1993 Derek Jeter UD SP, PSA 10 Value

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Why is it that so many PWCC cards see so much early bidding action? The card was at 33K within 2 days of being listed. It was at 30K within a day of being listed.

It's interesting. I know I've bid aggressively early when I've really wanted a card. I think it's the OPs card as that was a very weird first post, particularly if it was actually a card he was considering buying.

On a side note, it's amazing to me that this would be a 30k + card when it looks like you can get an 8 or an 8.5 for less than $500. With my eyesight, the difference in appearance is virtually non-existent.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

It's interesting. I know I've bid aggressively early when I've really wanted a card. I think it's the OPs card as that was a very weird first post, particularly if it was actually a card he was considering buying.

On a side note, it's amazing to me that this would be a 30k + card when it looks like you can get an 8 or an 8.5 for less than $500. With my eyesight, the difference in appearance is virtually non-existent.

It is not uncommon for a psa 10 to sell for 50-100x what a psa 8 would sell for. Look at any of the 70s and 8s RCs that go for 10k plus in a 10. 8s are very common, and go for 100-300.

Same with 50s and 60s, though prices are mich higher, and the multiple will often exceed 100x.

[steve B]

I've wondered if bidding big early is a mind game leftover from in person auctions. I've had some luck at those getting deals on items I really want that are within my budget by bidding the auctioneers opener and basically just leaving my number up till either the other bidders quit or I hit my max.
It's basically telling other bidders you're very solidly committed to buying it. And surprisingly, many will back down before hitting a reasonable price.

I've always figured it was hard to signify intent that way online, but maybe it works? I know if an Ebay item has been bid to almost what I'd be interested in spending I often abandon it in favor of a potential "deal" later on.


Steve B

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

It's interesting. I know I've bid aggressively early when I've really wanted a card. I think it's the OPs card as that was a very weird first post, particularly if it was actually a card he was considering buying.

On a side note, it's amazing to me that this would be a 30k + card when it looks like you can get an 8 or an 8.5 for less than $500. With my eyesight, the difference in appearance is virtually non-existent.