Any Idea as to what these might grade?

boggs301012

The one on the right is better no toning at all the one on the left is yellowed. The stamp on the right was sent in the original packaging. ( what a find)
I have no idea how psa will grade a stamp. After looking I found 3 in one week from 3 sellers. One seller the opened one in the orginal packaing had all 50 and the poster they are suppose to be placed on. As to grading PSA's standards are for cards. I hope they are lenient these are very thin and easily damaged.

James

CON40

James;
Nice find. I would say that the copy on the left will grade higher (maybe a PSA 7 or 8). It has better centering than the copy on the right. Plus, the copy on the right has one serrated bit missing on the left side so I bet it would grade no better than 3 or 4. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

dontippet

Take a look at the back. I don't know how PSA grades a stamp, but stamp collectors definitely look at the back. You are looking for a shiny, unblemished gum surface that looks brand new. This should be considered. As for the front, it is the same as cards: centering, surface wear, color, etc. As previously mentioned, the condition of the perfs is critical too. A torn perf may hurt as much as being off center. For that reason, I like the one on the right. But look at the back.

Don

boggs301012

Not sure if it missing or never there the serrated pieceon the stamp.In comparring the others ever card the serrated pieces are diffrent they dont look the same and some stamps have a section that appears to be "missing". I guess submitt and cross my fingers. The one on left I should point out has a tear on the upper right top serrated piece. I cant find any in the pop reports. I am going to try to buy a few more sets. They are pretty nice a FEW HOF ers Williams , Young...etc. Thanks for you're response.


James

dontippet

I am guessing that the torn perf will hurt quite a bit. I am interested to see the results later.

Don

elway65

Keith,


Is that you with the santa stocking on?

dontippet

Looks like Nolan Ryan to me. Also looks like photoshop had a hand in the pic.

don

elway65

Doh. You know I was just looking at that picture and thinking, "Man, Keith looks just like somebody...a celebrity, a movie star, I just can't put my finger on it." Now, it all makes sense. Keith, are you a designer? Your photoshop skills are stellar.

bosko56

These are very tough to get good grades on. Based on my 1961 and 1962 stamp subsmissions I would say: The left one is a 4-5 and the right one is a 5-6. These have to be full glue on the back and all the tips have to be there and not bent to get a high grade. I hope this helps some and good luck.

bosko56

A761506

I'd say they are both 5's. Both are missing a large piece of perforation, the centering on the right one falls within 6 guidelines, but the torn perf. will lower it. And the toning on the left one would probably bring it to 6 or 7, but again, the torn perf. will lower that one also. Interested to see how they come back.

CON40

Doh. You know I was just looking at that picture and thinking, "Man, Keith looks just like somebody...a celebrity, a movie star, I just can't put my finger on it." Now, it all makes sense. Keith, are you a designer? Your photoshop skills are stellar.

Yup... that's Nolie! However, I DO look like a celebrity. On a daily basis, most people confuse me with Tom Cruise (or is that Tom Arnold?)

I'll fess up... I am a designer and Photoshop is one of the weapons in my holster... here's some of my cards I wish they made in the day:

boggs301012

Come on guys we have a huge Nolan Ryan thread. Just kidding.

Bisco56 thanks for the imput. I will submitt both for 5.00 why not . And go back to the dealer for a few more sets.


Thanks to everyone

James