Yes, I do it all the time, especially for $100+ vintage rookies when I can pick then up for pennies on the dollar due to condition. I definitely prefer getting nicer condition cards, and I try to steer clear of disastrous defects that take away from the visual appeal of the card. However if someone offered me a Bart Starr or Unitas rookie for only a couple bucks because it was severely damaged I would definitely have a hard time passing.
Collecting John Stockton, Karl Malone, Ivan Rodriguez, Gary Carter & UF player rookie year cards. Plus Jedd Gyorko rookie and prospect cards.
Jedd Gyorko 2010-2013: Have 329/419 including 1/1s
Wantlist: http://sites.google.com/site/sportscardsite/set-needs/
Jedd Gyorko 2010-2013: Have 329/419 including 1/1s
Wantlist: http://sites.google.com/site/sportscardsite/set-needs/