[jlandry287]

Comparing Beckett value (on graded cards) to what you're willing to pay, what percent would you pay?

I see a lot of enticing cards to buy well below BV on eBay, then I look at completed auctions and they're never anywhere close. I'm just wondering so I can [possibly] prevent myself for overpaying.

[nolan5000]

Comparing Beckett value (on graded cards) to what you're willing to pay, what percent would you pay?

I see a lot of enticing cards to buy well below BV on eBay, then I look at completed auctions and they're never anywhere close. I'm just wondering so I can [possibly] prevent myself for overpaying.

It depends on the grade of the card.

[jlandry287]

It depends on the grade of the card.

The cards i usually buy are 9.5 or 10's

[nolan5000]

The cards i usually buy are 9.5 or 10's

Oh, Ok. The price difference is b/c there's no Registry.

[jonathani]

As with everything from water to cars to food, every price is relative to supply, demand, what someone want to pay, and what someone wants to make off the sale.

[jlandry287]

If BV was $10 on a raw card, what would you be willing to pay?

[jacobystealshome]

depends on the card

[sparty78]

One of my favorite ways to buy really nice cards is to set up at shows. You can be amazed at what collectors are selling . You may have to be patient but I am constantly amazed at the quality of of cards people are looking to sell at bigger shows . You have to pay the table rent and have enough nice stuff to sell but you can buy at 25% to 40% all day. Not particularly fond of ebay with all the shilling and underhanded deals but occasonally still buy there.

[jlandry287]

One of my favorite ways to buy really nice cards is to set up at shows. You can be amazed at what collectors are selling . You may have to be patient but I am constantly amazed at the quality of of cards people are looking to sell at bigger shows . You have to pay the table rent and have enough nice stuff to sell but you can buy at 25% to 40% all day. Not particularly fond of ebay with all the shilling and underhanded deals but occasonally still buy there.

I live in southwest Louisiana and there are no shows near here, and the only card shop has high markups. So I'm confined to buying off ebay

[Texan1985]

The way to prevent yourself from overpaying is by doing exactly what you've done - check completed auctions. Keep track of what cards have sold for so you eventually get an idea of what a card is worth. Then you can figure out when you're getting a steal, etc.