Unusual PSA flip

[canjond]

As a follow-up, although not a sure-fire rule, chances are the only times you will have to worry about a PSA flip being fake is if it's a high-grade card, or a very expensive card. In other words, the motivation for a fake flip is to try to sell a high-dollar card. A PSA 1 Young doesn't fit that mold.

[shaunsteig]

Originally Posted by canjond

As a follow-up, although not a sure-fire rule, chances are the only times you will have to worry about a PSA flip being fake is if it's a high-grade card, or a very expensive card. In other words, the motivation for a fake flip is to try to sell a high-dollar card. A PSA 1 Young doesn't fit that mold.

Excellent point.

[canjond]

As a follow-up, the certification number matches up with a PSA 1 Young "Unknown Back" (again, meaning it was graded earlier, not lately because the backs are now tracked).

While I don't know the nuances of when PSA may or may not have put dates on its' flips, this is a relatively low value card - maybe $75 or so. I still don't think there is anything fishy here.

[FrankWakefield]

I'd pay $75 for that card. And since I live naively stuck in the past when it comes to prices, I figure the card is worth more than that. What seems of much greater importance to me is the card... it looks authentic. Maybe that item would cause a slab collector some concern. Looks good to this card collector.

[canjond]

Frank - not sure if you saw the back scan from the link posted above. Here it is. Would you still pay $75 without question?

[FrankWakefield]

Jon, you're right, I did not see that back, or what is left of the back. Still, I'd give $75 for that, delivered. At that price, and with that back, it would not be as good of a deal for me as I initially perceived. Thanks for posting the back. Still, the card looks fine, screw the slip.

[canjond]

I agree with you Frank - authentic card. (PS - the opening bid is $50, and no one has opened it yet).