Whats a better buy?

kerryville · January 4, 2012 8:26PM

A PSA 8 pack with the rc card you want showing or a PSA 9 of the rc card you want? Any ideas or help needed? Thnks

MBMiller25 · January 4, 2012 8:31PM

I think that really depends on the player/pack. Who is the player?

kerryville · January 4, 2012 8:35PM

Only gone a say HOF for now. I have a few other people chasing the same set from another board.

bobbyw8469 · January 4, 2012 8:41PM

Too vague.....next.....

MBMiller25 · January 4, 2012 8:58PM

Replied to your PM Kerryville

bobbyw8469 · January 4, 2012 8:59PM

No way to help without knowing more info. Certain packs are best left alone, certain HOFer are EXTREMELY hard to find in a PSA 9 grade. Without more info, this is useless.......

Sean1125 · January 4, 2012 9:00PM

I'm assuming kerry doesn't want someone to swoop what they are considering up, and for that I can't blame them... I think I've seen it happen twice in the past 3 weeks (coincidence or not)

bobbyw8469 · January 4, 2012 9:04PM

Well, what he is asking help on is wayyyyyyyy too vague. That would be like me saying "I have a rookie card in a PSA 9 and someone offered me $1,500 for it. Is that a good deal?? I would rather not say who the player is or what year the card is. Thank you for your help."

70ToppsFanatic · January 4, 2012 9:35PM

Let's use a close example to get some opinions going on this:

There's a currently a PSA 9 slabbed 1975 Topps cello pack with Brett on top (and decently centered). I believe it is pop 10.
It's received 21 bids and is up to $430 with a BIN at $600.

As per the OP's question, is this a "better buy" than going after a PSA 9 Brett RC?

I'd go for the card over the pack. Although I go into both areas of collecting (slabbed cards and packs), I think I tend to lean
toward the card side a bit more than packs. It's just a pure personal bias for me.

In terms of investment potential, both items have reasonably well-defined markets and the market prices are pretty stable.
So unless you're planning on opening the pack and submitting cards in hopes of a bigger "score" I don't see much difference.

kerryville · January 4, 2012 9:59PM

Thks for the help. Yeah I know it was vague but I have watched to many times ask a question lose the card. Thanks again.

bobbyw8469 · January 4, 2012 10:01PM

Bottom line, it depends on how rare the unopened packs are with this star showing on top versus how rare they are in a PSA 9. Supply and demand at its' finest.

Foo3112 · January 4, 2012 10:04PM

I also thought the same thing Bobby. Too Vague.

Thats like asking which car should I get, the big blue one or the small red one, but I can also understand why he wouldnt be more specific as someone else mentioned.

Other than that, I dont see how we can really help you. Sorry but as Im sure others will say - buy whichever makes you happier. Do you want for your PC or for investment?

tigerdean · January 4, 2012 10:07PM

Man, you guys are tough on newbies

Hallco · January 4, 2012 10:08PM

I think it comes down to asking yourself "why am I buying"? If it's going in your collection....which one do you want more? Is buying both an option?

ndleo · January 4, 2012 11:37PM

When PSA grades a pack, do they look at the cards? For example, would the Brett in the pack be considered PSA 9 quality?

The reason I ask is because the $600 BIN seems low to me for a PSA 9 Brett RC in pack.

grote15 · January 5, 2012 12:26AM

Paul is correct.

WinPitcher · January 5, 2012 12:39AM

What is the better buy?

The one that makes you the happiest....

JoeBanzai · January 5, 2012 1:43AM

Generally speaking the pack is the better buy because people are still ripping them even if they have been graded. In the long run, you are going to have a harder to find item. It also depends on your personal likes.

Let us know the player after the auction and see if we change our minds.

Joe

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