By far one of the most genuine and helpful people in the hobby today. Keep up the great content Chris! alot of new people coming into the hobby today will find this very helpful!
Spot on, Chris. I experienced this with a ‘91 Chipper Jones DS last year. Took a chance and bought one raw for a good price, sent to PSA and it came back a 6. Recent comps at the time were 300-400, I listed mine at 650 OBO. Had a few offers near comps and within a week or two someone BIN for the full price. There weren’t any other 6s listed on eBay at the time, so a collector was willing to pay my price.
@@justingodfrey4063 I’m referring to the Chipper Jones RC from the 1991 Topps Desert Shield Set. The set is much more rare than the regular 1991 Topps set- they only issued it to soldiers overseas during the Gulf war. However, there was a good number that never left military bases in the US. At any rate, the DS Chipper Jones has a PSA 10 pop count of 32. Compare that to the 5625 pop count of the regular Chipper Jones Topps PSA 10 and it becomes clear which one is more rare.
Hi Chris. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now and have always found them to be as entertaining as they are informative and I appreciate your ability to explain various aspects of the hobby in a clear, well-thought out manner, but this is the first time that I have taken the time to comment because this video struck me as particularly informative because your breakdown and comparison of these two examples was perfect. Thanks for all you do for the hobby. Your first-hand experiences, knowledge and various specific approaches to collecting, investing and dealing are presented in a clear and concise manner with no ridiculous hype, antics, shouting and shenanigans that so many other collectors like to put on display in their vids. I last about 5 seconds, (3 seconds too long), into one of those. Thanks again, and I’d like to continue posting comments. Take care and Happy New Year!
A seller getting inside the mind of a potential buyer. This is what I’d call simplicity on the far side of complexity. So obvious on some level, but probably not practiced enough. Thanks for another great resource, Chris.
Hey Chris, thank you so very much for making this video! It truly is helping me with my eBay sales/decisions on pricing, and it gives me a different perspective on what the buyers want versus what I feel is valuable. Plus, thanks for doing it on Grant Hill! He was my favorite growing up in Michigan, and I still collect his stuff to this day. Take care and keep it coming!
Chris, thank you for all you do for the hobby. Your content is always spot on and very insightful. I appreciate your videos and hope you continue to put content out there for many years to come. ✌🏽
Thank you for this informational video! This really helped me understand much more clearly how I can price certain or many cards. So frustrating at times. Please never stop posting your videos they've helped me so much! Thanks again, Chris!! ☺️
As a Dallas native & Mavs fan. People can easily mention a player can get hot like Luka and go on a big streak which can potentially result in a price spike. On the flip side, a player can get injured anytime and the price can drop. See Zion. Good video 👍
Economics 101: Law of Supply and Demand. My collection strategy has been simple. Look for a high demand player and that player’s low pop cards (RC SP/serial numbered, hobby only, high grade, etc). Doesn’t need to be expensive. The thrill is to find those gems for cheap. Buy low then sell high. I built up a free collection this way. 💎 💎 💎
One of the best sets, if not the best set, of a very important 96'97 year. Paved the way for serial numbered cards. Also, having arguably the best NBA draft class of all time helps the value too. Even though it's worth less, a Credentials Kobe is many times rarer than a Chrome Refractor. It's a condition sensitive set so it makes high grades even rarer - that Grant Hill at $645 was a bargain.
I’ve tried using a similar strategy in some lower end cards $50-300 range. It’s so much harder to move the very niche cards and I’ve gotten stuck with a few or taken less than market value just to move it. Not knocking it at all as I’m a fan of more niche cards/players. But just something to keep in mind if this is going to be your investment/flip strategy. To sell a card, you have to have a buyer, for more obscure/rare cards, there’s not a ton of buyers out there
That’s my problem with COMC, they won’t contact their customers and tell them their prices are outrageous or just that they have potential customers willing to pay market comps. The two terms I use are Rare and Scarce. Rare memorabilia has low population with little interest and scarce is low pop with high demand.
