would you rather have a trimmed "A" or a beater PSA 1?

[ullmandds]

Kind of depends on the card we're talking about but nine out of 10 times I would prefer a slightly altered. Copy that presents well to a beat up example.

[JUrsaner]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Kind of depends on the card we're talking about but nine out of 10 times I would prefer a slightly altered. Copy that presents well to a beat up example.

There are many factors that go into it, but ultimately I'd agree with the comment above

[Rare Stuff]

Eye appeal for me.
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1700691013

[LEHR]

I'd go with the higher eye appeal of the A.. I've never been a big fan of the beaters no matter who it is or how rare.

[brianp-beme]

Perhaps an even more interesting question would be if you prefer a beater graded a '1', or a slabbed card graded high that has been trimmed or altered.

Better call me Beater Brian

[RCFire82]

Recently moved on from both of these. Each has their appeal IMHO, but I'd take the Authentic for its presentation. Great approach for obtaining beautiful cards at a fraction of the price.

[benjulmag]

Your question reminds me of a similar situation I faced many years ago when deciding among two cards which I wanted. I posed the question to a long-time collector/dealer who answered as follows:

"Forget what everybody is telling you. This card is for you. Which one do you like?"

Over the years I come to regard that as the single greatest piece of collectibles advice anybody ever gave me.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

Your question reminds me of a similar situation I faced many years ago when deciding among two cards which I wanted. I posed the question to a long-time collector/dealer who answered as follows:

"Forget what everybody is telling you. This card is for you. Which one do you like?"

Over the years I come to regard that as the single greatest piece of collectibles advice anybody ever gave me.

That is exactly why I shy away from questions about comps. I don't care what someone else values a particular card at. I collect (and grade) what I like.