How much would you guys overpay for a PC Card?

[abraxio]

I’m currently considering a trade that would have me send a ton of traders the other way for a pretty great card for my nets pc. However, it’s definitely an overpay, by some margin. I normally hate to be a “card values over everything” kind of guy but what are your thoughts on overpaying/overtrading to get the card you want?


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[asujbl]

Depends on how rare it is

If it’s rare? I’ll pay whatever it takes

If it’s PC but I might find another one at some point? I’ll overpay but within reason

[KhalDrogo]

If it’s rare? I’ll pay whatever it takes
Indeed.

[abraxio]

It’s pretty rare, I’d say a top 5/top 10 card to have, I guess I’m having some hesitation since the nets have such high player turnover


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[asujbl]

It’s pretty rare, I’d say a top 5/top 10 card to have, I guess I’m having some hesitation since the nets have such high player turnover


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Just tell us what it is

[abraxio]

Just tell us what it is


It’s a NT emerald RPA. Thing is it’s Nic Claxton who is a ridiculously cheap player to collect, this would be his highest sold card by some margin unless I missed his NT/Immaculate logoman sale


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[asujbl]

It’s a NT emerald RPA. Thing is it’s Nic Claxton who is a ridiculously cheap player to collect, this would be his highest sold card by some margin unless I missed his NT/Immaculate logoman sale


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That’s a tough one as I get your question

Overpaying for a 24 year old dude that might bounce isn’t the same as overpaying for someone that’s been around

Literally the first article that comes up when you google Claxton is a Celtics trade (yes it’s a blog but still)

[Makakilo Cards]

If it's rare, I'm usually willing to pay the price of the same card of a better player. Like if it's an all star, non-HOF player, I'd be willing to pay the price of a HOFer. Or of the card is graded, I might spend the price of 2 grades higher.

[abraxio]

That’s a tough one as I get your question

Overpaying for a 24 year old dude that might bounce isn’t the same as overpaying for someone that’s been around


Yeah the nets have been consistently revamping the team so every player I add to the PC gets phased out in about 2-3 years tops. Aside from Brook Lopez we haven’t really had any long term stalwarts


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[Derekbauer]

If you’re collecting for the player it’s a yes. If you’re collecting for the Nets I’d probably hold off.

[abraxio]

If you’re collecting for the player it’s a yes. If you’re collecting for the Nets I’d probably hold off.


Why hold off on the nets part?


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[asujbl]

If you’re collecting for the player it’s a yes. If you’re collecting for the Nets I’d probably hold off.

I would agree with this…

But I also overpay all the time for Garland and Mobley so what the hell do I know

[abraxio]

I would agree with this…

But I also overpay all the time for Garland and Mobley so what the hell do I know


Why holding off on the nets? Think he’ll leave?


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[asujbl]

Why holding off on the nets? Think he’ll leave?


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If I was a gambling man? Yes

At some point you’ll wonder why you overpaid for him

But you never know

[abraxio]

If I was a gambling man? Yes

At some point you’ll wonder why you overpaid for him

But you never know


Lol yeah it’s exactly what happened to me with Dlo. And Caris. And Jarrett. And Kyrie. And KD. Just about everyone. One of them has to stay though right? Someone HAS to wanna see out most of their career in Brooklyn


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[asujbl]

Lol yeah it’s exactly what happened to me with Dlo. And Caris. And Jarrett. And Kyrie. And KD. Just about everyone. One of them has to stay though right? Someone HAS to wanna see out most of their career in Brooklyn


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Kyrie is a perfect one for me. I spent so much on that guy

I’m sure I’ll say the same about Garland in 4 years

[abraxio]

Kyrie is a perfect one for me. I spent so much on that guy

I’m sure I’ll say the same about Garland in 4 years


At least you’ll be able to recoup with garland, kyrie made sure to burn all hobby love before he left Brooklyn lol


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[jlzinck]

I pay what something is worth to me. If that is not what the seller wants then I move on.

