Home› Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

2006 Topps Black Refractor

JasonChristenJasonChristen Posts: 3
in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum
I just started to get back into the card collecting scene for the first time since the early 90s and have noticed a lot of differences. I started with the 2006 Heritage set which I absolutely love. My question is that I pulled a Clemens Black Refractor 1/57 is this worth getting graded and how much more valuable is the #1 card?

Thanks

Comments

  • BigRedMachineBigRedMachine Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭
    First of all, image

    Second, nice pull!! I've opened four hobby boxes and two retail blaster boxes and have yet to see an auto or black refractor.

    Lastly, the Clemens refractor is not a card that would increase much in value by being graded. As a matter of fact, selling it raw
    on Ebay right now would probably bring a price as high as you'll ever get as Heritage is very hot right now. If it's a card you want
    to keep in your own collection for an extended period of time, then grading might be an option for you just from a looks and preservation aspect. But on a new card like this, a PSA 8 would sell less than raw, a PSA 9 equal to raw, and a PSA 10 at only a slight premium in this instance. Just my opinion.

    Also, being the #1 card may have a small premium to some people. Having card number 22/57 (his jersey number) might also bring a small premium to some buyers. I have never understood that mindset because there are 57 of those cards, period. I hate to see ebay auctions that would call card number 1/57 a "real 1 of 1".

    Welcome again, enjoy your stay on the boards. There are some GREAT people here.

    shawn.
Sign In or Register to comment.