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Saying Hello, new member here, one question:

CardboardKeeperCardboardKeeper Posts: 102
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Hi! Long time collector, new to the grading thing...

do most people on this site use PSA services or do they still like raw cards?

is grading truly VALUE ADDED Service like PSA claims? i dont like when i see on ebay an entire set of graded cards (from the 70's) sell for only 4$ a card....

is grading better for older cards (prewar)

thanks and happy collecting!

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  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,872 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard! Personally, I like raw because that is what I collect. For selling purposes, I would be grading my cards for the buyers peace of mind. For expensive cards for my personal collection, I buy PSA graded examples and then crack them out for my raw collection.
    Everybody is different, some like raw, some like the Registry. No matter what you like, you will find tons of info here.
    Dont be a stranger.

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  • Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
    "Value added" depends on the grade and card...

    A 52 Mantle is in a different boat than an 84 Mattingly.
  • BobbyVCPBobbyVCP Posts: 755 ✭
    Depends on what you do if you are a collector only then it makes do difference. If you are a seller then it is a big difference.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    Welcome to the machine!
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  • CardboardKeeperCardboardKeeper Posts: 102
    well, im a product of BASEBALL CARD SHOWS


    remember those?

    i have mainly raw cards that i purchased in person...

    im a little hesitant buying raw cards on ebay, but since i dont have card shows anymore, i dont have a choice, that is why i figured PSA graded cards may be a better way to purchase since you knw what you are getting...

    my friend collects and the only thing he told me about grading was :" dont buy a beckett 10" whatever that is...
  • JustinsShoeboxJustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    Welcome!!

    It depends on the card for the most part. Some cards just flat out sell better slabbed, and as Downtown stated the buyers piece of mind goes a long way. There are so many altered cards out there (trimmed, recolored, etc) that having it pre-authenticated/graded would put the buyer at ease. It isn't a full proof system, though; you will find a mistake here and there where an altered card will find its way into a slab.

    If you're into prewar, I also suggest looking at the Net54 forums as well: Link

    Between the CU forums and Net54, there's a wealth of knowledge that you'll most certainly want in your corner. Some of the other hot spots would be VCP and perhaps the SGC Forums.

    Best regards and Happy New Year!

    Justin
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  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard.I like raw cards however I also have sets on the registry that are my personal favorites and cards that are graded from raw sets the have a higher value.I am more of a mid grade collector when it comes to graded cards.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • PowderedH2OPowderedH2O Posts: 2,443 ✭✭
    Welcome aboard. I guess it all depends on what makes you happy. Just be careful and avoid 'the drug'. When you see a PSA 9 of a card and you like it and it costs $15, but you opt to spend $335 on that same card in a PSA 10 (and in your opinion, the cards look the same), then you are hooked.
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  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 12,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For your collection raw is fine, if that's what you like. My collection was about 50% raw 50% PSA (1955-1975) until I got interested in the registry, then I had them graded.

    I decided to sell the rest of the cards I had laying around to help pay for grading fees and make some money. These ALL went to PSA on a $5.00 special. I would agree 100% that grading adds value to cards you are going to sell, as long as the card is worth at least $8.00-10.00.

    Joe
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