Very Subjective pricing on AUT cards

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Posted By: Al C.risafulli

Good question, and I think it depends on the reason for the AUT, along with the eye appeal of the card. And of course, its scarcity.

I saw a gorgeous T205 Cobb in an AUT holder once that was one of the nicest T205 Cobbs I've ever seen. It had been trimmed, but still looked great. I've seen Goudeys that way, too - slightly trimmed, but looking great.

I've also seen AUT cards that were barely cards, all mangled with holes and pieces missing.

So for an 1943 MP & Co Tiny Bonham, graded AUT because it's missing a chunk of the card, I'd say it's worthless and would be a great filler for someone who cares little about condition.

For a Goudey Ruth that looks like an 8 but has a trimmed edge, I wouldn't blink if it sold for what a 6 would cost.

My personal feeling is that I'm not interested in an AUT card unless it's super-scarce, impossible to find with a numerical grade, or has some spectacular characteristic about it (like great provenance or an autograph or something). But that's just me.

-Al

Edited because you don't use an apostrophe for the possessive form of "it".
Edited a second time because I'm careless.