Did I let this go too cheap?

RookieWax

The SMR value on this is $40. I just sold it on a Buy-it-Now at $65...Thought I did well......then realized my PSA 8 looked better than a PSA 9 that recently sold at $410.

My PSA 8:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-75-Topps-GEORGE-GERVIN-196-Rookie-PSA-8-NMT-MT_W0QQitemZ110499485156QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Basketball?hash=item19ba4855e4

The PSA 9:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-Topps-GEORGE-GERVIN-RC-Rookie-196-PSA-9-MINT_W0QQitemZ290402934244QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Basketball?hash=item439d5d1de4

Barfvader

PSA 8 Linky

PSA 9 Linky

vladguerrero

what do other 8's sell for, it's tough to compare to a 'already' 9. either way IMO SMR is a joke, there's cards I frequently buy/sell for 3-5x listed.

RookieWax

<< <i>what do other 8's sell for, it's tough to compare to a 'already' 9. either way IMO SMR is a joke, there's cards I frequently buy/sell for 3-5x listed. >>



There weren't any recent sales to compare to...just the SMR, which I felt was low.

itzagoner

you did pretty good for an off-centered 8.....i wouldn't worry so much about what the other guy got for a sharp AND centered card.

RookieWax

<< <i>you did pretty good for an off-centered 8.....i wouldn't worry so much about what the other guy got for a sharp AND centered card. >>



Actually the PSA 9 had a slight diamond cut and worse top to bottom centering on the back. Either way, the price difference is huge.

itzagoner

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<< <i>you did pretty good for an off-centered 8.....i wouldn't worry so much about what the other guy got for a sharp AND centered card. >>



Actually the PSA 9 had a slight diamond cut and worse top to bottom centering on the back. Either way, the price difference is huge. >>



no argument there, but A) it still has the attributes necessary to earn the grade and second of all, i wouldn't buy it.

i think we both know that the attraction of such a popular card lies within the label above it, and your card was guilty only of having a lesser number, but you still got paid well for your card in its condition.

otwcards

Your card looks like a straight PSA 8. The l/r centering is off enough to keep it out of a PSA 9 and since it was graded since the advent of the .5 scale, it's safe to assume that it is accurately graded. I don't think you left too much on the table, if anything.

Dboneesq

While I would never buy that "9" (I don't think it belongs in that holder), I don't think yours belongs in a "9" holder either. I think it was sitting in it's correct holder and you did fine on the sale. JMO.

RookieWax

<< <i>Your card looks like a straight PSA 8. The l/r centering is off enough to keep it out of a PSA 9 and since it was graded since the advent of the .5 scale, it's safe to assume that it is accurately graded. I don't think you left too much on the table, if anything. >>



You are probably right, but as far as I see, PSA is still pretty much on a whole number scale - they seem to rarely if ever use the half-point scale. I have submitted over 200 1970s and 1980s cards over the past year, and never once did I get a half-point grade on a card.

jivan

yes, way too cheap.. that guy ripped you off badly lol

TomGshotput

Especially considering you used a Buy-It-Now, if you didn't prefer the cash over the card, why did you even put it up for sale?

Sportsamerica

Both are high prices based on VCP