Board opinion please on my 2001 Topps traded chrome Pujols bgs 9.5

olb31

I purchased this about 6 years ago. Subs are 10, 10, 9.5, 9.5. Tens are centering and corners. Last 9.5 sold on ebay for $1450. After looking through the pop report, it appears that there is only 1 of these (.5 away from 10) out of 460 (8 BGS 10's exist).

Does anyone feel like the high subs will offer any value, especially since there is only 1 that I know of? Thanks.

JoeBanzai

Some might find it more desirable, however it seems to me that many don't care about subgrades.

I sold a card that was an 8.5 and didn't get much more than 8 money.

Your posts show that you are keenly focused on scarcity. Many buyers/investors don't seem to care.

With Pujols in the news, that's probably a better reason to maximize the profit on the card.

olb31

how much did those 1 of 1 herbert's go for? you think if they were not numbered they would have sold for 1.8 and 1.1 million?

JoeBanzai

My point exactly, demand is high!

People are always crazy with new(er) players.

I had a Killebrew #3 of 3. Very rare, didn't sell for much.

fergie23

With 10 centering and corners it would have a good shot at a PSA 10, assuming it isn't trimmed (a real issue with BGS high grade cards). As for being "the only one" that is .5 away from a 10, I doubt many buyers will care. Within the population of Pujols 2001 TTC 9.5s it should have more value but that is just because a buyer will convince themselves they can get the card bumped to a BGS 10 or crossed to a PSA 10.

I don't believe there is any additional value from a sub-grade scarcity perspective (ie only 1 that you know of). IMO, that is the kind of thing desperate sellers try and advertise.

Robb

olb31

I looked at 1989 donruss griffey jr.

bgs 9.5 with all 9,5's sold for $175.

the other bgs 9.5's were sold for around $120.

AIkman same thing, higher subs mean a little more cash. It looks like some or a few people consider a true 9.5 to be all 9.5's or or higher and 9's the same way.

I don't expect it to be tons higher but when I sell it I will certainly "advertise" it as a 1 of 1 9.5.

JoeBanzai

My point exactl> @olb31 said:

I looked at 1989 donruss griffey jr.

bgs 9.5 with all 9,5's sold for $175.

the other bgs 9.5's were sold for around $120.

AIkman same thing, higher subs mean a little more cash. It looks like some or a few people consider a true 9.5 to be all 9.5's or or higher and 9's the same way.

I don't expect it to be tons higher but when I sell it I will certainly "advertise" it as a 1 of 1 9.5.

I would try to get a premium for that card as well.

Good luck with the sale!

olb31

I will probably hold on to it. I paid $75 for the card already graded, so I'm in no big hurry to get rid of it. But I am inventorying my collection and valuing them. Thanks for thoughts.

GoDodgersFan

Nice card and there's a slight premium. You can't go wrong holding or selling this card. I have one that I am selling on ebay. The ROI is just too great and like you, I paid nothing for it.

Cakes

Here are 3 upcoming windows to sell:

His last year, especially right now since he is so HOT right now.
5 years from now when he is inducted into the Baseball HOF.
Many years later when someone else joins the 700 club.

olb31

@Cakes said:
Here are 3 upcoming windows to sell:

His last year, especially right now since he is so HOT right now.
5 years from now when he is inducted into the Baseball HOF.
Many years later when someone else joins the 700 club.

its tough because im a collector that sales a few things. i like my hof rookies. lol!!

JoeBanzai

@olb31 said:

@Cakes said:
Here are 3 upcoming windows to sell:

His last year, especially right now since he is so HOT right now.
5 years from now when he is inducted into the Baseball HOF.
Many years later when someone else joins the 700 club.

its tough because im a collector that sales a few things. i like my hof rookies. lol!!

This is a card I would keep in my collection.

DBesse27

Can we see the card?

SoxPatsFan

Subs matter, be sure to highlight them. Call it GEM++.
I recently sold a 1985 Topps Roger Clemens BGS 9 with 2 9's & 2 9.5's. I labeled it as Mint++ because of the over-subs. I got $82 for it, pretty good since PSA 9's are usually $50-60.

olb31

@SoxPatsFan said:
Subs matter, be sure to highlight them. Call it GEM++.
I recently sold a 1985 Topps Roger Clemens BGS 9 with 2 9's & 2 9.5's. I labeled it as Mint++ because of the over-subs. I got $82 for it, pretty good since PSA 9's are usually $50-60.

nice!!