Hey card guys, I have a question about a huge price spread on a card.

Russ

1957 Topps PSA 7 Dolph Schayes - $23.

1957 Topps PSA 7 Dolph Schayes - $131.

What's the difference between those two cards?

Russ, NCNE

Elemenopeo

Is this a test?

The first one has an MC qualifier.

Russ

<< <i>Is this a test?

The first one has an MC qualifier. >>



Not a test. I just don't know diddly about cards.

Russ, NCNE

Russ

Ah, okay. I went and looked it up.

MC (Miscut):
): Cards with a factory miscut, such as a diamond cut, or when another card's image is on the original card will be designated "MC."

Russ, NCNE

Elemenopeo

<< <i>Not a test. I just don't know diddly about cards.

Russ, NCNE >>


Gotcha. The MC stands for miscut... and that brings the value of the card down.

Griffins

The MC is the kiss of death.
The winner on the higher priced card is a noted collector of jewish players- if he needs it he won't be outbid.

goose3

OC or Offcenter is also the "Kiss of Death" on cards too Russ unlike in Coins where it brings a premium.

Russ

<< <i>The winner on the higher priced card is a noted collector of jewish players- if he needs it he won't be outbid. >>



HMM...I know where there's another one right now.

Russ, NCNE

dontippet

I bought a 1956 PSA 8OC a while back for what I thought was a really good deal. At the time, I didn't realize that a qualifier really cuts down the card value. Fortunately, I didn't pay an insane price for it. It's a lesson that has to be learned, but hopefully only once.