1968 Topps PSA 9s

Dialj · January 15, 2011 5:03AM

I was just reading through the SMR Price List and about fell over on the floor when I saw all the red for the 1968 cards. With the exception of the major HOFers, almost every card in PSA 9 dropped. I am looking for your thoughts on why this would happen. I know in the past, other magazines were accused of lowering the prices in there price guide so major buyers could benefit. I have no doubt this is not the case with PSA, but it is weird. I look forward to reading your thoughts.

vladguerrero · January 15, 2011 5:12AM

If that's a set you collect just know the market. The SMR is only a guide and it isn't updated as frequently as other publications with the reasoning that it isn't as affected my high's and low's. I've sold cards for $350 that were listed at ($65)- in the SMR that month. I've purchased cards for $300 that list at $100, etc...

Dialj · January 15, 2011 5:17AM

The set isn't something I am interested, but I enjoy picking up the HOFers when the price is right and the condition is what I want. I just thought it odd that almost the entire set was in red.

PSARich · January 15, 2011 8:49AM

I believe SMR is catching up with reality on this one. Of all the sets from the 1960's, the 1968's are the most readily available in NM-MINT to MINT condition. If you attend large regional or the National sportscard shows you will find tons of 1968 ungraded cards available, many of which could be graded 8's and 9's. Its got to the point that if you send in a 1968 common for grading and get an 8, you probably won't ne able to sell it for a profit unless it is a star or HOFer. Pops are high in PSA 9 so it is not difficult to complete a high grade set. I collect the 1968 set because I am a big Tiger fan (Michigan) and of course this was a big World Series year. Most common player PSA 9's can be had for $10-$25 and even the stars and HOFers are not all that expensive.

HoofHearted · January 15, 2011 9:47AM

<< <i>I believe SMR is catching up with reality on this one. Of all the sets from the 1960's, the 1968's are the most readily available in NM-MINT to MINT condition. >>

I've read/heard this before several times. Wonder why the supply is up on this particular set...

<< <i>Most common player PSA 9's can be had for $10-$25 and even the stars and HOFers are not all that expensive. >>

Wow, really?! PSA 9's go that cheaply?? That's good news for someone wanting to put the set together! Bad news for an "investor". I've got a raw set I put together as a kid and completed as an adult. I know it's not high-grade, but I enjoy the heck out of that set with Carew's rookie being my favorite card there (sorry to Mr. Ryan).

Arsenal83 · January 15, 2011 9:52AM

Mike, I collect this set too and love the look and players selection, but for the sake of accuracy, Carew's RC was in the 67 set.

Albertdidit · January 15, 2011 11:58AM

Ya a 1967 Carew 9 would be just slightly more than a 1968 9 lol

HoofHearted · January 15, 2011 2:46PM

<< <i>Mike, I collect this set too and love the look and players selection, but for the sake of accuracy, Carew's RC was in the 67 set. >>

Yup, that's correct. For some reason I didn't buy cards in '67 but did from '62 thru '66 and again in '68. The '68 was my first of Sir Rodney (solo at that!) with the Topps All-Star Rookie trophy on it.

I've gotta dig that set out and enjoy it again one of these rainy nights...

Arsenal83 · January 15, 2011 4:24PM

That 68 Carew card was my first vintage card too and the reason why I collect this set. My parents bought it for me 20 years ago and it's beat to hell, but I still have it.

fkw · January 15, 2011 10:56PM

1968 Topps are very common overall, common in high graded, and many are still raw

Supply is going to ONLY increase in future on all of these common cards that used to be sold as "commons" in the 50 cent bin at any show, but now are being unnecessarily slabbed by the registry hype collectors.

IMO
The registry hype (and SMR guide hype) will die down one day.... if not already starting today.

itzagoner · January 15, 2011 11:11PM

seems the raw card market is outpacing the slabs.

i've seen some nutty prices on singles from set breaks, and i suppose that could be said about anything now, but anyone who wants a mint raw card for a '68 set just needs to buy a cheap 9 and crack it out.

Albertdidit · January 16, 2011 12:16AM

Its amazing to think something from 1968 in high grade is considered common these days. Growing up in the 80's collecting cards if you got a 68 that wasnt creased, scratched up or had rounded corners it was like a great find.

handyman · January 16, 2011 2:34AM

1968 Is a great set and is loaded with stars but there are is a lot of product out there. I have a feeling the 1972 topps baseball set will be the next one. Seems like to much of that stuff is out there. And there is a ton of unopened product from the year.

Downtown1974 · January 16, 2011 4:20AM

I love the 68 set as well, but I am horrible at trying to determine grades on raw copies. With those borders, my eyes go batty after ten minutes of looking closely at the edges.

mrpeanut39 · January 16, 2011 10:02AM

<< <i>I love the 68 set as well, but I am horrible at trying to determine grades on raw copies. With those borders, my eyes go batty after ten minutes of looking closely at the edges.

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I really have trouble grading 68s too. I bet a loupe would come in real handy with these cards. I can't speak to the supply out there, but to me it seems like the stock is thicker on the 68s (69s too) than preceding years. I would guess that would contribute to the heavy supply of 9s.

1968 Topps PSA 9s

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