Dont know much about graded cards (dont own any) but I am bidding on a PSA 8 card. Just wondering it's market value generally vs an ungraded card in pack fresh condition that you wouldn't intend to grade.... A couple of opinions will be great
Me personally. I don't see the point of buying a graded card (at a premium price that is) unless its mint. Unless you are talking about an older/vintage card. Completely different story. Depends on the card and set.
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
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
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.
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