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1961 Topps Roger Maris PSA 9 (OC)

jcdcubsjcdcubs Posts: 341
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How much these card worth?

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  • OnlyThe10sOnlyThe10s Posts: 1,850
    Well, thay say that you should subtract two grades to get the value of a card with a qualifier.

    So I'd just VCP this card in a PSA 7 and there you go.

    Although, that's not necessarily true among "purists" who will not buy a card with a qualifier at all. (not me, but I'm just putting that out there).

  • bifff257bifff257 Posts: 751 ✭✭


    << <i>Well, thay say that you should subtract two grades to get the value of a card with a qualifier. >>




    there are some PSA 9 (OC) cards out there with great eye appeal...

    however the Maris you pictured almost looks mis-cut so My guess is it would go at the lower end of that price range..

  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭



    Latest Auction Prices for: PSA 7 - Last 5 Sales Average Price: $153.83

    You May get a little more for it since it has very nice eye appeal


  • cravetoppscravetopps Posts: 1,134
    I would think this card would fetch closer to PSA 8 prices even though in theory, it is a 7. The theory is take it down two grades if the card has a qualifier. But, that may not apply here since it's a '61 Maris and a 9 (OC). If it were my card, I would expect closer to a 7 with a 2X to 3X multiple...maybe $400-$500.
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  • stevekstevek Posts: 30,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OC pricing can sometimes be all over the place - can of course be because of how OC it is, but I also believe factored in is some card years don't look as bad OC as others. For some reason, perhaps it's just the way the card is laid out with the artwork, 61 OC's don't bother me all that much - certain other card years look absolutely terrible when OC...at least to me anyway.

    In any event that's still a very nice card - but no sense overpaying for it.
  • earlycalguyearlycalguy Posts: 1,247 ✭✭


    << <i>I would think this card would fetch closer to PSA 8 prices even though in theory, it is a 7. The theory is take it down two grades if the card has a qualifier. But, that may not apply here since it's a '61 Maris and a 9 (OC). If it were my card, I would expect closer to a 7 with a 2X to 3X multiple...maybe $400-$500. >>




    What Mark said but probably closer to the $400 range
  • OnlyThe10sOnlyThe10s Posts: 1,850
    I respectfully disagree that this card has nice eye appeal.

    An OC card CAN, and often DOES have good eye appeal, but the first thing I saw on this was the ten-foot wide border on the right side.

    I, in no means, mean to offend you jcdcubs, or your card, I'm just giving my own opinion.

    I think it'll fetch a high 7 price.

  • scooter729scooter729 Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭
    There have been threads before discussing whether you'd rather have a 7 or a 9OC (or 6 vs. 8OC). On older vintage (pre-50s), I will take the card with the OC any day, because to get a pre-war 8 or 9 (regardless of the OC) is so rare. I know some people will disagree, but to get a card that has remained in its same NM-MT condition since the day it was printed (the OC was there since Day 1), is quite a rarity to me.

    So on a card from the 60s, I'll probably take the 6 or 7 over an 8OC or 9OC. But if it's from the 40s or earlier, give me the bargain on the OC card!

    Scott
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    It is only a 7 for registry purposes. Mint 9 OC cards are valued not as 7's

    This particular card is very sharp, but way OC. It would be not correct to state that it would sell for what a 7 goes for.

    edited to add: Even though it might. It might fetch more.


    Steve
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  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    The first thing I noticed was the clear picture, white borders, and sharp corners. Are we saying that is NOT a 175$ card?????? i am the first to admit I dont know the o/c market too well
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Ted

    I have no idea as to it's value, all I was trying to convey is that 9 OC cards are only 7's for registry purposes and GPA. As far as value in dollars they could possibly get 7 money and they could possibly not. They also at times get 8 money depending on the eye appeal. I was just trying to explain it to the few new forum members that seem to think contrary to what PSA states, and the true meaning of the qualifier in regards to the lowering of 2 grades. In some instances 1 grade is lowered.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • GDM67GDM67 Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭✭
    I tend to agree with bifff and OnlyThe10's in general but there is the wild card in this case of it being a very popular card of a Yankee star of that era. That will likely skew the price upward, regardless of any other factors.
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  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,565 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I need a 61 Maris for my set and no way would I pay $400 for that card. I think $175 is too high also.
    If I could stand a card that OC I might go $80 for it. JMO which is not worth much these days.
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  • bifff257bifff257 Posts: 751 ✭✭


    << <i>but there is the wild card in this case of it being a very popular card of a Yankee star of that era. That will likely skew the price upward, regardless of any other factors. >>



    Great point......


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