I'm praying I made the right decision in bidding and winning this 1976 OPC Hank Aaron PSA 10!

rbdjr1

I had to have it! A one of kind, unique rarity, the only PSA 10 in the entire 1976 OPC series, and it happened to be of Hank Aaron!

1976 76 O-Pee-Chee Hank Aaron #550 PSA 10

Why did I even take a chance on this item?

1. The seller has a perfect 100% feedback record since 1999!

2. The chance to own a 1976 OPC PSA 10 of any player is something special!

3. And to get a 1976 O-Pee-Chee PSA 10 of Hammerin' Hank? Oh my God!

4. And item is Graded by PSA.

The downside: You cannot tell from the scan, for sure if the card is not a "factory cut". As it would be a "dark day" for me if it turned out to be sheet cut, as I would either request a refund, or just having my attorney go after PSA for false grading, would just be a bummer! My sadness will be not the funds at risk in obtaining this card, but the dissapointment in knowing I didn't have a great rarity at all, but just another "sheet cut" grading mistake by PSA.


But, I feel the "glass to be half full", and not "half empty"!

The wonder of owning this item if it is a true factory cut and for around $1200, will be an exciting highlight of my ever growing OPC PSA collection.



edit: Any thoughts out there?

rbd

eyebone

My first thought after viewing the card was that Hammerin' Hank looked old.....

Great pick up there RBD. Nice to see you continuing in your pursuit of high grade OPC; I simply do not understand why they are not more sought after. You are astute in "salting away" these underappreciated beauties. Good luck.

Eyebone

jackstraw

It went from THIS to yours? Not a bad profit for the seller !

lawnmowerman

<< <i>It went from THIS to yours? Not a bad profit for the seller ! >>

I think you just ruined rbdjr1's night and day and week

Matt

WinPitcher

having my attorney go after PSA for false grading,


grading is subjective.

knowing I didn't have a great rarity at all, but just another "sheet cut" grading mistake by PSA.


maybe you should send it in to SGC? for a 3rd opinion?


SD

detroitfan2

>> having my attorney go after PSA for false grading,
>>
>> grading is subjective.
>>
>> knowing I didn't have a great rarity at all, but just another "sheet cut" grading mistake by PSA.
>>
>> What does that mean?
>>
>> SD

I was also confused by those statements, especially given the fact that "4. And item is Graded by PSA." was used as one of the "positives" of the whole thing. The attorney comment I don't get at all.

rbdjr1

My attorney comment was really a "tounge and cheek" statement.

If I found this item to be sheet cut, and the seller didn't agree that it was, I would then send it to PSA for authentication, and if PSA decided it was graded in error, and turned out to be a sheet cut item, and I was "out of pocket" because of their mistake, and I'm not talking about a "subjective grading judgement", in what a grade should be,

...I'm talking about grading maybe the rarest 1976 OPC baseball card ever! Either as a correct gem rarity,


...or any PSA grader, knowing just how scarce '76 OPC's are anyway in high grade, could possibly let a "powerhouse" card like this one get graded as an original factory cut Gem, and not returned as "sheet cut".

Thats when I would seek legal advise.

rbd

detroitfan2

rbd,

So once you have the item in hand, can you personally tell if it's sheet cut? What's the giveaway?

-Tom

pandrews

<< <i>rbd,

So once you have the item in hand, can you personally tell if it's sheet cut? What's the giveaway?

-Tom >>



i think he's hoping for the "rough cut"..

yawie99

<< <i>edit: Any thoughts out there?

rbd >>



Honestly, I wouldn't bid on OPC cards with near perfect centering and clean edges. It's hard to tell on the Aaron, but I have doubts about the Eck rookie you mentioned in another thread - even with the image no longer appearing in the listing. I see the OPC glass as half empty: Too many cards with post-factory cuts have made it into the graded segment of the hobby and I don't see Pandora's box closing any time soon.

WinPitcher

FWIW the cert number on RBDJR card 500 is the same cert nimbers used 2 yrs ago at the FW show. Are we sure that his card and the GAI one are the same?

I do not remm seeing the 500 cert number being used as of late.


SD


cert from the FW show of march 04

rbdjr1

<< <i>It went from THIS to yours? Not a bad profit for the seller ! >>



Jack, I don't think thats the same card!

rbd

rbdjr1

<< <i>rbd,

So once you have the item in hand, can you personally tell if it's sheet cut? What's the giveaway?

-Tom >>



Tom, I never said that I would be the sole judge on weither or not the item was an original or not. But I've accumulated a whole bunch of PSA OPC's to use as comparisons. Plus I also have a bunch of different 84' Nestle team sets, that I'm pretty sure are sheet cut that will help me make an educated guesstimate, plus I will get opinions of others locally, an then come to an educated opinion.