Don't forget that Grant Hill drinks Sprite. 90s commercial reference. But seriously Hill is still involved in the game as a commentator, keeping him slightly more relevant than comp players of his day. Tracy Mcgrady Yao Ming, Dikembe Mutombo
Great topic today! I'm a collector of Mike Alstott cards & I've definitely seen this strategy used with some of his '90s, low-numbered, low-population cards I've definitely overpaid on some that I've bought.
Excellent analysis! I have used this myself, but on the buy side as well. If I see what I believe is a potential bargain on a short print or low pop card of an established, reasonably popular (but not super popular or in-demand) player (or personality, as I buy non-sports cards as well), I consider purchasing the card. Then, I can do as you pointed out, and set my own price. My best example of this is when I purchased multiples of an autographed Joey Chestnut rookie card from a Canadian seller. The cards were factory sealed (so in great condition) and their production was limited to 90. Bought them for $18 each. I figured that there would be some level of interest for his autograph, especially around July 4. Sold my first one a while ago for $300.
One thing I really notice when people try to “comp” a card they don’t look at other factors of a “comp” that may have affected it selling for less then it’s worth for example - was the seller someone with low eBay feedback? - were the sellers pictures horrible? - was the listing incorrect in any way so it was hard to find for potential buyers? - did the auction end at a weird time of day? All of these factors could lead to a card selling less then it’s average sell price, so these all need to be considered when comping a card.
great show .as always. THANKYOU . I am the buyer in the Grant hill situation most of the time ,lol. I am ALWAYS over paying if its a graded 10. I buy 1993 Stadium club baseball 1st DAY ..Biggest problem i have is getting items shipped to CANADA.. The cost boat sailed several thousand ago ,lol. Made 2 sets then started buying graded or improving poor raw cards. SOCCER cards are my other Pc buy. CHELSEA , GO BLUE.
I thought it was funny that 3 of the 4 Grant Hill cards that were for sale were from the same seller and he is in the UK. I also think it's funny that he has one raw, one BGS, and one PSA
Grant Hill, is in the basketball hall of fame, but sadly his career was plagued by injuries. Grant, would never have been on LeBron or Kobe's level, though at his peak he was, one of the best players in the game. So. much talent.
@@ACD1994 I know he's in the Hall of Fame but he's not a hall of famer. That's what I was implying. There are plenty of players in every major sports Hall of Fame that don't deserve to be there and in my opinion he's on that list
I agree on the strategy to bid in an auction before a buy it now/best offer. Especially on cards with higher print runs with several auctions going simultaneously. With the market now, chances are you will win an auction at a good price
Gotta disagree with the last part of the first card. Even if Luca has a hell of a season, that card isn't going up. His is one of the prime examples of buyers overpaying in the beginning, that card will probably continue to drop either way. Even if it does come back up some next year, it won't be at this level.
Hey Chris, just wanted to let you know my first consignment ever arrived at Hoody's today! I'm excited to see how it goes - thanks for the recommendation. They do seem to have the best deal in terms of getting paid out compared to the other options out there for small time player like myself.
Insightful as always, Chris! I think the key phrase you used in this video was "from the perspective of the buyer". The eBay sellers, card show dealers and card shop owners who have that line of thinking will naturally do better than those who sell out of what is convenient or comfortable for them. If you are taking follow-up questions then I'm curious whether your pricing strategy would be different in person, such as a card shop or card show?
Chris, another great video. I'm new to the grading side of things and your videos have helped me understand things much better. At the beginning of this video you showed a screen shot of a website to get 'recent sales' and average price of the cards. Could you please share what site that is that you use? Thanks.
Hey Chris, appreciate the videos! I was familiar with all the sites besides the one “bolt” it sounded like when you were talking about the Luka card. What site was that?
Thanks for this video, very informative! I'm new and absorbing a lot of information right now. Do you mind sharing what app or website you used early in the video to show past sales of the cards in your video?
