Are graded cards the future of vintage?

[Rich Klein]

For me, a bottom feeder who has divested 99 percent of his stuff and without anything that expensive, no need to grade.

For many of us, grading is not relevant as with those nice but not great 52s posted.

However, if I had anything expensive and/or super popular, it would be graded for two reasons

1) Insurance in case something happens

2) Easier for heirs to sell when the ultimate happens

Regards
Rich

[bb66]

Two good reasons Rich !

[homerunhitter]

Excellent points! Seems like graded is everywhere at cards shows nowadays! ( based on what photos I see in social media)

[wdwfan]

Very good points Rich. The 2nd point is the main reason I'm moving all of my modern into vintage graded. I'm getting older (will be 50 in July), so it's time to start thinking about what's going to happen when I'm gone.

I've only got a handful of graded cards, maybe 25 or so. But they're fun. And I know if I'm ever in a pinch or need money (lose job, have car emergency whatever, then I can sell those and raise money quickly because it's so much easier to move graded over non-graded).

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

For me, a bottom feeder who has divested 99 percent of his stuff and without anything that expensive, no need to grade.

For many of us, grading is not relevant as with those nice but not great 52s posted.

However, if I had anything expensive and/or super popular, it would be graded for two reasons

1) Insurance in case something happens

2) Easier for heirs to sell when the ultimate happens

Regards
Rich