I’m getting close to completing my 1st edition fossil set, 1st edition rocket set , and base unlimited set. I have a combination of PSA 10’s and PSA 9’s for all of these sets. Does anyone else do a combination of 9’s and 10’s for your complete sets? Or do you strictly have PSA 9 sets and PSA 10 sets. I’ve graded most of these cards myself so I didn’t have the option of collecting strictly 9’s or 10’s, I just took what I got. All of the cards I have are at least PSA 9’s though I don’t go any lower than that.
I guess what I’m asking is, does having a combination of 9’s and 10’s still count as a complete set? What do you guys think? I really want to hear everyone’s opinions on this. Your input is greatly appreciated!
Cards make a set, not grades.
8’s, 9’s and 10’s mixed wouldn’t bother me too much. But I can see how people find it more enjoyable to have one grade across all cards.
I think it’s pretty cool to see other people’s collection and see where you stand in the ranks. Dropping down sometimes makes for motivation to get the next card.
I’m currently working on a set of all PSA 9’s, and another set that will be a mix of 8, 9 and 10’s. It’s all a personal preference depending on individual collecting goals.
Its a complete set either way. But I’d go a bit crazy if something was a mix of 7s, 8s and 9s.
When talking about 10s, its impractical to have a complete set in some cases and so 9s are necessary substitutes. Like Typhlosion from Neo Genesis. So I can justify a mixture of 10s and 9s. B
i mix sets i collect psa 9s through but if the price is cheap enough i might as well throw in a psa 10 in there but as i am a base set collect the price different between the two is usually very big but if i grade 10s then thats a bonus
I get a VERY positive feeling when seeing a mixed 9/10 set. I consider it “An extremely strong Mint set”.
I mean, would I rather look at a complete PSA 9 Base holo Set or a Set that includes 3 PSA 10s? It’s not even close;)
I like mixed sets. That way I know they’re persevered forever. If deals came along to buy the odd upgraded card, I’d go for it. But I’m just happy to have those hard to find cards.