Another factor to consider is this just isn't the time to sell period. Part of the reason the prices have dropped is because many are panic selling instead of waiting it out. The economy of course is a factor but those who have been in this hobby a long time like you Chris realize everything is cylical. The Covid boom was too fast of a spike and what the hobby needed more was a steady increase over say a 5 year period. I won't sell my great vintage or better cards now. I feel the hobby will rebound in time and the vintage, GOATs, and older sealed wax will stand test of time. One problem in this hobby still is people foolishly paying more for current hyped players over proven players and HOFers. The Luka vs Hill comparison also needs to take into account that POP reports aren't accurate because the Luka has been cracked and resubmitted many times and PSA counts those resubs even though it's the same card. That should be noted.
They wouldn't know though. Either they are resent in already cracked or they were going thru a cross grading and they started in another company's slab. They all need to institute a way to remove cards from pop counts by submitting a pic of the label maybe
Not necessarily. Prices are still way to above pre 2019 prices. Generally the card market still needs to coke down 15-20% to be on actual market price with inflation as per last 30 years
Great video, does condition of the slab matter when it comes to the value of graded cards? If a psa slab has a scratch on the back, does it matter for resell value? what about the front? what about scuffs? Curious to know your thoughts on the effects of slab condition
Bin 100% of the time . The only positive to auctions is consistent cash flow. At the cost of garbage sales of course . The reason big auction houses do auctions is because it is in their interest , not yours .
Yeah, comc and beckett marketplace are way high and I truly despise how people take advantage of that. Especially when it is a kid. Check out the email you got from me about the auction/trade site I'm in process of developing. It's a long shot, but I'll bet your bottom dollar their are lots of people who feel the same way.
I think you make great points Chris. My thinking is the Doncic will still sell quicker than the Hill though perhaps there are the niche buyers out there looking to make that quick Hill purchase
There are a lot of people who like the rare skybox cards of the mid to late 90’s. Besides the “Ex” cards, when they were new, these inserts went only for a few dollars. You could have picked up a set of skybox Premium “Red” cards for under $25-$50 bucks. Now some of them individually sell for thousands in high grade (like the Kobe Bryant version). How things have changed!
What is even the point of all these sellers posting these cards at such insane, out of touch wildly out of control prices? Do random people actually pay these DUMB prices? (I'm talking about the Lucas going for like $1000 and up!)
Grant was one of the few with more brains than talent in the LEAGUE...he was worried with this is all I can do like most NBA players.... remember he did graduate from DUKE WITH A 4.0 GPA!!!!!SMH
By far one of the most genuine and helpful people in the hobby today. Keep up the great content Chris! alot of new people coming into the hobby today will find this very helpful!
Spot on, Chris. I experienced this with a ‘91 Chipper Jones DS last year. Took a chance and bought one raw for a good price, sent to PSA and it came back a 6. Recent comps at the time were 300-400, I listed mine at 650 OBO. Had a few offers near comps and within a week or two someone BIN for the full price.
There weren’t any other 6s listed on eBay at the time, so a collector was willing to pay my price.
@Sam Hill, what is a 91 Chipper DS card?
@@justingodfrey4063 I’m referring to the Chipper Jones RC from the 1991 Topps Desert Shield Set. The set is much more rare than the regular 1991 Topps set- they only issued it to soldiers overseas during the Gulf war. However, there was a good number that never left military bases in the US.
At any rate, the DS Chipper Jones has a PSA 10 pop count of 32. Compare that to the 5625 pop count of the regular Chipper Jones Topps PSA 10 and it becomes clear which one is more rare.
Hi Chris. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now and have always found them to be as entertaining as they are informative and I appreciate your ability to explain various aspects of the hobby in a clear, well-thought out manner, but this is the first time that I have taken the time to comment because this video struck me as particularly informative because your breakdown and comparison of these two examples was perfect. Thanks for all you do for the hobby. Your first-hand experiences, knowledge and various specific approaches to collecting, investing and dealing are presented in a clear and concise manner with no ridiculous hype, antics, shouting and shenanigans that so many other collectors like to put on display in their vids. I last about 5 seconds, (3 seconds too long), into one of those. Thanks again, and I’d like to continue posting comments. Take care and Happy New Year!
