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

brianp-beme · #1 11-22-2023, 06:00 PM

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 · #2 11-23-2023, 12:30 AM

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 · #3 11-23-2023, 03:32 AM

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 · #4 11-23-2023, 09:05 AM

Quote:

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.

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