[lsolarte1]

So, for the fellow members who are active, you know I have decided to chase a RC and a Auto/Jsy of every HOFer. I have made quite a few trades lately for either RCs ot Auto/Jsy cards and I need your opinion on grading.

Let me set up a scenario. Recently, I traded for and will be receiving a Len Dawson Auto/Jsy. To reach my goal I only need a RC now.

There's plenty on the bay graded by PSA which from my recent reading seems it could be either (1) shady, or (2) more lenient than BGS. Anyway, I am trying to come up with the minimum grade number I should include in the goal.

Now maybe this is year sensitive. For example, I am thinking a 7 is probably a good goal for stuff from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It will make this dream collection much more realistic to get decent quality and affordable.

For newer stuff 80s, 90s, prospective inductees I am shooting for 9.

What are your thoughts. I have no experience with grading and I am just trying to wrap my mind around a strategy on how I want work on this and what I should be keeping an eye out for.

Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Leo