Got one of these. The holder was a little scuffed up, but nothing a little rubbing compound and plastic polish couldn't take care of. The card itself is not cracked as far as I can tell. It seems that has been a problem with some of these.
Just curious why they will grade this but not star basketball?
Good question. I am not up on the star basketball cards, so I couldn’t tell you. All I know is that there are about 40 different star cards PSA grades just for Griffey from 1988 to 1989 alone...
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Was able to buy this on a Best Offer during a 5% Bucks Promotion (also bought a Cubs Clubbers' but that one is still on the way). Need 4 more for my Banks run - '63 HR Leaders, '65, '71 and the big one, the '54. I tend to leave the Big One for last on my projects which is why I haven't finished any yet! ('68 HOF set still needs Ryan, '61 HOF set still needs Mantle, and the '55 Bowman HOF set still needs Mantle). At some point I am going to have to stop buying for extended periods to finish these up (or sell some stuff to fund them which I have never done) as I am getting to the home stretch on all 4. If I do another set or run - think I will start with the Key Card first.
I had this one and a 7.5. I kept the 7 since the oil drop was better centered and had a slight rough cut. The 7.5 left edge was too clean for me. It always made me suspicious, but who am I to question the grade.
@Nathaniel1960 said:
Not an August purchase per se but an August discovery - found in a lot of “junk” graded bkb I bought last year and never went through.
Any idea how successful BCCG is for crossovers?
Somewhere between slim and none. Remember that BCCG has a different grading scale so it is not a 10/10 per se. Minus any surface scratches and taking centering into account you are probably looking at a PSA 9 at best.
Scanning more of the Jumbos that came back. First a comment about the sub "surprises". I know how to handle and take care of my stuff. This being said-- sometimes I'm in a rush and may not check what I need to check before something leaves.
But rest assured- I'm NOT going to miss blatant dings, dents, or large scratches. This outta the way these 3 were the "surprises".
The Ruth Panarizon developed an indent somewhere between here and Santa Ana by his rear leg. Not seen by me when mailed. I certainly don't remember that indent when mailed. This card I know I did not check. Lesson learned- check ALL your stuff multiple times no matter if your in a rush or not. Scan it all in high res and overprotect it . The item is a Pop 1 , just a PSA 7 is higher so no biggie. I'll try again with one of the 6 or 7 Panarizon sitting here.
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The Nomar was in a soft CS4 sleeve. The only 1 of all the stuff I mailed. Lesson learned there- don't use CS4 when the rest are all in hard plastics.
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The Munson has an indent roughly in a spot similar to the Ruth as if something droppe d on it . Didn't leave this apartment that way and that's all I'll say. You can bet next subs going in with a) double the thickness protection wise and b) high res scans and c) pics of the pack out protections. Going to fully prove IF I see what I see on this occurs again I'll expect it to be dealt with professionally once proof is shown of the received condition. See Ruth comments-- going to overprotect the next supersize subs.
Munson I have tons of as that was part of my Red Sox PC ( has Bernie Carbo so I have quite a few). If your doing a run of his well I just somehow got the lowest of 38 back
Have lots more coming I am scanning. Some as expected, some test runs to teach me low grade expectations, and a " best I can do, fresh from a pack ,something to smile about".
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Next were some test runs to see how harshly corners, edges, and surface would be treated. These are the "as expected" items that came back. No surprises just expected stuff.
Joltin Joe is a Pop 4 with lots higher ,no biggie, resale or trade fodder to finance future subs.
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Hammering Hank as expected- always appreciated the Henry tags as the respectfulness of it resonates here
PSA is very tough on the corners and edges and once again showed. resale / trade fodder once again
Pop 1 in 6.5 tons higher graded
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Yaz thought I'd sold all his cards years ago still finding stuff. Resale / trade fodder also
Small corner flipped ( again don't remember that there)
Pop 3 just 3 higher. The rest I have are in much better shape. See if I can keep that way
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More to follow including the best of the first batch back. Couple are PC and 1 for resale.
@Nathaniel1960 said:
Not an August purchase per se but an August discovery - found in a lot of “junk” graded bkb I bought last year and never went through.
Any idea how successful BCCG is for crossovers?
