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Graded Card Secondary Sales

dalster
1 post
Sep 17, 2008
5:59 PM
Hi,

I'm wondering about the sales of cards after being Graded by KSA.

Anyone have comments on how your cards did on an auction site such as Ebay?

FLSTNI
8 posts
Sep 21, 2008
5:05 AM
Hi, slow message board....but I do have my opinion about selling cards graded, by KSA or anyone for that matter.

Ungraded cards seem to sell at a higher price. People think cards are better then they really are. A card that is graded a 7 or even an 8 have been set- so a buyer knows what he/she is getting. if a card is not graded the buyer is left thinking that it could be a 10.
I had a Ray Bourque Rookie card graded a 7 and it went for $26. around the same time there was an ungraded Bourque RC that sold for over $40. Before having my card graded, I would have said the card was Mint. since I am not a profesional, I could and do say that. Grading SEEMS to lower the value of the card if its not a 10 Mint.
Search Ebay and keep an eye on 2 of the same cards 1 graded and 1 not graded. of course the ungraded card will say "Mint" which will make it more appealing.

BTW- Beckett graded cards are in a class by themselves.- Thye go for Hundreds of dollars.

and thats my opinion

dalster
3 posts
Sep 21, 2008
9:34 AM
NIce reply, thanks for the opinions. I agree that if sending in for grading I'm just sending in cards "I" feel would be 9.5 or better, your right though a card fresh from the pack that appears MINT from the "eye" will/can sell for more than a low graded card with the exception of older cards.

As for Beckett Graded cards in a class of their own I agree, BUT, its only marketing and Hype, after all they do own the largest price guide company in the hobby.

Personally, I'll go with a Canadian company (KSA).

More marketing in the publications (especially Beckett) by KSA and keep STRICT accurate grades can and should make them move into the Top ranks.

My opinions.

FLSTNI
11 posts
Oct 06, 2008
6:08 AM
while I'm logged in....

you said.....As for Beckett Graded cards in a class of their own I agree, BUT, its only marketing and Hype, after all they do own the largest price guide company in the hobby.

The hype is what puts them in a class by themselves....