Number Grade or Not?

thehallmark

I'm torn about something very trivial. Curious how others feel.

Let's say you have a cool pack with your favorite player on top. It's not for resale, you intend to own it forever. Pack is in great shape. Top card is in great shape. You can't believe your luck!

You are going to get this pack graded because you want to ensure its authenticity. Suddenly you realize that PSA 10 packs are nearly impossible to get, and any number grade below a 10 here is going to be sort of a bummer. Do you...?

hecouldgo_alltheway

GO FOR THE GOLD! GRAMMS SAY: THE ONLY CERTAINTY IS IF YOU DON'T TRY. IT FOR SURE WILL NEVER BE.
CERTAINLY YOU DON'T FEAR THEY ARE FAKING PACKS? NO BALLS = NO BLUECHIPS
NO GUTS = NO GLORY
NO PAIN = NO GAIN

                                                                                                                                                   MEGA FEAR / NO REGRETS
               THEN HOPE FOR THE BEST BUT EXPECT THE WORST.           

JoeBanzai

Sorry, I don't really understand your question.

If all you want to do is ensure authenticity, why would you care about the grade?

I have a couple of cellos with Killebrew on top. I will never sell them. No reason to grade them for me.

blurryface

Just go get your PSA 8/9 grade and learn to cope with subjective labeling and also a searing angst that will never go away?

"A" means possibility of being altered. i'd rather have a psa 1, than a psa A.

(i dont think about what i'd want on the flip, i think about how my fam wont get screwed should i pass and being able to properly gauge it's value w/o my input)

thehallmark

@JoeBanzai said:
Sorry, I don't really understand your question.

If all you want to do is ensure authenticity, why would you care about the grade?

I have a couple of cellos with Killebrew on top. I will never sell them. No reason to grade them for me.

You did understand, and gave great advice - thx!

thehallmark

@blurryface said:
"A" means possibility of being altered. i'd rather have a psa 1, than a psa A.

(i dont think about what i'd want on the flip, i think about how my fam wont get screwed should i pass and being able to properly gauge it's value w/o my input)

Yeah the Authentic/Altered thing is worse, I agree. Thank you!!

LarkinCollector

@hecouldgo_alltheway said:
CERTAINLY YOU DON'T FEAR THEY ARE FAKING PACKS?

Have no fear of that.

Thanks!
-Jose