You are definitely a PhD (professional hobby dealer). Thank you, Dr. Sewall!
A seller getting inside the mind of a potential buyer. This is what I’d call simplicity on the far side of complexity. So obvious on some level, but probably not practiced enough. Thanks for another great resource, Chris.
Hey Chris, thank you so very much for making this video! It truly is helping me with my eBay sales/decisions on pricing, and it gives me a different perspective on what the buyers want versus what I feel is valuable. Plus, thanks for doing it on Grant Hill! He was my favorite growing up in Michigan, and I still collect his stuff to this day. Take care and keep it coming!
Chris, thank you for all you do for the hobby. Your content is always spot on and very insightful. I appreciate your videos and hope you continue to put content out there for many years to come. ✌🏽
Thank you for this informational video! This really helped me understand much more clearly how I can price certain or many cards. So frustrating at times. Please never stop posting your videos they've helped me so much! Thanks again, Chris!! ☺️
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As a Dallas native & Mavs fan. People can easily mention a player can get hot like Luka and go on a big streak which can potentially result in a price spike. On the flip side, a player can get injured anytime and the price can drop. See Zion. Good video 👍
Economics 101: Law of Supply and Demand. My collection strategy has been simple. Look for a high demand player and that player’s low pop cards (RC SP/serial numbered, hobby only, high grade, etc). Doesn’t need to be expensive. The thrill is to find those gems for cheap. Buy low then sell high. I built up a free collection this way. 💎 💎 💎
One of the best sets, if not the best set, of a very important 96'97 year. Paved the way for serial numbered cards. Also, having arguably the best NBA draft class of all time helps the value too. Even though it's worth less, a Credentials Kobe is many times rarer than a Chrome Refractor. It's a condition sensitive set so it makes high grades even rarer - that Grant Hill at $645 was a bargain.
This is it!💯 Perfect breakdown 👌
I’ve tried using a similar strategy in some lower end cards $50-300 range. It’s so much harder to move the very niche cards and I’ve gotten stuck with a few or taken less than market value just to move it. Not knocking it at all as I’m a fan of more niche cards/players. But just something to keep in mind if this is going to be your investment/flip strategy. To sell a card, you have to have a buyer, for more obscure/rare cards, there’s not a ton of buyers out there
Great breakdown, very helpful. I already knew this, but it's cool to hear it from your perspective.
That’s my problem with COMC, they won’t contact their customers and tell them their prices are outrageous or just that they have potential customers willing to pay market comps. The two terms I use are Rare and Scarce. Rare memorabilia has low population with little interest and scarce is low pop with high demand.
Don't forget that Grant Hill drinks Sprite. 90s commercial reference. But seriously Hill is still involved in the game as a commentator, keeping him slightly more relevant than comp players of his day. Tracy Mcgrady Yao Ming, Dikembe Mutombo
Great topic today! I'm a collector of Mike Alstott cards & I've definitely seen this strategy used with some of his '90s, low-numbered, low-population cards
I've definitely overpaid on some that I've bought.
However, I'd much rather pay a bit more for what I want for my PC.
@Wax Pack that was my very first Alstott card I ever bought
Excellent analysis! I have used this myself, but on the buy side as well. If I see what I believe is a potential bargain on a short print or low pop card of an established, reasonably popular (but not super popular or in-demand) player (or personality, as I buy non-sports cards as well), I consider purchasing the card. Then, I can do as you pointed out, and set my own price. My best example of this is when I purchased multiples of an autographed Joey Chestnut rookie card from a Canadian seller. The cards were factory sealed (so in great condition) and their production was limited to 90. Bought them for $18 each. I figured that there would be some level of interest for his autograph, especially around July 4. Sold my first one a while ago for $300.
