Prospecting Q...

AK11 · Dec 7, 2012

I just got a 2012 BDPP Red Refractor Auto graded which appears to be one of the first BDPP cards graded, and it is a 9.0. The subs are 10, 9.5, 10, 8.5 with 10 auto. My question is to prospectors, while there isn't a gem just yet, would it bother a buyer with that lone 8.5 (on surface which by the way went undetected to my naked eye but oh well) or being a red ref auto numbered to 5 scarce enough to overcome a surface flaw? Most prospect cards I venture into are lower risk like $200 and below, so this is one of the few higher end ones I've bought. Just curious from others whether buyers get picky on 8.5 subgrades on a 9.0 slab. I will not crack it out of the BGS case myself since that's not my thing, just looking for opinions. Thx to any that reply.

Jaypers · Dec 7, 2012

If it's the first of its' kind to be graded, it should still pull in a decent price. However, once another surfaces with higher subgrades, expect the value to depreciate some.

You might want to consider re-submitting it for a possible sub-bump.

All The Hype · Dec 7, 2012

I think there are some slab snobs out there that care about that stuff, but I'd venture to guess the vast majority of people don't care at all.

AK11 · Dec 7, 2012

Yeah sub bumping has crossed my mind. I've never done that before, do you just send the slab in with a sticky attached saying which sub to look at? Full grading price also? I have wishful thinking that a buyer would overlook the surface grade and notice the perfect centering and edges. I am also still trying to visualize what this significant surface flaw was. There was no visible scratches or roller marks as I am super duper picky on my choices for grading in the first place, so really interesting what was so awful to not grade a 9.

SydBarrett · Dec 7, 2012

Before you submitted the card, did you rub it down with a microfiber cloth? It could easily be a thumbprint or something like that. I definitely agree that it needs to get resubmitted though.

AK11 · Dec 7, 2012

I've tried cleaning chrome cards on cheap ones with no results. I guarantee there was no fingerprint on it. I may try for a sub bump just to see, but I will not do 3 or 4 times looking for the right grader to look at it. After one try, I will just live with it.

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