Set: 1996 Marvel Masterpieces
Company: Fleer/Skybox
Type: Insert/Chase - Double Impact
Character: Wolverine/Venom
Grading Company: BGS (Beckett Grading Services)
Grade: 9.5 Gem Mint
Status: Personal Collection
Type: Insert/Chase - Double Impact
Character: Wolverine/Venom
Grading Company: BGS (Beckett Grading Services)
Grade: 9.5 Gem Mint
Status: Personal Collection
I've been eyeing this card for a while but it was owned by a private collector who had no intent on selling. So I did my best to buy the card raw and have it graded by Beckett...to no avail. I had three different cards graded BGS 9.0 and each one either had slight corner wear or chipping issues on the edges. Besides the three that were sent to Beckett, there were countless more that didn't make the cut.
The Wolverine/Venom Double Impact card is one of the most common of the insert set, with the other being Storm/Spider-Man. About two years ago, it was easy to find one for under $30, sometimes even under $25. However, prices have jumped in the last 6 months. Even in the last 4 months, Wolverine/Venom Double Impact cards have regularly sold between $50-$70, even as high as $80!
So because of the price increase, I had to rethink my strategy. In addition, sellers on EBay have been less likely to provide me with close-up pictures of their cards. I even had to return two cards that were described as Mint/Near-Mint but had creases and other major flaws. It was very disappointing.
Luckily, I didn't have to think very hard (or at all). The same private collector ended up having to sell his collection due to personal reasons. I missed out on some other graded cards I had been coveting but snagged his Wolverine/Venom card for a price reasonable to the both of us. Three down...three more to go!
The Wolverine/Venom Double Impact card is one of the most common of the insert set, with the other being Storm/Spider-Man. About two years ago, it was easy to find one for under $30, sometimes even under $25. However, prices have jumped in the last 6 months. Even in the last 4 months, Wolverine/Venom Double Impact cards have regularly sold between $50-$70, even as high as $80!
So because of the price increase, I had to rethink my strategy. In addition, sellers on EBay have been less likely to provide me with close-up pictures of their cards. I even had to return two cards that were described as Mint/Near-Mint but had creases and other major flaws. It was very disappointing.
Luckily, I didn't have to think very hard (or at all). The same private collector ended up having to sell his collection due to personal reasons. I missed out on some other graded cards I had been coveting but snagged his Wolverine/Venom card for a price reasonable to the both of us. Three down...three more to go!
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