Do High Grades Really Matter?

[vintagerookies51]

Everything in my collection is either graded Auth. or a 1. As long as it's not just half the card, it still looks good. Beat up cards show that maybe some kid had it in their collection. Buying a card in a 1 instead of a 4 or 5 could save you hundreds of dollars for another card that you've always wanted. Buy the card not the holder.

[Moonlight Graham]

Originally Posted by vintagerookies51

Everything in my collection is either graded Auth. or a 1. As long as it's not just half the card, it still looks good. Beat up cards show that maybe some kid had it in their collection. Buying a card in a 1 instead of a 4 or 5 could save you hundreds of dollars for another card that you've always wanted. Buy the card not the holder.

That's an awesome statement right there!!! And one that I really need to listen to because it can't be any more true than that. I noticed the one thing I always keep thinking in the back of my mind is "is it a good investment"? I need to quit thinking about returns and enjoy the hobby i love!!!

[CubsFanCurt]

" I need to quit thinking about returns and enjoy the hobby i love!!! "

That's the attitude Remember why you started collecting in the first place

[Moonlight Graham]

That doggone Ken Burns Baseball set gets me going and I lose control and want to buy everything!!!

[nebboy]

Originally Posted by CubsFanCurt

" I need to quit thinking about returns and enjoy the hobby i love!!! "

That's the attitude Remember why you started collecting in the first place

+1

[novakjr]

I might be one of the least condition sensitive people here. Just doing this for fun, and on a budget. The more I can get for less, the better. Beaters and major flaws are almost a must for me as long as I'm still ok with it's appearance (except modern stuff, then condition matters). I generally follow one rule though.. I have to legitimately believe that if push came to shove, that I could sell it for more than I payed..

[Big Ben]

I got back into the hobby about four years ago and pretty much collect vintage cards from the 1930's and 40's. I dabble in the T cards and E cards every once in a while though. The things I look for are the card and then the card vs the grade, and if the card is a good deal. I pretty much stick to a PSA or SGC range of 3 through 5, but have lower grades and some higher graded cards as well. One thing I look for are vintage cards with qualifiers. --specifically a miscut card--- centering doesn't bother me as much with Pre World War II cards and it is a cheaper way to pick up a vintage card in otherwise great shape. imho

[ullmandds]

It depends on how big...or little your penis is.