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9/10???

This falls into the category of only getting graded if it’s a 10. First couple of times I looked it I thought it was almost “perfect” but then noticed the front left edge seems “dinged”. Am I correct in that this would keep it from being a 10??? Still calibrating, thank you group.

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  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A 6 is infinitely more likely than a 10 with loader mark like that.

  • DBesse27DBesse27 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Agreed, that wouldn’t be a 10, or even close to a 9.

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  • Thank you for the feedback...getting my first bulk order ready for send and find that I keep telling myself "its not that bad" lol...especially with cards that are only worth grading if 10's. Guessing its very normal for a newbie to overlook such flaws. Appreciate the calibration. Don't want to waste money either.

    Always looking for 1950's Graded Banks Cards

  • BatpigBatpig Posts: 460 ✭✭✭

    @Cubsfan71 said:
    Thank you for the feedback...getting my first bulk order ready for send and find that I keep telling myself "its not that bad" lol...especially with cards that are only worth grading if 10's. Guessing its very normal for a newbie to overlook such flaws. Appreciate the calibration. Don't want to waste money either.

    Here’s my guideline - if you see ANYTHING that makes you think “I wonder if that will keep it from a 10”, then it’s a 6-8.

  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Cubsfan71 said:
    Thank you for the feedback...getting my first bulk order ready for send and find that I keep telling myself "its not that bad" lol...especially with cards that are only worth grading if 10's. Guessing its very normal for a newbie to overlook such flaws. Appreciate the calibration. Don't want to waste money either.

    I've "paid" for my education, even after submitting a few thousand cards I still miss stuff. It happens.

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  • RufussCkingstonRufussCkingston Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 12, 2021 10:48AM

    You might want to post some of the other cards you are thinking about submitting and what you think they might get.... The fact you considered this McMahon as gradable at all raises concerns as I know you are a newbie......

  • emaremar Posts: 697 ✭✭✭✭

    From what I hear it's hard to score a ten

  • I really don't ever assume a 10. If I submit a card, it either has to be worth it at an 8 or I just want it graded because of reasons. For example, I am having a 1975 Cecil Cooper graded. The few that come up on Ebay are way overpriced so paying $12 to have it graded so that it fits in with my collection is worth it even though I probably couldn't sell it for $12 if it is a 6 or a 5.

  • chaz43chaz43 Posts: 2,140 ✭✭✭
    edited February 12, 2021 12:01PM

    Curb your enthusiasm...

    PSA 4.

    chaz

  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The most important thing with your first few subs is to take careful notes of expected grades before, and compare to the after. If off by 2 grades or more, study what you missed. In most peoples cases, it's surface issues that cause large discrepancies (scratches, wrinkles, refractor lines, etc.)

  • BatpigBatpig Posts: 460 ✭✭✭

    @RufussCkingston said:
    You might want to post some of the other cards you are thinking about submitting and what you think they might get.... The fact you considered this McMahon as gradable at all raises concerns as I know you are a newbie......

    Agree with this. Post a sample of what you’re thinking of grading and what you think it will grade.

  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    edited February 12, 2021 1:57PM

    you have a good eye for centering, your edges and corner eye need a lot of work and will cost you many dollars, especially nowadays with the grading costs. Back 10-12 yrs ago when bulk sub fees were $4.50 a card, you could somewhat pay for an education and get out with your life. Gambling and common grading days are pretty much over for me.

  • dtsagent9dtsagent9 Posts: 69 ✭✭✭

    It's a Friday night and might be some bored people here.. Feel free to post some pics and get some free advice from the group.

  • bobbybakerivbobbybakeriv Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭✭

    Agreed. No chance at 9 or 10.

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