Continuously upgrading big $$ cards

How has this scenario worked out for all those that have tired?
I have a few big rookies I want to buy: 48 Robinson PSA 6 - 7 , 1954 Aaron 6 - 7, 1933 Goudey Ruth 2 - 3 , T206 Cobb 3 - 4, 1939 Williams 4 -5, etc.. looking for nice centering on all
I haven't been able to win any of the recent Ebay sales and I'm getting a bit antsy. Should I try and win a lesser grade to be able to hold/caress right now, with the intent of selling as soon as I do win a higher grade? Or should I just stand firm and wait for my grade to come up? I really don't want to lose any money on a "flip" of the lower grade.
Thanks for all input, Tom
I have a few big rookies I want to buy: 48 Robinson PSA 6 - 7 , 1954 Aaron 6 - 7, 1933 Goudey Ruth 2 - 3 , T206 Cobb 3 - 4, 1939 Williams 4 -5, etc.. looking for nice centering on all
I haven't been able to win any of the recent Ebay sales and I'm getting a bit antsy. Should I try and win a lesser grade to be able to hold/caress right now, with the intent of selling as soon as I do win a higher grade? Or should I just stand firm and wait for my grade to come up? I really don't want to lose any money on a "flip" of the lower grade.
Thanks for all input, Tom
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Yes.
Just watch your finances. If you put asside $1500 for an Aaron rookie, and spent $600 on a filler, you'll be $600 short when the Aaron you want comes along.
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A recent example that I just upgraded: I had an SGC 5.5 1951 Bowman Chuck Bednarik that was purchased raw back in the early nineties. I have looked for an upgrade at the right price for many years. Finally on Father's day, I won a SGC 8 for just over $100 which is what a 7 SMR's for. My patience and persistance really paid off for me. Now I have a 5.5 to sell which I will do my best to get at least what I paid for it 15 years ago.
To answer your question...it depends on how patient you are. Can you hold off the for exact grade you want and hopefully find it at the right price? If so, wait. If not, buy the highest grade at the price you are willing to spend and find now and keep searching for an upgrade.
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