Price Range for 33 Ruth PSA 1?

[jared6180]

I don't normally collect vintage, but I'd like to pick up a 33 Goudey Ruth. I don't trust most of the people on eBay so I will probably want to find one graded through PSA. I've been looking at the prices of the sold cards and its $700-1500 it seems. That feels like a crazy range in prices to me. There is one up now for $1500 obo I'd like, but don't want to pay full asking price. What's a good place to start on these?


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[IronHorse2130]

Which Ruth card are you interested in buying? There are four in the set and prices vary depending on the card.

[scooter729]

PSA 1 prices will vary more than any other grade, because a PSA 1 could mean a totally smashed card that has minimal eye appeal, but also could mean a card which presents nicely but may have some paper loss on the back.

For a smashed 1 like this one, you will be closer to $750, but a nicer 1 like this one will put you at least at $1500, and likely higher than that.

Scott

[vintagerookies51]

All depends on eye appeal. Some 1s like mine can be had for a good price. Some present really well for their grade and will cost more. I believe the full-body batting pose was a double print and won't go for as much as the other 3, but it's by far the best card, image wise, in my opinion.

[Leon]

Good examples and yes it seems the lower the grade the more subjectivity in eye appeal...

Originally Posted by scooter729

PSA 1 prices will vary more than any other grade, because a PSA 1 could mean a totally smashed card that has minimal eye appeal, but also could mean a card which presents nicely but may have some paper loss on the back.

For a smashed 1 like this one, you will be closer to $750, but a nicer 1 like this one will put you at least at $1500, and likely higher than that.

Scott