I think the saying for BCCG used to be Buy assuming it is a regular 7 and hope it comes back an 8? I was on the board when BCCG started. My brain may be making up stories, but I do recall someone bought a few BCCG 10 and submitted. I thought most of them came back 7/8, couple 9s, and I think even one made it into a 10. For modern you may have a better chance pulling a 9, the surface on chrome cards is what knocks down most of them down.
@Nathaniel1960 said:
Not an August purchase per se but an August discovery - found in a lot of “junk” graded bkb I bought last year and never went through.
Any idea how successful BCCG is for crossovers?
Best advice I can give you is crack it out. I've had a lot of success from buying BCCG 10's and cracking them out before sending to PSA. I would say I'm 8/10 in doing that method. Good Luck, the VC looks really nice.
"EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
Also picked these up at my LCS today. Along with a Topps Finest Dirk Nowitzki RC, Topps Finest Vince Carter RC, and a Ultra All Rookie Shaquille O'Neal, all getting sent to PSA with my next order whenever that is.
What I Collect:
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 77.97% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.26% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
@Nathaniel1960 said:
Not an August purchase per se but an August discovery - found in a lot of “junk” graded bkb I bought last year and never went through.
Any idea how successful BCCG is for crossovers?
Best advice I can give you is crack it out. I've had a lot of success from buying BCCG 10's and cracking them out before sending to PSA. I would say I'm 8/10 in doing that method. Good Luck, the VC looks really nice.
Thanks for the advice. I’ll be sure to give the board an update if I crack it.
Kiss me once, shame on you. Kiss me twice.....let's party.
Just saw in a facebook group where someone has lined up Leonard Garcia (The Bat Boy) for a private signing, the first ever. If anyone were to want Garcia to sign the card, sounds like here is a chance. $15 was the price I recall. Seems high for a nobody, but it is him on the card after all.
I collect Steve Garvey, Dodgers and signed cards. Collector since 1978.
Great centering on that Rose! The Sportflics Donnie, 83 Straw, and 87 Rated Rookie Bo are major images from youth-- I always have those cards in the 80s display in the office.
Well I've been really lax lately about the hobby. Here are my only August pickups.
First, for Andre Tippett collectors (there aren't many of us) the white whale is his 1990 BP card. It's his most valuable card and arguably his toughest to find. This is because it was a "winner" card, meaning it was printed in limited quantities and almost all of those were turned in to BP and destroyed. Here it is, the new crown jewel of my Tippett collection:
Also added this card to my run of Patriots team Hall of Fame RCs, now 23/28 complete:
Lastly, added 3 cards to my '64 Venz set and 1 card to my '68 Red Sox team set:
Can't decide which I like more the Jordan card = or the quality of that nail job
Awesome adds folks- always amazed by several peoples additions !!
Got a fix back ( was labeled as a refractor but was just the base card)and added it to my Nomar registry and the rest were the last part of Box 1 of the supersize subs that just returned. Going to take me forever to scan em all. The Nomar/Walker is a current Pop 1 (Chrome that year was horrible quality).
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The Griffey # 2 is a Pop 1 highest graded. Only 2 so far slabbed of the #2 version
He has another Jumbo in that set #9 which has a PSA 9 and Gem 10
These you just have to get lucky when taking it out of the boxes.
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I also got in some Jumbo Nomar's I have yet to scan will do so when I can
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Exciting mail day! Got to add a little to my 1968 All-Star subset (as mint as possible) And a couple others!
Got one of these. The holder was a little scuffed up, but nothing a little rubbing compound and plastic polish couldn't take care of. The card itself is not cracked as far as I can tell. It seems that has been a problem with some of these.
Kris
My 1971 Topps adventure - Davis Men in Black
This may be it for me on the Soto Rc’s. Too many other cards I’d love to get
One of nine players in MLB history to hit 600* career home runs. Print run of 3,000.
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Hof Rookie card.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
I thought I would pick this up.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Have been buying mostly raw lately but did add this one to my All-Time Flyers set.
Jason
Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom
Added another 71 for my team set
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
AL MVP (1993, 1994), 2014 HOF inductee and an iconic card of the 1990's. I will take a well centered 9 like the one below any day.
Some great purchases this month everyone!
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Just curious why they will grade this but not star basketball?
