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My First PSA 10 !!!

frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Wow, they actually do give those 10's out to regular guys! I sent a 10 card submission on the November special. The 10 was a 1985 Donruss Kirby Puckett RC. It's not a vintage Mantle, but it's not exactly a 2004 Topps card either. I also sent 6 1972 Topps commons, and 2 came back a PSA 9. Needless to say, I was pretty happy with the submission.

Also, here is a question for you pros. What if a card has perfect centering, mint corners, nice gloss and focus, but it has one of those small bubbles on the surface that are common with 70's issues (the bubbles that you can only see if you hold it in the right light)? Let's say the card would be a 9 without the bubble, how much would the bubble downgrade the card?

Shane

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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,409 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>My First PSA 10 !!! >>


    Congratulations Frank!
    If you have the time, please post a scan of the card. On the slight blemish, I have one that got downgraded from what I thought was going to be a 9 to an 8 - I assumed that was the reason.
    your friend
    Mike
    Mike
  • jrdolanjrdolan Posts: 2,549 ✭✭
    Way to go on the Puck-man! I'd like to see that scan, too. I don't think any of my raw '85 Pucketts or Clemens would rate 10, but I'd like to compare.
  • AllenAllen Posts: 7,165 ✭✭✭
    Those black borders are very hard to get 10s CongratS!
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree on the black borders. I wonder why the 85 Fleer Puckett SMR's for $100 more, though?

    On the scan, I don't actually have the cards yet. I just got the email from PSA on Thursday.

    Shane

  • SDavidSDavid Posts: 1,584 ✭✭
    I wonder why the 85 Fleer Puckett SMR's for $100 more, though?

    Because there aren't any '85 fleer factory sets to pull them from.

    From what I've seen, the factory issues solve the black border chipping problem, but there are still a lot of obstacles after that. Good job.

  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I guess that makes sense. One thing though, I found this Puckett thrown in a shoebox! image

    Just kidding!

    Shane

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,409 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I found this Puckett thrown in a shoebox! >>


    Frank

    image

    Still will be proud to see it when it arrives.
    your friend
    Mike
    Mike
  • achteyachtey Posts: 304 ✭✭✭
    congrats, 10's are hard to get.

    Josh
    The world meets no one half way. If you want it you have to go get it.
  • MarkyMarky Posts: 17
    wow...that's great.

    I'm trying to remember what the 85 Fleer Pucket card looks like....would love to see a scan, too.
    just another shot in the dark, but....
  • DirtyHarryDirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
    It must be a good feeling. I have yet to experience it. Congrats!!!
    Proud of my 16x20 autographed and framed collection - all signed in person. Not big on modern - I'm stuck in the past!
  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    Great 10 to pull! Congrats
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just got my cards today. I will try to post a picture this evening of the PSA 10 Puckett RC.

    One question though. I sent in a 1985 Donruss Clemens as well from the same factory set, and it only received a PSA 7. Well, I though it may have been because of a print defect that I distinctly remember. The word "Roger" as in "Roger Clemens" at the bottom is in yellow ink. The ink on one of the letters was smeared. It was noticeable. The card I received in a PSA 7 holder IS NOT MY CARD! HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? Has anybody ever had that happen to them before!

    Shane

  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here is the scan. (Actually - here is the auction image ) I have decided to sell it.

    My First PSA 10

    Shane

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