I'm optimistic Tom. We shall soon see! As the item was shipped to me today!

rbd

SDavid

Well, the buyer of the GAI card is in the same state as the seller of your card. Also, the seller's T206's that ended tonight were also in the 500 certification range, though they were from different submissions.

packCollector

winpitcher , the card was jsut graded , there were no psa 10 76's a montha ago so it is not from the fort.

look at the 2 id's, check the feedback on the buyer . it is the same person. he buys a gai 9.5 opc aaron, jordon rookies , t206's and 84 fleer updates. look at the seller id, he sells a psa 10 opc 76 aaron , jordon rookies , t206's and 84 fleer update cards. they are both from PA , unless there are 2 people that happen to have the same types of diverse cards from the same state wit the only 2 perfect 1976 opcs , both of hank aaron in existance , at the same time , then I will believe it is not the same card.

67standup

<< <i>I had to have it! A one of kind, unique rarity, the only PSA 10 in the entire 1976 OPC series, and it happened to be of Hank Aaron!

will be an exciting highlight of my ever growing OPC PSA collection.

edit: Any thoughts out there?

rbd >>



As a fellow OPC collector, it's nice that you find this issue so appealing. As many may know, The '65-'76 OPC production run is estimated to be between 1-10% of Topps. However, high-end examples - especially '69 and '74 - should be treated with caution. Asking PSA for a review is not a bad idea, but even if it's a sheet cut, what do they gain by confirming that it was misgraded?

You have a great card - one of the keys to the set - and paid a price that other bidders thought was in line. I can understand your concern, but don't let buyer's remorse ruin your purchase. Two grading companies didn't have a problem with it. And if the buyer of the GAI made a huge profit, so what. (The seller of my home made a killing off me in just two years, so is life.)

rbdjr1

<< <i>

<< <i>I had to have it! A one of kind, unique rarity, the only PSA 10 in the entire 1976 OPC series, and it happened to be of Hank Aaron!

will be an exciting highlight of my ever growing OPC PSA collection.

edit: Any thoughts out there?

rbd >>



As a fellow OPC collector, it's nice that you find this issue so appealing. As many may know, The '65-'76 OPC production run is estimated to be between 1-10% of Topps. However, high-end examples - especially '69 and '74 - should be treated with caution. Asking PSA for a review is not a bad idea, but even if it's a sheet cut, what do they gain by confirming that it was misgraded?

You have a great card - one of the keys to the set - and paid a price that other bidders thought was in line. I can understand your concern, but don't let buyer's remorse ruin your purchase. Two grading companies didn't have a problem with it. And if the buyer of the GAI made a huge profit, so what. (The seller of my home made a killing off me in just two years, so is life.) >>



Thanks for the support, but I actually do not think the GAI card is the same as mine.

rbd

jmbkb4

rbd,

I think you made a great purchase. If you just look at the 2 cards, it's fairly obvious that they are NOT the same cards. Don't let the naysayers on here get to you.

How can you go wrong spending only $1,200 on a PSA 10 1/1 of Aaron? Nice job, I'm sure the others on here are JEALOUS

pandrews

<< <i>If you just look at the 2 cards, it's fairly obvious that they are NOT the same cards. >>



how is it so obvious?

regardless, it's a nice card..

zef204

I don't think its the same card either and they haven't been using 500's for a while to my knowledge. Also, PSA is pretty good at judging sheet cut.

By the cert number and the adjacent certs, it kind of seems out of place. All 40's and 50's cards around it. Check out a card 3 away 50046036. Yours is an awesome card, but I am jealous of the sob with the 48 Berra PSA 9!

rbdjr1

<< <i>winpitcher , the card was jsut graded , there were no psa 10 76's a montha ago so it is not from the fort.

look at the 2 id's, check the feedback on the buyer . it is the same person. he buys a gai 9.5 opc aaron, jordon rookies , t206's and 84 fleer updates. look at the seller id, he sells a psa 10 opc 76 aaron , jordon rookies , t206's and 84 fleer update cards. they are both from PA , unless there are 2 people that happen to have the same types of diverse cards from the same state wit the only 2 perfect 1976 opcs , both of hank aaron in existance , at the same time , then I will believe it is not the same card. >>



If you and are correct, as you just may be, as the above is just too much info. to just be a coincidence. I wish I bought the card for $350!!! LOL! If it turned out that this card was just recently graded by PSA, it makes me feel even more confident that PSA feels it to be an original factory cut, as they have spent some time in dealing with the "examination of sheet cut material" it seems, over the past years. At least I hope this to be the case.

If true, what a score! I bet he was hoping for a PSA 9, and wound up with a 10! Wow! And I thought I saw some different markings between the GAI and my PSA. Maybe it was just "scan markings". Plus, does the GAI (right side) look a little more rought cut, or was it just my imagination?