Good question. I am not up on the star basketball cards, so I couldn’t tell you. All I know is that there are about 40 different star cards PSA grades just for Griffey from 1988 to 1989 alone...
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Finally was able to upgrade from a 7. Thanks to Bob C.!
So much for buying mostly raw. A BGS slab isn't my first choice and that bottom right corner is definitely dinged but this one is still a beauty!
Jason
Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom
This 1960 Post Cereal is probably my favorite Mantle card.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Great get, @judgebuck
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Was able to buy this on a Best Offer during a 5% Bucks Promotion (also bought a Cubs Clubbers' but that one is still on the way). Need 4 more for my Banks run - '63 HR Leaders, '65, '71 and the big one, the '54. I tend to leave the Big One for last on my projects which is why I haven't finished any yet! ('68 HOF set still needs Ryan, '61 HOF set still needs Mantle, and the '55 Bowman HOF set still needs Mantle). At some point I am going to have to stop buying for extended periods to finish these up (or sell some stuff to fund them which I have never done) as I am getting to the home stretch on all 4. If I do another set or run - think I will start with the Key Card first.
I had this one and a 7.5. I kept the 7 since the oil drop was better centered and had a slight rough cut. The 7.5 left edge was too clean for me. It always made me suspicious, but who am I to question the grade.
Not an August purchase per se but an August discovery - found in a lot of “junk” graded bkb I bought last year and never went through.
Any idea how successful BCCG is for crossovers?
Kiss me twice.....let's party.
Growing up a Mets fan during the 80’s Darryl and Doc were my guys. I’ve never owned this card so I’m pretty happy to finally get it
Somewhere between slim and none. Remember that BCCG has a different grading scale so it is not a 10/10 per se. Minus any surface scratches and taking centering into account you are probably looking at a PSA 9 at best.
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Scanning more of the Jumbos that came back. First a comment about the sub "surprises". I know how to handle and take care of my stuff. This being said-- sometimes I'm in a rush and may not check what I need to check before something leaves.
But rest assured- I'm NOT going to miss blatant dings, dents, or large scratches. This outta the way these 3 were the "surprises".
The Ruth Panarizon developed an indent somewhere between here and Santa Ana by his rear leg. Not seen by me when mailed. I certainly don't remember that indent when mailed. This card I know I did not check. Lesson learned- check ALL your stuff multiple times no matter if your in a rush or not. Scan it all in high res and overprotect it . The item is a Pop 1 , just a PSA 7 is higher so no biggie. I'll try again with one of the 6 or 7 Panarizon sitting here.
,
,
The Nomar was in a soft CS4 sleeve. The only 1 of all the stuff I mailed. Lesson learned there- don't use CS4 when the rest are all in hard plastics.
,
,
The Munson has an indent roughly in a spot similar to the Ruth as if something droppe d on it . Didn't leave this apartment that way and that's all I'll say. You can bet next subs going in with a) double the thickness protection wise and b) high res scans and c) pics of the pack out protections. Going to fully prove IF I see what I see on this occurs again I'll expect it to be dealt with professionally once proof is shown of the received condition. See Ruth comments-- going to overprotect the next supersize subs.
Munson I have tons of as that was part of my Red Sox PC ( has Bernie Carbo so I have quite a few). If your doing a run of his well I just somehow got the lowest of 38 back
Have lots more coming I am scanning. Some as expected, some test runs to teach me low grade expectations, and a " best I can do, fresh from a pack ,something to smile about".
,
,
Next were some test runs to see how harshly corners, edges, and surface would be treated. These are the "as expected" items that came back. No surprises just expected stuff.
Joltin Joe is a Pop 4 with lots higher ,no biggie, resale or trade fodder to finance future subs.
,
,
,
,
Hammering Hank as expected- always appreciated the Henry tags as the respectfulness of it resonates here
PSA is very tough on the corners and edges and once again showed. resale / trade fodder once again
Pop 1 in 6.5 tons higher graded
,
,
,
,
Yaz thought I'd sold all his cards years ago still finding stuff. Resale / trade fodder also
Small corner flipped ( again don't remember that there)
Pop 3 just 3 higher. The rest I have are in much better shape. See if I can keep that way
,
,
,
,
,
More to follow including the best of the first batch back. Couple are PC and 1 for resale.
