PSA 8 vs NRMT/MT
- Thread starter Jonathon M
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If its just a card that is often available on ebay or on here, then its not worth paying the extra dollars just because its graded like bainy said.
I really appreciate the feedback guys. I am not bidding on this because it's graded, I need it for my PC and it is rare /5... I have no interest in an "8" graded as such, just the card inside... thanks again guys... just will bid what I am happy to pay for the card with no influence of the fact it's slabbed, if someone beats me so be it
Then you have a very good reason on trying to win it.
WoobieZarz
OzCardTrader
Graded cards "shouldnt" deteriate over time in storage, so once an 8, always an 8 if you catch on. Where as a raw card always has that chance of becomming damaged through one way or another.
When talking vintage cards, and most likely yours isnt a vintage card (#/5), but a PSA 8 is a VERY good grade for a Bill Russell RC, and would demand quite a premium over the raw version.
I understand that a John Wall RC Auto PSA 8 probably wouldnt be as high in value as a raw one as you have a confirmation that it's not a 10 and most likely won't ever be one, but most certainly when talking older stuff, PSA 8s can be good/great!
I sent some Harris cards off for PSA grading a fair while back, and some came back as 8s. I was happy given the rarity on some of them, knowing that they'll always be that grade, or remain in that condition, as opposed to a raw on in a holder.
When talking vintage cards, and most likely yours isnt a vintage card (#/5), but a PSA 8 is a VERY good grade for a Bill Russell RC, and would demand quite a premium over the raw version.
I understand that a John Wall RC Auto PSA 8 probably wouldnt be as high in value as a raw one as you have a confirmation that it's not a 10 and most likely won't ever be one, but most certainly when talking older stuff, PSA 8s can be good/great!
I sent some Harris cards off for PSA grading a fair while back, and some came back as 8s. I was happy given the rarity on some of them, knowing that they'll always be that grade, or remain in that condition, as opposed to a raw on in a holder.
Got it today 
Tiny ding on the edge of one corner which can only be seen when really looking for it and in pretty much the right light (I spent a good 5 minutes searching for any other flaw)- Man Ive pack pulled MUCH worse than this - Must be hard to get a 10
Tiny ding on the edge of one corner which can only be seen when really looking for it and in pretty much the right light (I spent a good 5 minutes searching for any other flaw)- Man Ive pack pulled MUCH worse than this - Must be hard to get a 10