Why I like qualifiers

[Exhibitman]

The Mack on the throne in the OP would bug me; too far out of whack. But the 1952 Jackie is a beautiful card. I like qualifiers just because they can get me a really nice card with one identified issue to it at a price that is often a small fraction of the cost of an unqualified one. I recently picked up this card:



I know it is FB and my scan is not great but bear with me. A PSA 9 Brown sells for about $1,000; way out of my comfort zone. I picked up this one for $110. I've also picked up other qualified 9s recently for my collection, same idea. Spectacular cards with centering issues priced like lower to midgrade cards. My favorites are MC qualified cards with perfect fronts and miscut backs. Who cares about the back of a Topps card; half the time you can't read the blue or green ink on gray cardboard anyway.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

My favorites are MC qualified cards with perfect fronts and miscut backs. Who cares about the back of a Topps card; half the time you can't read the blue or green ink on gray cardboard anyway.

I totally agree! PSA seems pretty inconsistent on enforcing the back MC's too. Some get dinged for it and some don't. I see a lot of cards with slight back miscuts in non-qualified mid, or even high grade holders, which realize full price because the holder doesn't carry the dreaded qualifier. I then see others with slight back miscuts go for substantial discounts due the fact they are in qualified holders. Guessing maybe it has to do with the registry thingo? I don't know, nor do I judge... I just take advantage

T206 Christy Mathewson dark MC.jpgT206 Christy Mathewson dark MC back.jpg
1956 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA5.jpg1956 Topps Mickey Mantle back.jpg

ADDING: Beautiful Brown and Williams btw

[bobbyw8469]

Park me in the minority camp of someone who likes qualifiers. it allows you to get an awesome card, with only one issue keeping it from being REALLY awesome at only a fraction of the price. When you are dealing with a card that can get up to the mid 4 figures, at a fraction of the price (usually around 10% or so), then it is a no brainer to me! I am just thankful that more people can't stand qualifiers, as it allows me to pick up beautiful cards for pennies on the dollar!