No, I would not be wrong. I have owned 10-12 Les Pauls (standards) and played at least that number of Classics. The Classics feel much different instantly. They are lighter, have #2 wood, have cheap pickups and wiring, have terrible rosewood (I don't know where they get that stuff). If you owned/played enough Standards, then the Classics are easy to judge.
I am just saying that the Standards are only a little bit more, but the resale over a period of time is definately higher. My shops aroun here have used Classics that are sold for low$$ compared to any Standard.