OVI FWA Future Outlook

[stoopid]

Originally Posted by rizzeedizzee

And not to be preachy or judgmental, but when I envision a person who buys a single for $13K, I don't envision someone who'd need to raise cash 16 months later. Sure, I realize life circumstances can change, but if there is a lesson to be learned it's buy with money you won't "need" since cards can and do go down.

Can't shake the truthiness of this post.

Hopefully having this thread can deter or inform future collectors on one of the don'ts (or at least - buyer bewares).

[irv]

Is there really that much difference between BGS 9.5 and a PSA 10?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/387051689543

[rohara99]

Originally Posted by irv

Is there really that much difference between BGS 9.5 and a PSA 10?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/387051689543

Link doesn't work.

Do you mean the difference in the condition of the cards or the value of the cards?

Typically a BGS 9.5 (that doesn't have 9 for corners or edges, but you need to look at the card) is right on par with PSA 10's as far as card condition is concerned.

[kluke84]

Originally Posted by rohara99

Link doesn't work.

Do you mean the difference in the condition of the cards or the value of the cards?

Typically a BGS 9.5 (that doesn't have 9 for corners or edges, but you need to look at the card) is right on par with PSA 10's as far as card condition is concerned.

I consider a BGS 9.5 on par with a PSA 9. Becketts rep has taken a hit of late which doesn't help. And the hobby seems to agree if you compare the amount submitted to BGS for say Connor McDavid to the tiny BGS pop of Bedards this year.

[JanuaryRains]

Originally Posted by irv

Is there really that much difference between BGS 9.5 and a PSA 10?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/387051689543

For the actual condition of the card? Probably not, subs matter but the resale value difference would have you think otherwise. Gotta look at the actual card to know though.

Continues to boggle my mind that people are so comfortable paying more just for a different grading company without a significant difference in card quality itself. You're just not paying for condition at that point, just the case it comes in. Crazy.

Even if you were after the $$$, you'd probably do better cracking and re-subbing BGS 9.5s than just buying the PSA 10s outright.

[stoopid]

Originally Posted by JanuaryRains

Even if you were after the $$$, you'd probably do better cracking and re-subbing BGS 9.5s than just buying the PSA 10s outright.

Been there, done that. haha

For whatever reason, people are reluctant to grade cards themselves. Maybe it's the bit of time until the card is back, adversity to risk (loss of cards in mail), or fear of not getting the grade they want. But in reality cracking and resubmitting or just outright crossing over can be a good option even as a possible profit source.