“Collector grade”

[mintacular]

I don't like the term either, implies the little guy collector can't afford quality condition cards. I don't like "investment" grade either. Just estimate the condition and provide scans, all the fluff words do nothing for people I don't believe. Well loved is not going to make me see a card that looks like it was run of by a dump truck any differently

[Exhibitman]

I know some dealers will put "OBC" into the title or description to denote a card with major damage.

I don't mind either phrase, They both are good 'jargon' to describe in a shorthand way who might be interested in the card.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Everyone knows true collectors collect low grade cards. That way we can get more cards for the same amount of money. If you're buying really expensive high grade cards then you're investing your money whether you want to think so or not.



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[Carter08]

Agree - I live in the 2.5. Jealous of others that were smart enough to do this longer and have higher grades. I don’t think I’ve ever had a 7 of anything. Have a 53 Bowman Spahn as an 8oc though! Sigh.

[Eric72]

The term "collector grade" doesn't bother me in the slightest. So long as it scales based on the issue, and the seller is being somewhat realistic, it actually makes quite a bit of sense. For example:

T206 raw cards in fair condition
Early 1950s Topps in good plus
1970s Topps in VG-EX

Those are just off-the-cuff examples. Basically, "collector grade" means somewhere between mid-grade and "ouch...if that card could talk."

[ullmandds]

I know what kind of collector I am...I will never own an sgc 96 cj cobb or JJ...I collect lower grade cards...and I'm fine with it.

I do not mind the term collectors grade in the least. What I can't stand is overuse of words such as penultimate and verbose listings talking about the depicted players career or how smart I'd be to buy this card.

[Eric72]

My unscientific translation guide:

"Blazer" - get that thing graded!

"Nice" - sell it to someone who thinks they know more than you. They'll pay to get it graded

"Mid-grade" - stick it in a binder and enjoy the damn thing

"Collector grade" - Don't be afraid to handle it raw. OK to leave out loose on your desk overnight...unless, of course, you have a cat.

"Well-loved" - if you squint, it looks fine. Don't worry, it will look better as you get older and your eyesight begins getting worse

"Beater" - still more or less complete. Its road map of flaws probably tells a vaguely interesting story

"Ouch" or "Ooof" - at least it's still a card...kind of

[bmattioli]

I love Low Graded cards but what the Hell is a Beer can shoe??

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by Eric72

My unscientific translation guide:

"Blazer" - get that thing graded!

"Nice" - sell it to someone who thinks they know more than you. They'll pay to get it graded

"Mid-grade" - stick it in a binder and enjoy the damn thing

"Collector grade" - Don't be afraid to handle it raw. OK to leave out loose on your desk overnight...unless, of course, you have a cat.

"Well-loved" - if you squint, it looks fine. Don't worry, it will look better as you get older and your eyesight begins getting worse

"Beater" - still more or less complete. Its road map of flaws probably tells a vaguely interesting story

"Ouch" or "Ooof" - at least it's still a card...kind of

I hear you on these but collector grade is used by auction houses on already graded cards.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I know some dealers will put "OBC" into the title or description to denote a card with major damage.

OBC???


Obvious Beater Card?

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen

OBC???


Obvious Beater Card?

Old Baseball Cards. I groups of collectors who generally collect for fun, not profit. The bulk of the group are working on 1950-70s sets in raw lower grade condition. We all post are wantlists and then send/receive RAOK (random acts of kindness), cards from the wantlist that are sent unsolicited without expectation of return; although payback usually occurs, often from someone else. :-)

Chek us out at http://www.oldbaseball.com

[Snowman]

I don't care what terms they use. I don't even care if they put flames in the title with "SO FIRE!!! INVEST!!!" next to it. I only care about the card and the price.

[Leon]

On it's way to me from a trusted board member. I think this can qualify as collector grade.

Good ole Corn on the Cobb...

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Leon

On it's way to me from a trusted board member. I think this can qualify as collector grade.

Good ole Corn on the Cobb...

I'll bite.

What the hell is that? I mean besides cool.