How do you win a PSA 8 goudey?

goudeygold

This is driving me nuts. I have a few PSA 7 Goudeys, but am dying to get a solid 8. Here is my latest loss that wasn't even close.

How do you reasonably determine worth when SMR is so off?

SMR $350

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5208580118&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEBI:IT&rd=1


Is there any guide that is more accurate?

GG

RipublicaninMass

<< <i>This is driving me nuts. I have a few PSA 7 Goudeys, but am dying to get a solid 8. Here is my latest loss that wasn't even close.

How do you reasonably determine worth when SMR is so off?

SMR $350

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=5208580118&amp;rd=1&amp;sspagename=STRK:MEBI:IT&amp;rd=1


Is there any guide that is more accurate?

GG >>



holy crap!

yes there is a better guide, I have been using the andale site for market analysis. I can't find the freebee anymore though?

Griffins

Base the value on previous sales of similar cards, or extrapolate from lower grades. Throw out SMR. And snipe it, instead of bidding early and often.
Finally add in a large dose of stupidity.

Axtell

No guide is going to be accurate, especially on cards with limited market activity. How often does an 8 show up for sale? There is no way to accurately predict what the market will bear, especially if there is a new player to the set, or especially if multiple buyers are hungry for a card.

I understand the frustration, but what I do for cards I am looking for is begin by tracking completed ebay auctions to gauge the recent range of activity..that is (to me) the best way to determine current market pricing. If I am still interested, then I begin to search and bid what I feel is appropriate.

BigRedMachine

<< <i>No guide is going to be accurate, especially on cards with limited market activity. How often does an 8 show up for sale? There is no way to accurately predict what the market will bear, especially if there is a new player to the set, or especially if multiple buyers are hungry for a card.

I understand the frustration, but what I do for cards I am looking for is begin by tracking completed ebay auctions to gauge the recent range of activity..that is (to me) the best way to determine current market pricing. If I am still interested, then I begin to search and bid what I feel is appropriate. >>



I do the same thing. I keep a little book by the computer and track sales of cards I become interested in. That way, I can shop until I get a "nice deal". And I know in the back of my mind I bought the card as "good" as I could've at that particular time. I little book is closer than SMR, I know that for sure.

As for that card GG, that's absolutely crazy. Plus, even when I know SMR is sometimes behind, I'd have a hard time paying $1200 plus for a card that books at $350.

goudeygold

Lost another 36 goudey PSA 7 that booked for $60 tonight. I bid $156 and it sold for $159.

?#@$%!

GG

BigRedMachine

<< <i>Lost another 36 goudey PSA 7 that booked for $60 tonight. I bid $156 and it sold for $159.

?#@$%!

GG >>




I'm sorry if I was laughing out loud there GG, that just struck me as funny.

Best of luck on the your future auctions. shawn

halosfan

GG you can always hit the BIN on this item 5212029203 -- and I am not the seller.

Good Luck!

goudeygold

without even looking i'll bet its the 33 dizzy PSA 8 for 11 grand.

am I right?

GG

halosfan

1938 Goudey Jimmy Foxx #249 PSA 8 much less than 11K

Axtell

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goudeygold

I just checked it and I think I just sprung a semi...

That is one of the most beautiful 38 goudeys I have seen anywhere. freaking china white background and razor sharp corners.

simply astonishing...

GG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=86843&item=5212029203&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I have a 7 of this card so its quite hard to justify spending 40 benjis to bump up one grade...