I think the saying for BCCG used to be Buy assuming it is a regular 7 and hope it comes back an 8? I was on the board when BCCG started. My brain may be making up stories, but I do recall someone bought a few BCCG 10 and submitted. I thought most of them came back 7/8, couple 9s, and I think even one made it into a 10. For modern you may have a better chance pulling a 9, the surface on chrome cards is what knocks down most of them down.
My pickups from throughout the month, I just got around to scanning them!
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 77.97% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.26% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
Best advice I can give you is crack it out. I've had a lot of success from buying BCCG 10's and cracking them out before sending to PSA. I would say I'm 8/10 in doing that method. Good Luck, the VC looks really nice.
Also picked these up at my LCS today. Along with a Topps Finest Dirk Nowitzki RC, Topps Finest Vince Carter RC, and a Ultra All Rookie Shaquille O'Neal, all getting sent to PSA with my next order whenever that is.
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 77.97% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.26% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
Finally got a the Seaver i always wanted
Thanks for the advice. I’ll be sure to give the board an update if I crack it.
Kiss me twice.....let's party.
A batboy card!
Just saw in a facebook group where someone has lined up Leonard Garcia (The Bat Boy) for a private signing, the first ever. If anyone were to want Garcia to sign the card, sounds like here is a chance. $15 was the price I recall. Seems high for a nobody, but it is him on the card after all.
Really like those Seaver and Drysdale rookies. Congrats to both of you on great pickups.
Huge respect for anyone who follows a Seaver psa 8 stunner with a Morris Lukowich 79 OPC. That’s a collectors mind right there. Great cards, all.
Just a personalized to me autograph of my favorite player.
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I'm pumped up about this pick up.
2013 Panini Golden Age Black Aqueous Thomas "Hitman" Hearns. This card is a 1/1 which means only 1 of these will ever exist.
mail day.
My 104th card in the set.
A couple of nice rookie cards.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Did a show this weekend. Lots of tables. Lots of cards. I get antsy and buy things when I have cash
A few of the better raw pickups.
Some of the graded stuff
Bought a few other odds and ends as well. Sorry for the crappy pics on the the first pic. Poor lighting in the hotel room.
These are better than cash!
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Special thanks to @ReggieCleveland for selling me these low pop base rookies of Bird and Magic!!
The Bird is a POP 31 PSA 10 and the Magic is a POP 18 PSA 10.
Great centering on that Rose! The Sportflics Donnie, 83 Straw, and 87 Rated Rookie Bo are major images from youth-- I always have those cards in the 80s display in the office.
Instagram: mattyc_collection
That die cut Jordan is amazing!
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
@DM23HOF great Wilson Franks card, Matty!
Well I've been really lax lately about the hobby. Here are my only August pickups.
First, for Andre Tippett collectors (there aren't many of us) the white whale is his 1990 BP card. It's his most valuable card and arguably his toughest to find. This is because it was a "winner" card, meaning it was printed in limited quantities and almost all of those were turned in to BP and destroyed. Here it is, the new crown jewel of my Tippett collection:
Also added this card to my run of Patriots team Hall of Fame RCs, now 23/28 complete:
Lastly, added 3 cards to my '64 Venz set and 1 card to my '68 Red Sox team set:
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
Thx D, congrats on finding such a rare card for your PC. It's always a thrill to land one of those for a player collection!
Instagram: mattyc_collection
Can't decide which I like more the Jordan card = or the quality of that nail job
Awesome adds folks- always amazed by several peoples additions !!
Got a fix back ( was labeled as a refractor but was just the base card)and added it to my Nomar registry and the rest were the last part of Box 1 of the supersize subs that just returned. Going to take me forever to scan em all. The Nomar/Walker is a current Pop 1 (Chrome that year was horrible quality).
,
,
,
The Griffey # 2 is a Pop 1 highest graded. Only 2 so far slabbed of the #2 version
He has another Jumbo in that set #9 which has a PSA 9 and Gem 10
These you just have to get lucky when taking it out of the boxes.
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,
,
,'
,
I also got in some Jumbo Nomar's I have yet to scan will do so when I can
Added this today , nice addition to my HOF auto set
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Picked this up couple weeks ago .