Set Registry Special - $8 Commons 1960 >>>

DirtyHarry

Need some help. What reference has anyone used as their "bible" as to what is considered a common for these years. I e-mailed PSA from the link on the registry special with this question and got this reply from GKean:

"Here is the definition of a common card. A common card is a card that is not a rookie, semi-star or star card."

When I replied that I was aware of the definition of a common, but what do I reference to further define, my message was re-directed and I received this reply from MMcGinnis:

"If the card books for $20 or more consider them stars."

I'm scratching my head with the replies. Not trying to create waves here. I know the RC's and stars but the semi-star listings vary based on what publication you look at. I am somewhat perplexed, even kind of blown away by the second reply I received. My interest in the special would be to submit short print or low pop commons that would have a book exceeding $20 (why else send them in). So these are stars? I just don't want to have a cluster**** of a submission because I can't get clarity on the line between semi-stars and commons.

Appreciate insight from those who have submitted for this special.

Buckwheat

I haven't submitted on this special, but it has been my limited experience that if you send in a batch of cards as commons, they will all go through. I would imagine that perhaps a HOF may not be a good idea though.

packCollector

just don't send in hank aaron and you should be fine. leader cards are ok and semi stars. they usually don't even get upset with lower grade hof's from my experience. listed rookies of non hof's are usually not a problem either

Wabittwax

Low pop commons are definately not a problem. The grader probably has no idea which commons are low pop and probably doesn't care. He just might get upset if you try to slip a Mantle past him.

PlayBall

I use the "if it's not listed in the SMR, it's a common" theory. That way, only PSA has itself to blame.