Since, my card is just a scan at this point, I guess there is no real way of telling. If anyone is in South Florida in the near future and wants to give an "up close and personal" opinion of my new item, you would be most welcome to examine it! Bring your loops! LOL!

rbd

CollectorChris

I think Mr. Dimand (rbdjr1) won't sleep very well tonight.

rbdjr1

I guess it was recently graded:

Take a look at some other "500 certs":

1909 T206 T 206 Rube Manning Pitching PSA 6 N.Y. Amer.

1909 T206 T 206 Red Murray Portrait PSA 5 SHARP 50/50

1909 T206 T 206 Charles Seitz PSA 5 southern leaguer

rbd

rbdjr1

<< <i>I think Mr. Dimand (rbdjr1) won't sleep very well tonight. >>



good nite , whoever you are!

rbd

edit: chris, I bought and paid for this item, as I was willing to go higher than $1225. I brought my win to light on this thread, knowing I would get some "skinny" on my purchase (good or bad). Sorry to see my purchase, or my type-o, is funny to you, whoever you are! nitey-nite!

jmbkb4

<< <i>I think Mr. Dimand (rbdjr1) won't sleep very well tonight. >>


Thanks for keeping it classy!!!

williplett

Mr. DiMand should sleep like a baby. When I saw the card, before knowing the price I guessed a hell of a lot higher than $1225. A PSA 10 is worth more than a GAI 9.5, even if it is the same card.

Good for the guy that sold the card if he made a big profit. That is capitalism at work. By cracking the slab, he took a risk, and if it is the same card it paid off.

It is a very SWEET, very rare card in an issue that DiMand collects. I can't help but to be happy for him. Good job!

jackstraw

I was not trying to start a fight, I think they are the same cards but that is my opinion. I have no clue if they are sheet cut or not?

Stingray

If you look closely at the bottom right border of the card there appears to be a slight "rough" cut, that is on both cards. I am curious on when the card is received if that is there or just my bad eyesight?


Stingray


Edit: Sorry, meant to say bottom left not right, noticed I had goofed when I read pandrews message. DOH!

fdnyladder7

"I'm praying I made the right decision..."

god; "Will that Hank be relisted anytime soon?"

it's a keeper

julen23

I think you paid a fair price for the card. Set collectors and Aaron collectors are always out there to competitively bid on items just like this. Regardless of what holders or sellers hands this bad boy has been in, if you do choose to sell, you will fetch a pretty penny. As far as intrinsic value, 1/1 psa 10, key card to set, 'nuff said.

Julen

royalbrett

<< <i>the only PSA 10 in the entire 1976 OPC series >>



Yeah, for now.

paleocards

I was under the impression that certs beginning with "500" were on-site graded at shows...

jackstraw

Ft Washington 2, 3 weeks ago?

larryallen73

Nice card, whether it's the same or not, so enjoy it. I am a novice, I suppose, so don't get the sheet cut issue and have no clue how you can tell. I say enjoy the card and enjoy having the only 10 while you got it!

jmbkb4

<< <i>I was not trying to start a fight, I think they are the same cards but that is my opinion. I have no clue if they are sheet cut or not?

>>



See what I was talking about? The GAI Aaron is MUCH larger than the PSA one.

67standup

I still don't see what the big deal is if it is the same card, other than upset PSA diehards who track crack-out results. Sheet cut is another story, but so far, the only OPC years that most collectors believe are cut are from 1969 (PSA/GAI) and 1974 (BVG.)

Stingray

<< <i>

<< <i>I was not trying to start a fight, I think they are the same cards but that is my opinion. I have no clue if they are sheet cut or not?

>>



See what I was talking about? The GAI Aaron is MUCH larger than the PSA one.

>>

pandrews

to me, it does look like the same card.. it's hard to be sure from the scans, but they both look like they might have a slight rough cut on the lower left edge..

doesnt matter though, it's a nice card..

WinPitcher

Check out a card 3 away 50046036. Yours is an awesome

Jordan the number you show is almost 200 certs away.

Roberts card is 500640...


in any event it really does not matter when the card was graded. It is what it is and like 67 standup said the other bidders felt it was worth it too.


Robert has a nice card and all that matters is him being happy with it.

Steve

rbdjr1

*** UPDATE ***

I received the Aaron card today! I carefully compared it with the sixteen other 1976 OPC PSA 9's, one PSA 8, also with a '76 OPC SGC 96.

About 60% of my high end 1976 OPC's have the stronger type rough cuts, that we've come to expect as "the norm" with OPC's from the 1970's.

About 40% of my PSA 9's display a "milder type of rough cut", which is very close to what my new 1976 OPC PSA 10 Aaron displays.

I would say that I'm 99% sure, that my new Aaron edition, is an original factory cut!

I will leave 1% "on the table" just in case someone out there had the ability to cut sheets, and mimic that 1970's OPC rough cut (mild version), that seems to represent somewhere in the neighborhood of 40% of my '76 OPC's.


edit: Good news for me, and I'm, excited about this!

rbd