EX Credentials is not "sort of random." I mean its the serial numbered version of one of the most sought after sets of 96-97.
My favorite set and Kobe rookie. That year and set paved the way for numbered cards that are commonplace now.
I had this thought .
One thing I really notice when people try to “comp” a card they don’t look at other factors of a “comp” that may have affected it selling for less then it’s worth for example
- was the seller someone with low eBay feedback?
- were the sellers pictures horrible?
- was the listing incorrect in any way so it was hard to find for potential buyers?
- did the auction end at a weird time of day?
All of these factors could lead to a card selling less then it’s average sell price, so these all need to be considered when comping a card.
great show .as always. THANKYOU . I am the buyer in the Grant hill situation most of the time ,lol. I am ALWAYS over paying if its a graded 10. I buy 1993 Stadium club baseball
1st DAY ..Biggest problem i have is getting items shipped to CANADA..
The cost boat sailed several thousand ago ,lol. Made 2 sets then started buying graded or improving poor raw cards.
SOCCER cards are my other Pc buy. CHELSEA , GO BLUE.
I thought it was funny that 3 of the 4 Grant Hill cards that were for sale were from the same seller and he is in the UK. I also think it's funny that he has one raw, one BGS, and one PSA
Grant Hill, is in the basketball hall of fame, but sadly his career was plagued by injuries. Grant, would never have been on LeBron or Kobe's level, though at his peak he was, one of the best players in the game. So. much talent.
Ya I always liked him. He was so talented and super likable guy
Not a HOFer
@@jason916 He's in the hall of fame Jason. Inducted, in 2018.
@@ACD1994 I know he's in the Hall of Fame but he's not a hall of famer. That's what I was implying. There are plenty of players in every major sports Hall of Fame that don't deserve to be there and in my opinion he's on that list
@@jason916 what?!? Oh…he’s NOT in your personal HOF? 😂
great video Chris. Greetings from Germany
I agree on the strategy to bid in an auction before a buy it now/best offer. Especially on cards with higher print runs with several auctions going simultaneously. With the market now, chances are you will win an auction at a good price
The downside is, bidding in an auction can make it competitive, against other wealthy people
@@ACD1994 this is true. But you don't pay money when you lose an auction. So no risk at least. But good point
Great video and info!!! Thanks, Chris!!
Gotta disagree with the last part of the first card. Even if Luca has a hell of a season, that card isn't going up. His is one of the prime examples of buyers overpaying in the beginning, that card will probably continue to drop either way. Even if it does come back up some next year, it won't be at this level.
His 1/1 sold for a million dollars less than last year so that does not bode well for more common cards
Hey Chris, just wanted to let you know my first consignment ever arrived at Hoody's today! I'm excited to see how it goes - thanks for the recommendation. They do seem to have the best deal in terms of getting paid out compared to the other options out there for small time player like myself.
Awesome to hear that! Good luck!
Very insightful, thank you!
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Insightful as always, Chris! I think the key phrase you used in this video was "from the perspective of the buyer". The eBay sellers, card show dealers and card shop owners who have that line of thinking will naturally do better than those who sell out of what is convenient or comfortable for them.
If you are taking follow-up questions then I'm curious whether your pricing strategy would be different in person, such as a card shop or card show?
It would probably be similar although I essentially never sell anything in person
Grant Hill drinks Sprite
Chris, another great video. I'm new to the grading side of things and your videos have helped me understand things much better. At the beginning of this video you showed a screen shot of a website to get 'recent sales' and average price of the cards. Could you please share what site that is that you use? Thanks.
That was vintagecardprices.com. It does require a paid subscription
And that my friends is just another reason why I collect 90’s.
chris do you have any tips on how to get box bottom cards cut thank you
Hey Chris, appreciate the videos! I was familiar with all the sites besides the one “bolt” it sounded like when you were talking about the Luka card. What site was that?
