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1933 Goudey Babe Ruth 181 expert advice // now with results

jimradjimrad Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭
edited January 29, 2022 10:32AM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

I have a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth card that was given to me 30 years ago. I had stored it away until recently and I have to admit I forgot I had this card. But I honestly don’t have any experience with this set/year and need experienced opinion if it is real so that I will submit it to PSA. Thanks in advance.

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  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭

    I’ve owned multiple copies of that card, and I’m pretty sure that is a legit copy. Unfortunately, I think it’ll come back as “Authentic Altered” from PSA due to the erased “RT” to the right of his head. Or maybe it’ll get a number grade with the MK qualifier. Beautiful card, though!

    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • jay0791jay0791 Posts: 3,528 ✭✭✭✭

    Looks good to me.
    Worth grading even if to separate it from all the fakes and reprints out there.

    nice

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  • AhmanfanAhmanfan Posts: 4,389 ✭✭✭✭

    Looks good. Psa or sgc is where I’d go with it.
    Or I’d purchase from you as-is if your end goal is to sell. If so shoot me a PM

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  • craig44craig44 Posts: 11,244 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would consider SGC for that card. they are very good with pre war and it would save you money on the submission.

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭

    @craig44 said:
    I would consider SGC for that card. they are very good with pre war and it would save you money on the submission.

    Also, if SGC determines those letters are simply faded as opposed to erased, it may get a straight number grade as opposed to an A.

    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,898 ✭✭✭

    looks great to me

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  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,097 ✭✭✭✭✭

    In my opinion, one way to tell if it is legit is to put a loupe to it and see if the photo portion of the card has "print pixels". Not the back ground colors or any text...only the photo portion. If it has "pixels" then it should be authentic. If no pixels then it is a fake.

    Could someone please confirm if I am right or wrong on this? This method goes for a 1952 Topps Mantle as well or any fake card, I believe. In other words, does anybody know of a counterfeit that has pixels in the photo? The only one I can think of would possibly be a Star Co Michael Jordan rookie and that is only because the same printing process was used after Star Co went out of business. Am I right on this?

    Shane

  • MantleMarisFordBerraMantleMarisFordBerra Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭

    Great card! Yes, you'll want to get that graded no matter what. It's unfortunate about the "R T" but even so that's a great looking card that will command good money should you decide to sell it.

  • CollectorAtWorkCollectorAtWork Posts: 859 ✭✭✭

    Looks real to me also. Unfortunately, due to the erasure for RT on the card, it will most likely receive the Authentic/Altered grade. It still has great eye appeal, however. Congrats for finding it again!

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  • 1948_Swell_Robinson1948_Swell_Robinson Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it!

  • GreenSneakersGreenSneakers Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭

    RT was a dumbass.

  • jimradjimrad Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭
    edited January 24, 2022 11:02AM

    PSA bound

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  • AhmanfanAhmanfan Posts: 4,389 ✭✭✭✭

    Let us know when it goes for auction, perhaps some will be interested in bidding.

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  • fattymacsfattymacs Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭

    Nice card, I am also guessing "A" for the grade.

  • MisterTim1962MisterTim1962 Posts: 318 ✭✭✭

    Man, I hate it when I forget that I have a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth in my collection! Now where did I put it? Lol!

  • balco758balco758 Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats on the grade!

  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,097 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Would love to own one! Congrats!

    Shane

  • MantleMarisFordBerraMantleMarisFordBerra Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭

    You did awesome, congrats!

  • JBrulesJBrules Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well done. Big-Time congrats!

  • shagrotn77shagrotn77 Posts: 5,583 ✭✭✭✭

    Congrats!!!

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  • voxels123voxels123 Posts: 240 ✭✭✭

    Iconographic card in a GREAT grade. Congratulations!!

  • mrmoparmrmopar Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭✭

    That was essentially my dream card, only because for some reason it called out to me when I was a kid. I landed a 1 before the prices spiked in the last couple of years.

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  • CakesCakes Posts: 3,629 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is awesome.

    How would it have graded without the RT?

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  • samspopsamspop Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭

    Congrats on an iconic card!!

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  • MisterTim1962MisterTim1962 Posts: 318 ✭✭✭

    How did you get it graded so quickly? I'm impressed!

  • jimradjimrad Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭
    edited February 1, 2022 11:36AM

    Express

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