I have been wondering where other collectors stand on
card damage. When it comes to a card that you are interested in adding to your collection,
at what point do you disqualify a damaged card from your consideration?
Understandably there would be leniency for certain cards
based on the age of the card or certain releases, an 1887 Allen & Ginters
would obviously be viewed differently than a 2013 Topps Allen & Ginters
card. When we talk about most modern releases we expect a perfect example to
come out of the pack but if you were looking at a rare or limited card would you
consider a lesser graded card just so you can add it to your collection?
Consider these two examples of T206 Ty Cobb (Green
portrait)
PSA 7= $36,000
Ungraded damaged version= $550
Do damaged cards, worn cards or aged cards have a place
in your collection?
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| Stained |
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| Creased |
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| Torn/Paper Missing |
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| Bent Corner |
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| Faded |
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| Relic Missing |
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| Pen or Pencil Marks |
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| Pin Hole |
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| Tape Stain |
I started a damaged card pc and have a whole binder dedicated to the project... so "yeah" I guess you can say they have a place in my collection. However... I don't actively try to add cards to that PC. Most of the additions come from COMC purchases or are donated to me by other collectors.
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