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Looking to grade and sell 1969 baseball cards
Mookie1986
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I have a nice 1969 Jackson, Mantle and Ryan. I want to grade and sell them. I know PSA fetches higher prices, but will they grade my cards fairly? Who should I send them to?
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Beauties! You should send them to me 😎
Yep, PSA will fetch the most grade-for-grade. However, if you want a faster turn around, lower grading fee, but at a slightly lower return, then SCG is you best alternative.
I know PSA will sell for more grade-for-grade, but people have mentioned that they are grading vintage cards lower recently. I don't mind waiting, I just want objective grades, not influenced by populations, quota's, or if the grader is subconsciously comparing to modern. Or will these stand out, and get good grades from PSA?
Those cards are very nice. In the images I can see a few issues. Perhaps there is a shop in your area that does reviews? You might consider that. As PSA charges based on the grades most recent value it’s a risky endeavor to submit to them if you’re trying to maximize value.
They look like strong 7s or 8s based on a cursory review of the images. You’ll get better opinions on that than mine though.
Good luck.
Thanks for your feedback. I was thinking 7, hope for 8, and worst case 6. I just don't want a PSA 6, if it's objectively a 7 or possibly 8 from another reputable grading company.
The pics are a bit blurry, but assuming no wrinkles you are likely looking at a 7, 6, 7.
They look real nice.... I'd say at least a 7 by PSA.
Why rush ?
Pay a little extra and get the premium $ that PSA commands. (maybe 20-30 %)
Let us know how you make out.
I'm guessing 8-7-7 hehehehe
Go with PSA, if they grade too harshly, you can try someone else.
That’s my guess too. Centering on the Mantle will definitely ding it.
That Ryan and Jackson are pretty sweet. Good luck.
From SGC I think you get an 8 on the Jackson and 7's on the mantle and ryan, without closer inspection. The jackson might get an 8.5, no lower than a 7.5.
Any surface issues won't be seen in theses pics, all it takes is a slight dimple or 2 and you are looking at 5-6 for a grade. I think centering alone of Mickey gets it a 6, and down from there if there are any other issues. I would say send them in valued at 6s and hope that they call you to send them more $$ if the grades warrant it. $999 and under service for each, and hope that they call you looking for more $$.
Update: send them to SGC, 5-10 business days for $15 a card up to $1500 value. I used them for my 54 Bowman Willie Mays, Berra, and Campanella cards and they were spot on with the grades.
I have 2 psa 6 mantle's that may have a little worse centering left to right.
Nice cards. Get them PSA graded ASAP!
Thanks everyone, I sent them and a 68 Superstars card to PSA. I'll post the results and photos of them when I get them back.
If PSA grades them a 4, is it worth sending them to SGC or some other place for grading ?
I may be wrong, but I think PSA's grading has been a little biased on older cards leaning towards lower grades... any one agree with me?
Anyone ever send a PSA card to some other reputable grading company and get it back a few grades higher .. just curious. ?
Interesting article:
https://goldcardauctions.com/psagrading-or-beckettgrading/
Aside from well wishes to the OP, particularly on the Reggie RC, I'm wondering about the multi-colored dots in the name circle of the Ryan card. Is this a '69 Topps "Cupcake With Sprinkles" variation?
Come on people now. Smile on your brothers.
Article published before PSA purchased SGC.
Op, those are nice cards and hope you do well. The pics make it difficult do give a good assessment but based on what I can see, they should get 6's or 7's. I just can't tell if there are a couple of soft corners.
Either way, the centering is pretty good. Really nice on the Reggie. That alone should bring a premium.
I guess I'll find out. I've heard that PSA was grading vintage more harshly, but I have also heard that SGC was historically tougher graders. If they come back anything less than 6, I'll send them to SGC.
Can you take them out the holder and resubmit io PSA ..chances of coming back graded the same???
hummmmm
They are currently in the grading stage at PSA. Attached are PSA's clearer images without the card savers, but still sleeved. I am almost positive they have zero surface damage or wear. Am I still looking at 7's?
My guess Mantle 6, Ryan 7, Jackson 6. Hope I am wrong and you get better grades than that. Good luck.
I agree with Brad31. good luck also
Good luck. Those are all nice cards no matter the grade.
i think that the jackson is a five or a six at best. the other two are grade six at best. great cards for a high grade raw set.
Hard to accurately guesstimate from scans, too, as PSA pays close attention to surface issues now, also, which are not evident in scans.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I believe the surfaces are the best quality of all three. If they were graded based on surface damage/wear, they would all be 10's. These cards had minimal handling. Unfortunately they were stored as a set back to back in a binder, so the corners probably aren't as good as they could have been.
Not so much wear or damage but the occasional dimple or surface wrinkle can mean the difference between a 5 and an 8.
Good luck. They are nice looking cards.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Tha backs look amazing!
hoping for 7's and 8's for you...beautiful cards!