Hi there, thanks to all those who posted on my introductory message.

here i went and bought my first graded vintage card.

but i might have overpaid for it. i am not sure. Because i was checking the SMR guide, cards from C55 sells for way over the guide price. While this is way below. So pls let me know if this is the going rate.
Because i simply have no way at the moment if i should or should not follow the SMR price guide when i buy these cards. Since i am a rookie

1933-34 OPC V304A #31 KING CLANCY PSA 5

i bought it for $550.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130006559062&rd=1&rd=1

pls let me know how i did.

thanks to all

Dave

Dave, don't even use the SMR for pricing. Their prices are WAY off for vintage hockey. Maybe someone who collects that set can chime in as to whether you paid too much for it, but I believe that it is the right price if you are happy paying for it. Thanks

That's a very nice card. I think you paid the right price for it.

Was PSA tough on that card? Do you think it has a shot at a 6 ?

Oh nevermind , you said you're a "rookie." But did you at least show this to any expert and did he/she tell you it was undergraded?

Oh wait ... you didn't get the card yet, did you ?

Alright you know what , I think I'm going to bed. Studying has been getting to my head.

The Clancy card lists in the Annual Beckett for $1000. I don't collect this set, but I know that many cards of pre war hall of famers sell fairly high on a regular basis. I can't see how the price you paid would be called too high.

I think you made a good deal on a sweet looking card.

Earl

Dave

That is a very strong purchase for your entry into graded vintage. Trust me, there is no going back now..

That is actually a very nice PSA 5. It is also IMO the best colour combination ( blue and white ) for the Clancy. I actually have a couple of 33 OPC's from this same submission of AJ's, they are both 4's. I have had them for at least 2 yr's if not longer. They as well look to be strong for their given grades aside from some wax staining on the backs.

Also, it looks like AJ's is becoming a little more flexible on their prices and may actually be ready to sell some cards.

Here is a scan of one of mine from the same submission.

I won a 1933 OPC PSA 5 Clancy in last years Mastro auction for $220. I also won a 1933 OPC Eddie Shore for $250 in that auction.

i think you over paid. patience will save you a lot of money. i suggest always looking for an open auction rather to buy it straight out with a dealer. i know through experience that if that card was on ebay as an open 'no reserve' auction you would have gotten that card for a lot less. sometimes luck is a big part of scoring good deals too and timing could make or break a deal (example if there are a lot of guys wanting the same card on the auction that week,it will drive the card up,if not-it could be bought for a deal). what i do is keep a percentage in mind for a certain grade and then bid accordingly for the vintage card with the auction open and bid always near the end of the auction so you do not drive the price of the card up. these opinions would be especially great for starters. hope this helps and all the best in your collection!!!

I am not certain whether or not you overpaid but I am amazed that you got $200 off the list price from the iceking.

gosoxbosox - Nice Mastro buys!

Dave,
You shouldn't have any regrets. You bought, you paid, you got, and are happy. Period. We all had good and bad deals. Probably you should follow this forum, not SMR.

Like Albie said, Tom got his cards very cheap but that's the history.
Ask Tom, how much he would want for his Clancy or Shore now...Everything is $$$$

Earl, even Ice Kings, look at the recent eBay sales

James,
Just out of drunk man curiosity - what are you studying?

<<Just out of drunk man curiosity - what are you studying?>>

I'm currently attending Harvard Medical School .

Cool, so you are going to be a hockey surgeon...to make sure that an injury stays permanent for whoever plays against your team

Sorry for my black humor

Black humor? You have done nothing wrong - what are you apologizing for?

To tell you the honest truth, I never really took much interest in my education throughout my life and slacked off a lot during my high school years. Being 23 years of age (young I guess you could say), I realized what a big mistake I made but don't consider it too late to make-up for it. I am upgrading in college now(I did get my high school diploma, but got very low marks) and hopefully one day I'll be able to do something productive in life.

James,

If you slacked off in high school, like a lot of us did, how did you ever get into Harvard? Were your college grades much better?

I'm just curious since I'm a high school teacher now!

Earl

I'm not sure if James was being serious when he stated he is at Harvard Medical School. However, if he is, it certainly is impressive. Actually, I was rejected for admission to Harvard Medical School, but got in at Columbia University and Washington University (St Louis). I chose the latter school, met my wife, and now I am a physician, happily stuck in St Louis!

Uh, don't you mean Warsh U.? This is St. Louis, after all.

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Hey, I'm from New Yawk, originally.

Was only joking about Harvard , folks. Earl, do you think it makes any sense to attend Harvard Medical School after performing poorly in high school? lol

I wrote above that I am currently in College - Seneca College. Not University.