Are my expectations too high? Creased vintage cards

[wdwfan]

Thanks for this information. I am watching a couple of the star cards on eBay. I emailed the seller about creases (they were listed as VG-Ex and Ex). I haven't gotten a response in the 3-4 days since I sent the email. Not sure what that means. But with eBay's return policy, I can always return them if they don't meet Ex standards.

As far as selling graded, creased cards, why would you grade a 1-3 PSA and then sell for $1? It cost like $10 I imagine (or more) to grade cards. Or are you saying you sell the creased cards as raw for $1 apiece?

Either way, thanks everyone for the responses. They've been real helpful.

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

It's always worth emailing the seller and asking questions about the surface integrity, especially on raw. Generally on mid grade raw if they don't specifically say the card doesn't have a crease you almost have to assume it has a crease. This is especially true if the card is priced well, unfortunately.

I have been collecting '57s and I share your pain. Been burned numerous times. I have gravitated toward sellers that are communicative. I've probably had ~250 shipments sent to me in the past year and have returned one card. I could have returned 10 or 15 cards, easily, but if it's not big $ it's not worth the hassle to me.

You can get burned with creases on graded 5 cards as well, although it's safer in my experience and they are easier to resell.

Also, you can resell the creased cards, especially for 50s and earlier. I have 50 or 60 creased 57s that would grade anywhere from 1-3 and I figure I can get a buck apiece for them.