Dyl
November 29, 2022, 8:01pm
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If a real difference does exist between old and new certs, the financial implication is small. That said, some collectors are very picky and will choose not to bid on an auction with low/high cert numbers.
Numbers here based on sales. Only vintage pre 2003 cards are used in the calculation.
Conclusion: New cert, on average, does hold more value. Around 2.5%~5%.
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Hi All,
I would like to gauge the level of bias toward PSA certification numbers.
Do you prefer newer/older certification numbers due to perceived differences in grading strictness (e.g., certifications under 2XXXXXXXX, 4XXXXXXXX, 5XXXXXXX, etc.)?
Would you pay a premium for newer certifications? Why/Why not?
Personally, I couldn’t care less about the certification number because I look at the card’s quality. I’ve seen old and new certs with varying levels of strictness.
And I should note t…
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