PSA consistency

Peter_Spaeth · #1 08-06-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lsutigers1973

Most of what I sub is for resale. For the stuff I sale, PSA consistently gets the higher price.

Just a random estimate but I would guess that 65% of all PSA 9s are in nice enough condition to make it into a PSA 10 holder eventually. Just have to catch the right grader.

I have never understood how a card can be better than Mint, and from what I have seen -- especially with modern cards -- 9 or 10 is essentially arbitrary.

lsutigers1973 · #2 08-06-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I have never understood how a card can be better than Mint, and from what I have seen -- especially with modern cards -- 9 or 10 is essentially arbitrary.

I completely agree with modern cards (1982ish-present). Anything pre-1982ish, the difference between a 9 and a 10 or an 8 and a 9 can be determined by the submitter, or the grader the sub is assigned to or the size of the sub.

Consistency is the only thing I truly like about SGC. You will never see a 6 go to a 9.

scotgreb · #3 08-06-2014, 07:26 PM

Bill - though I've discussed this "theory" before, don't eliminate the possibility that the flip was simply mis-keyed when created. I don't believe that all of the inconsistency in grading is explained by different graders, their techniques, experience, mood, etc. I believe that much can be explained by poor processes and quality control. Just my opinion, of course. Scott

Peter_Spaeth · #4 08-06-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by scotgreb

Bill - though I've discussed this "theory" before, don't eliminate the possibility that the flip was simply mis-keyed when created. I don't believe that all of the inconsistency in grading is explained by different graders, their techniques, experience, mood, etc. I believe that much can be explained by poor processes and quality control. Just my opinion, of course. Scott

That may happen occasionally, but my guess is that it only explains a small percentage of cases of grade changes. I've witnessed many a card go through different grades on the way to a final resting place, some quite different from each other. Part of it is just subjectivity inherent in grading. And people miss tiny defects especially on quick reviews of inexpensive cards that might be picked up the next time, or vice versa.

vintagetoppsguy · #5 08-06-2014, 08:07 PM

According to CardTarget, the last 1968 Topps Ken Johnson #342 PSA 9 sold for $9.49.

Simple math tells me that crossing over the SGC 96 (and submitting it twice to do so), you probably lost money.

Wise choice going with PSA because their cards sell for more.

Leon · #6 08-06-2014, 08:09 PM

Posted in the wrong area and infraction given.

Bill- I think you were the ALT guy Milton too.

If you do anything at all that isn't close to appropriate you will be suspended.

btw, Peter, we won't be having much poppage on this board....trust me.

Peter_Spaeth · #7 08-06-2014, 08:31 PM

Leon that's too bad, because popping subs and great rips make my day.

lsutigers1973 · #8 08-07-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

Bill- I think you were the ALT guy Milton too.

And again you are wrong. You have the ability to confirm the phone number and IP address. If you really thought that, I wouldn't be here to type this response.

While I'm at it, Bobby can stop with the prank phone calls unless he wants two negs for the 2 cards I bought.

As for crossing to PSA David James or whatever your real name is, wasn't hoping for a straight cross. Was hoping for a 10 which I still may sub again just to prove my point about PSA.

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards · #9 08-06-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

According to CardTarget, the last 1968 Topps Ken Johnson #342 PSA 9 sold for $9.49.

Simple math tells me that crossing over the SGC 96 (and submitting it twice to do so), you probably lost money.

Wise choice going with PSA because their cards sell for more.

Hahahaha

WhenItWasAHobby · #10 08-07-2014, 06:44 AM

First the CU Board banned the people who complained about PSA's poor customer service, and I did not speak out-- Because I no longer used their service.

Then the CU Board banned the people who complained about getting cards damaged during grading, and I did not speak out-- Because I no longer submitted cards for grading by PSA.

Then the CU Board banned the people who complained about PSA grading bad packs, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a pack collector.

Then the CU Board banned me for complaining about how bad PSA's grading skills were --and there was no one left to speak for me.

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