Do I buy this 52 Topps 323 Church?

[Brianruns10]

Well I am building a registry, but getting cards in the PSA 6-7 range. But this month, thanks to a very nice change in my finances, I wanted to get something special.

It's just that price guides are only so informative, and I don't have anything to really compare with. Right now the card exceeds the SMR, but given it's a stunning example, perfectly centered, then one has to factor in the premium on the quality. But is that premium worth an additional $400 over the SMR?

[cdn_collector]

I have no idea who Bubba Church is. I have no idea what the prices on high number, high grade 1952s is.

My advice is this: If this card blows you away, spend the extra money on it. If you're not 100% certain, then buy something that does blow you away. If you have a bit of extra scratch this month, maybe you can get a star/HOF card that's normally priced out of your 'normal' budget, but that fits the grade of your set and knocks your socks off.

Either way, good luck with your set. I only wish I had the patience to make a run at the '52 Topps set.

Regards,

Richard.

[JustinD]

Honestly, I cant imagine you making your money back on that deal ever. It's pretty unlikely there will be a hobby run on journeyman pitchers in the 52' set high number or not. I would offer 400 less than that price and negotiate from there if you really want the Church.

Really though, if I had the extra scratch for the month and wanted to spoil myself, the suggestion above of getting a star or HOF that impresses yourself and the uninformed everyday colector in your 6-7 range might be far more fun and more apt to hold value as the amount of registry builders vs. everyday collectors who focus on well known players is a vast difference when it comes to cashing out if needed. I focus from a limited budget perspective though in my choices, if costs are not an issue than do as you please of course.

Just my two cents.