PWCC High End Designation
PaulMaul
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Browsing through some of the current PWCC listings it has really hit home to me how little the PWCC high end designation means to me. Some of the cards with this designation I love, others I can't stand. It is, after all, just one more opinion on a card.
This PSA 9 1971 Ryan is a great example. I hate the diamond cut, but clearly neither PSA, PWCC nor the numerous high dollar bidders share my opinion. Diff'rent Strokes!
This PSA 9 1971 Ryan is a great example. I hate the diamond cut, but clearly neither PSA, PWCC nor the numerous high dollar bidders share my opinion. Diff'rent Strokes!
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Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
David, the back of the Ryan card looks pretty good to me. It is sitting slightly askew in the holder, though.
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David, the back of the Ryan card looks pretty good to me. It is sitting slightly askew in the holder, though.
It is diamond cut, look how parallel the top of the card is to the holder and compare it to the left side, which is not close to parallel. It is even more evident on the front scan.
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The standards may be properly applied. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable owning a card with such a tilt. I avoid them like my stepmother.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
But to have a "High End" moniker on a PSA 9 should mean that this card at least presents itself as a 10. That card does not look like a 10.
The whole idea of "High End" is a great sales tactic by PWCC. Heck, their grading opinion has become more value and creditable than PSA's themselves. PWCC-HE are selling for more than a grade above the PSA grade.
My question is this... Has anyone ever sent them a consignment had one of your cards nominated for the "High End" status????
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If Brent wants to be in the auction business then be in the auction business. If he wants to be in the grading business then be in the grading business.
Being in both is a potential conflict of interest (similar to the Beckett purchase of Goodwin).
Eye-appeal isn't something that any knowledgeable collector needs to have told to him/her by an auctioneer. But it certainly might be a way to take
advantage of an inexperienced person.
PWCC's "HE" designation is nothing more than another technique (among others that they use or don't use) to drive prices up. They could just as easily
do an enhanced listing for cards they want to "showcase" in each auction, much like many of the AH's do by listing the premier lots first.
I for one don't buy the holder or the auctioneers assessment. I let me eyes decide what I think is worth bidding on.
Dave
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
LaJoie Portrait 3+, Cy Young Bare Hand 3+
Ty Cobb Bat Off 4+, ANY Red & Green Portrait
As far as PWCC High End garbage - I wouldn't be surprised if they started started reviewing cards and giving out a "high end" stickers - and you know what - people would do it in a heartbeat.
On the back scan, the Top and Bottom edges are pretty parallel to each other and to the inside edges of the case.
But on the left side border, the space between the card and holder right by the ERA stat is wider than the top by LIFE
Same goes for the right side just reversed top and bottom. I agree, definitely not HE IMHO!
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Ralph
I love PWCC...
But to have a "High End" moniker on a PSA 9 should mean that this card at least presents itself as a 10. That card does not look like a 10.
The whole idea of "High End" is a great sales tactic by PWCC. Heck, their grading opinion has become more value and creditable than PSA's themselves. PWCC-HE are selling for more than a grade above the PSA grade.
My question is this... Has anyone ever sent them a consignment had one of your cards nominated for the "High End" status????
Yes, I have. It was a recent sale of a 54 Howe that was graded 4.5, and I was surprised by it, but certainly didn't argue.
Yeah, it's always a matter of degree, it could be I'm just sensitive to it but I find it noticeable.
This card is certainly askew on the back. The top and bottom edges are parallel to the holder bumpers while the side edges are at offending angles to their respected holder bumpers.
I think your senses are spot on.
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