in the future?

When a grade bumps you up to elite and rare territory, i can see the value in that (like an 8 to a 9). But the difference between a goudey ruth (for example) psa 3 and psa 4 in terms of population is the same. At that point, the better looking card should be more expensive even if it is the lower grade. There is nothing inherently more valuable in that 4 since they are no more rare and is only tecnically a better card but not aesthetically. Just my opinion.

[ullmandds]

well I'd pay $1500 for your cobb Orlando!!!! I witnessed this lession recently as well with my sgc card compared to a similar psa...it's damn irrational and it pisses me off...but it is reality! what is even worse is the erratic grading psa has demonstrated over the years.