So.... just to put a bow tie on my original question, apparently the bidders have spoken and PWCC’s own kicker designation above and beyond the actual grade does make a TINY (!!!) difference here
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Topps-....m46890.l49292
To give context, PSA 6 Clemente’s have been selling in the last week from mid 600’s to mid 800’s, depending on the eye appeal of the card... and this one ended at over $1600!
I was blown away to wake up to see that this one (“superior, top 5%”) sold for an almost 100% premium over recent sales prices
(If anyone here is still watching this thread, would love to hear what “private listing” means for the bidders on this card. All bids are listed that way when you explore the bid details, at least on the app)
Crazy. I just don’t get it.