Alt. It’s a fairly new site
Thanks for this video, very informative! I'm new and absorbing a lot of information right now. Do you mind sharing what app or website you used early in the video to show past sales of the cards in your video?
Welcome to the hobby! The site I used was vintagecardprices.com
Another factor to consider is this just isn't the time to sell period. Part of the reason the prices have dropped is because many are panic selling instead of waiting it out. The economy of course is a factor but those who have been in this hobby a long time like you Chris realize everything is cylical. The Covid boom was too fast of a spike and what the hobby needed more was a steady increase over say a 5 year period. I won't sell my great vintage or better cards now. I feel the hobby will rebound in time and the vintage, GOATs, and older sealed wax will stand test of time. One problem in this hobby still is people foolishly paying more for current hyped players over proven players and HOFers. The Luka vs Hill comparison also needs to take into account that POP reports aren't accurate because the Luka has been cracked and resubmitted many times and PSA counts those resubs even though it's the same card. That should be noted.
They wouldn't know though. Either they are resent in already cracked or they were going thru a cross grading and they started in another company's slab. They all need to institute a way to remove cards from pop counts by submitting a pic of the label maybe
Not necessarily. Prices are still way to above pre 2019 prices. Generally the card market still needs to coke down 15-20% to be on actual market price with inflation as per last 30 years
Great video, does condition of the slab matter when it comes to the value of graded cards?
If a psa slab has a scratch on the back, does it matter for resell value? what about the front? what about scuffs?
Curious to know your thoughts on the effects of slab condition
Yeah, that could impact what a card sells for. Collectors generally like their slabs to be clean.
Interesting video-thanks Chris.
Related - would be curious to get your thoughts on when to list as BIN vs auction.
Bin 100% of the time . The only positive to auctions is consistent cash flow. At the cost of garbage sales of course . The reason big auction houses do auctions is because it is in their interest , not yours .
Hi Chris why don’t you do high roller videos anymore? Always looked forward to those every week. Hope everything is okay
Thanks! I had to take some time off for personal reasons, but they will both be back to weekly pretty soon
Is it just me or does anyone else like Regular Rollers more than High Rollers?
What is the website where you looked at the recent sales? With the black background
Vintagecardprices.com
Shown you based on a recommendation from RunGoodLife, glad he did.
I would much rather have the Grant Hill card
BGS 10 Black Label content and information!
What was that first tool/website you showed the doncic sales from?
Vintagecardprices.com
Great insights!
Someone should list that Luka PSA 2 and have it say POP1!
I'm a grant hill collector but def wouldn't pay that much for it. Great video tho
Awesome
Thank u .
Yeah, comc and beckett marketplace are way high and I truly despise how people take advantage of that. Especially when it is a kid. Check out the email you got from me about the auction/trade site I'm in process of developing. It's a long shot, but I'll bet your bottom dollar their are lots of people who feel the same way.
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Why not just list the Luka at $600 as a BIN if you're willing to take 550-600 through offer?
You could. Listing it a little higher gives the chance of a slightly higher price.
@@collectorinvestordealer Appreciate the reply!
I think you make great points Chris. My thinking is the Doncic will still sell quicker than the Hill though perhaps there are the niche buyers out there looking to make that quick Hill purchase
There are a lot of people who like the rare skybox cards of the mid to late 90’s. Besides the “Ex” cards, when they were new, these inserts went only for a few dollars. You could have picked up a set of skybox Premium “Red” cards for under $25-$50 bucks. Now some of them individually sell for thousands in high grade (like the Kobe Bryant version). How things have changed!
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What is even the point of all these sellers posting these cards at such insane, out of touch wildly out of control prices? Do random people actually pay these DUMB prices? (I'm talking about the Lucas going for like $1000 and up!)
I think they price high to show up on eBay under highest price search
Grant was one of the few with more brains than talent in the LEAGUE...he was worried with this is all I can do like most NBA players.... remember he did graduate from DUKE WITH A 4.0 GPA!!!!!SMH