[jcardstore]

It’s a NT emerald RPA. Thing is it’s Nic Claxton who is a ridiculously cheap player to collect, this would be his highest sold card by some margin unless I missed his NT/Immaculate logoman sale


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I would only overpay on Claxton if you are willing to let the card go to $0.

If it's truly for your PC and you have no intent to resell, it doesn't really matter what the overpay is UNLESS you can just buy one with cash instead.

[REGGIE206]

If it’s a rare card and it’s a card I would like to have for my PC, I will pay however much I am comfortable to spend. I set a maximum price by determining what price I am comfortable walking away from the card if it goes too high. Since the card is rare, I can care less what previous sales were.

It’s harder to walk away from a card, then see it sell for a price I know I was comfortable paying at.

[kingofsnake]

I'm a fan of Claxton - I think he's got a bright future. Hope you can pick up the Emerald.

[KhalDrogo]

I would not overpay on that card when there are 100+ other copies that look nearly identical.

[SupermanBrandon]

Whatever price it will take for me not to wake up the next morning and not be mad that I didn't get after it.

[byronscott4ever]

How awesome is the card?
How long has it been on my radar?

[eastbayak]

Depends on the card (including condition).

[hauntedcomputer]

The card of a 24-year-old non-star?

I'd just wait a decade or two and pick it up by trading some other "hot prospect." At 24 you are no longer really a prospect. And yeah nobody stays with one team anymore so if you're a team collector, even more reason to be patient.

I've knowingly overpaid before, but just for grails.

[90sbasketballin]

As much as you may love Claxton, I'd avoid the overpay at the moment unless it's for the Claxton PC.

Assuming it's for the Nets PC, there's just far too much risk associated as 1) He's most likely going to get traded or leave in FA, and 2) There isn't any SIGNIFICANT upside to his cards to have you justify making such a big play on it. Are you okay with the card potentially becoming worthless? If not, avoid the deal.

[bloodwings19]

I would not overpay on that card when there are 100+ other copies that look nearly identical.

Totally, unless the patch is unique than I would overpay. At the same time, if it is for flipping, I wouldn't overpay. Only overpay if it a card you don't find in completed sales and isn't a parallel of many versions.

[colbycolbycolby]

If it is part of a set, and it is rare, and it's PC, I'm writing blank checks.

[duron]

Just the fact you’re asking this tells me it’s going to bug you after the fact.

Don’t do it.

[drobfan8]

Just the fact you’re asking this tells me it’s going to bug you after the fact.

Don’t do it.

This is my advice also.

If it was a grail type card of someone that's cemented their legacy, go for it.

Claxton is nice, but the only way is down for his prices like 90% of the other unproven Rookies.

How much are we talking?

if it's $1000 it's not the end of the world if that card goes to $100.

[abraxio]

This is my advice also.

If it was a grail type card of someone that's cemented their legacy, go for it.

Claxton is nice, but the only way is down for his prices like 90% of the other unproven Rookies.

How much are we talking?

if it's $1000 it's not the end of the world if that card goes to $100.


It’s a lot. Only reason I’m hung up though is because I’m giving a lot of cool cards in the proposal. Idk whenever players move on there are cards I keep, vinyls 1/1s etc. this would be a keeper


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[abraxio]

Just the fact you’re asking this tells me it’s going to bug you after the fact.

Don’t do it.


It’s mostly because I have such bad trades usually lol. Idk what it is but if I buy a card to sell I do well but all my trades in hindsight have been so so lopsided, probably because I think with my heart too much


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[abraxio]

Totally, unless the patch is unique than I would overpay. At the same time, if it is for flipping, I wouldn't overpay. Only overpay if it a card you don't find in completed sales and isn't a parallel of many versions.


To be fair though the nets don’t have great patches, best you can get is a letter. Even the spurs have the spur to spice things up with the same black and white


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[abraxio]

I would only overpay on Claxton if you are willing to let the card go to $0.

