A couple of questions regarding graded cards...

[Topnotchsy]

I've been thinking about some of the graded cards I have, and the prices they garner, and it led to me two questions...

1. While the widespread belief is that BGS graded tougher in the old days, graded cards that do not have an autograph grade, sell for less than ones where the autograph is graded, even when the autograph on the older graded version is unquestionably a 10. Based on the first statement, does anyone think the market will ever "come around?" Practically speaking, is it worth regrading older graded cards? (I have a number of Crawford TT Auto BGS 9.5's that this relates to.)

2. Despite the prevalence of trimmed cards, (most auctions on eBay show that) people will still pay more for a raw copy of a big time card than a BGS 8.5 copy. Will this ever change? (I have a Pujols SPx Auto on eBay with a BGS 8.5 with a 10 auto for a card that rarely gets 10's on the auto, and is often trimmed. Any chance it sells for close to as much as a raw copy? (I know I'd pay more if I was on the other end, but the market does not reflect that idea as a whole.)

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

The "market" is typically not smart, nor intuitive...so don't expect much from them.

Just hope they pay on time.

 

[Topnotchsy]

The "market" is typically not smart, nor intuitive...so don't expect much from them.

Just hope they pay on time.

I hear you. It's just shocking that a raw Pujols is at $609 and a BGS 8.5 10 auto gets no sniffs. To be fair, the one on eBay looks just fine size-wise (based on the lines on the edges of the card.)

You think it's worth regrading the Crawford's to get the 10 auto (and higher prices.)

 

[jam92102]

I'm one of those people who would buy the bgs 8.5. I've got tons of nice graded rookies I've picked up cheap that aren't really worth anything because they grade a 7 or 8. I bought them for the joy they bring me not what they're worth. So there are some of us out there.

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

While this is sometimes true, its easy to forget how complex & complicated the hobby is and can sometimes be.

Sometimes a market only exists among 'elite' collectors who have almost an unreasonable amount of knowledge - a.k.a. real hobby nerds and niche collectors!

The "market" is typically not smart, nor intuitive...so don't expect much from them.

Just hope they pay on time.