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drzaiusdrzaius Posts: 57
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My old man gave me some cards a while ago. Actually they are still in his possession because I said "keep them for now".

Anyhow, most of them are from the mid-sixties up until the early 80s. Mostly Topps baseball.

I know that cards are heavily valued by their condition and unfortunately I don't know how to grade them. I'm a coin guy.

I'll give you a few examples:

Mickey Mantle Topps (Err, don't remember the date) - Edges slightly worn, a little yellowed with age but otherwise very nice
Roger Clemens Topps 1984
Leon Wagner Topps 1965
JC Martin (60s, can't remember)
Autographed photo of Mike Ryan

I'm sure it is impossible to tell the value from this info. I'm mostly wondering where I can find more information like grading, prices, etc.

Thanks.

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  • fsjeterfsjeter Posts: 1,390
    Pick up a copy of the most recent Beckett Quarterly. The Quarterly is more detailed than the monthly. This should help you with grading standards and values. If you want to look for Graded card standards & values check out the most recent SMR. image

    Scott
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    1967 Topps BB PSA 8 & up
    1975 Topps BB PSA 9 & up
    1959 Topps FB PSA 8 & up
    1976 Topps FB PSA 9 & up
    1981 Topps FB PSA 10
    1976-77 Topps BK PSA 9 & up
    1988-89 Fleer BK PSA 10
    3,000 Hit Club RC PSA 5 & Up

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  • drzaiusdrzaius Posts: 57
    Thank you, I appreciate it.

    I also wanted to ask another question. Why do people trim cards? I it to fix an edge or corners that may be worn or damaged?

    Thank you.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭
    drzaius
    Can you give us a good scan of the Mantle card?

    mike
    Mike
  • Mac53Mac53 Posts: 805 ✭
    I'm a little curious about the "Roger Clemens Topps 1984." Sure it's not 1985? Might it be 1984 Fleer?
    "Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."image
  • drzaiusdrzaius Posts: 57
    Took me a while to realize that the max image size was 50k. Thankfully the "how to post pictures" thread was there.

    The gunk is on the plastic, not the card.

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1966 T Mantle - condition hard to say - maybe Vg-Ex? If memory serves the book is about 200$ - in Nearmint condition (equiv. of PSA 7)

    mike
    Mike
  • drzaiusdrzaius Posts: 57
    The corners are a bit rough so I am assuming that means it will never grade mint. Probably not even near it.

    There are some other cards with stars too. I'll have to go through and catalog them one of these days.

    I really have to pick up some of the guides that fsjeter mentioned.


    Thanks for the info.
  • drzaiusdrzaius Posts: 57


    << <i>I'm a little curious about the "Roger Clemens Topps 1984." Sure it's not 1985? Might it be 1984 Fleer? >>



    I think you're right. I may have saw "84" on it somewhere and assumed that was the date. Probably not. I'll have to see about looking again.
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