If it's truly for your PC and you have no intent to resell, it doesn't really matter what the overpay is UNLESS you can just buy one with cash instead.


Def can’t buy with cash, not at his price anyway. I don’t mind it from a value perspective it’s just I’d be giving up some really cool cards


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[tommyboiazn23]

Def can’t buy with cash, not at his price anyway. I don’t mind it from a value perspective it’s just I’d be giving up some really cool cards


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If you have to give up that many cool cards, I wouldn't.

[mondogenerator]

depends on the card tbh

some of the things im missing (the few) are exceptionally rare 90s parallels that have such a wider buyer base than the player - set collectors, investors etc

its a pain in the ass but it is what it is.
if i never add another damon, im good with it.

[duron]

It’s mostly because I have such bad trades usually lol. Idk what it is but if I buy a card to sell I do well but all my trades in hindsight have been so so lopsided, probably because I think with my heart too much


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Yea, that’s why I think there’s a good chance you’ll regret this. I feel like you’re trying to get others to convince you to make a bad choice right as your senses are also trying to kick in and finally reverse the curse, lol.

depends on the card tbh

some of the things im missing (the few) are exceptionally rare 90s parallels that have such a wider buyer base than the player - set collectors, investors etc

its a pain in the ass but it is what it is.
if i never add another damon, im good with it.

I feel your pain. I’m not there yet but I’m approaching this point with Penny. After another year or so I’m hoping to have most of his inserts/playing days autos, but there’s literally no shot I can dip my toe in the parallel pool. That’s where the line between collector and investor gets oh so blurry.

Then there’s the added challenge of not being able to fully trust comps at that level.

Maybe we should just buy counterfeit Star Rubies.

[elontusk1119]

by quite a lot, yes

[rifleman69]

overpay? $0

[dizzy4111]

I wouldn't do it simply because I doubt he's part of their long term future but maybe I'm wrong

[jova888]

Never, I like seeing sellers take L's

[abraxio]

Yea, that’s why I think there’s a good chance you’ll regret this. I feel like you’re trying to get others to convince you to make a bad choice right as your senses are also trying to kick in and finally reverse the curse, lol.



I feel your pain. I’m not there yet but I’m approaching this point with Penny. After another year or so I’m hoping to have most of his inserts/playing days autos, but there’s literally no shot I can dip my toe in the parallel pool. That’s where the line between collector and investor gets oh so blurry.

Then there’s the added challenge of not being able to fully trust comps at that level.

Maybe we should just buy counterfeit Star Rubies.


What can I say I’m just a collector in a world of hobby investors lol but yeah you’re more or less right


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[NotGoSportsBall]

I overpaid by about $1500 on a /10 rookie of my PC player that I just had to have. Dude would not budge. I stared at it and tried to haggle for months.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

If you made this thread instead of just making the trade right away… that’s your subconscious trying to get you to not do it. Hold off for now, that card is most likely not going anywhere and may be available at a lower price soon. Then you’ll have a PC grail without the nagging doubt.

[duron]

What can I say I’m just a collector in a world of hobby investors lol but yeah you’re more or less right


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[Harper]

if i never add another damon, im good with it.

Wow that is a statement! I cannot say the same. I have a collection budget and if cards dried up, I think I’d still use up my budget in some way… either by “overpaying” for cards that are on my watch list, grading, breaking boxes to hunt needs (which is the same as overpaying), IP autograph sessions, travel to large card shows, etc.

[mondogenerator]

yeah, we're so limited with options here in NZ. It'd be cool to have shows to go to tho!

also, just to clarify - the list of cards missing (PMG Green etc) are so rare and never really turn up so im kind of just expecting that to remain as time goes on and set collectors hide away my cards :P

also, probably like Ron, Damon isnt in a whole lot of releases now and that's likely to get even lower as well over time.

I also collect a bunch of other things, so the money hasnt stopped leaving the wallet, its just going into other things