Advice on Collecting

[OlderTheBetter]

Originally Posted by S_GERACE

I agree with this type of logic. I have a PSA 8 Montana. It looks like a 9 and I only paid $80 for it two years ago. It hasn't risen in value at the same rate that a 9 has but I don't care. It's still a nice card with great eye appeal and I spent the difference picking up other cards that I wanted in great but not perfect shape.

And I agree with your logic as well. I have a few PSA 6, 6.5 with better centering and eye appeal than some of my 7s and 8s. Eye appeal is my biggest priority.

[drcy]

That was a great and practical point that a card may be worth a lot in book value, but since most collectors won't be able to afford it it can be hard to find a buyer.

In past years, I not only never had trouble selling a grade poor 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (as example), but I often got far more than book value for it. Why? Because lots of normal collectors want that card, but usually can't afford it. So when a low grade example comes up, then is their chance to finally get one and you get lots of interest/bidding.

[Neal]

Ruth, Mantle, Gehrig, Williams, etc will ALWAYS sell .....