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NowPanic

OK. This is a question about Beckett pricing.
I have always wondered why a non-graded NEAR MINT High # 1972 Topps BB is valued at $12, but a PSA 7 NEAR MINT is valued at $8.
I just don't undersatnd.
I do understand that all price guides are just that, guides. You would think, though, that the pricing would be the same.
Any ideas?

AkbarClone

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Does Beckett really have price guide listings for PSA graded cards? I know they would have a guide for BGS graded cards, but I am surprised they also list prices for PSA cards.

killingdream

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Does Beckett really have price guide listings for PSA graded cards? I know they would have a guide for BGS graded cards, but I am surprised they also list prices for PSA cards. >>



He's talking about the fact that Beckett lists the card at $12 NM RAW and the PSA GRADED value is lower at $8.

NowPanic

It states in The Beckett Graded Card Investor & Price Guide, "We've chosen to simplify matters by providing the value that the card is most commonly traded for in that grade". Rather than break down listings for every card in every condition by every company. It also recognizes PSA SGC & BVG/BGS to be the major grading companies.
I find it to be very accurate.

Mickey71

The answer is: many cards were not meant for grading. Such as the card you mentioned. PSA prices on some items are irrelevant.

NickM

Raw near mint '72 high # commons are not actually selling for $12.

Nick