What would you do????

Leon · #1 10-23-2019, 09:21 AM

I would buy the graded one for less money and start looking to fill the next hole. Not a hard decision for me. I have bought 2 of the same cards before and it hasn't worked out that well.

bbcard1 · #2 10-23-2019, 09:40 AM

All things being equal, I'd buy the first one. The reason is that it sounds like a crapshoot as to which one is a better value and you don't want to alienate the seller as he has demonstrated the capacity to find stuff you want.

If both cards are marketable and it is from a popular issue and money wasn't a problem, I'd probably buy both. Good trade bait and you could apt get your money back at worst. Talking about something like a t206 Southern Leaguer or Cracker Jack.

There are some cards I want for my collection that are best described as "rare and undesirable" meaning they are going to be hard to find but I probably won't find another person looking for it even if I do. In which case I would buy the first one and be done with it.

Golfcollector · #3 10-23-2019, 11:15 AM

Great input from all, it is interesting to see how minds of other collectors work as well.

FWIW, I was wavering between all of the scenarios at some point this weekend. I am going to go with scenario #1 which also lets me pick up another great card in a package deal, and I am still considering #3 as well

Leon · #4 10-26-2019, 09:53 AM

Nice.
Sometimes running your thoughts on cards by the forum, will help with some new ideas or, will reinforce your own thoughts.

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Originally Posted by Golfcollector

Great input from all, it is interesting to see how minds of other collectors work as well.

FWIW, I was wavering between all of the scenarios at some point this weekend. I am going to go with scenario #1 which also lets me pick up another great card in a package deal, and I am still considering #3 as well