A few BK Tigers submissions

Wabittwax

These were part of my 6 free subs for a renewal. I'm just at a loss of words in trying to figure out what PSA is looking for in BK cards that is different from regular Topps cards. This Morris looks like an 8 so I'm happy with that. The Trammell that is off center has 8 corners but I figured I try it anyways. I guess the centering gave it a 7. If anyone can figure out the exact centering from the picture, I'd appriciate the help. I'd like to know if it's within 8 centering guidelines. The PSA 6 Trammell, believe it or not, has better corners than the 8 Morris. I thought it had a chance at a low end 9 but I felt it was a solid 8. I've been submitting cards for almost 10 years and these BK cards have got me stumped. I'm gonna resubmit the 6 and see what happens.

tkd7

Steve-
Those are tough cards for some reason. I'm surprised the 7 didn't get an 8 OC. Just looking at it, the centering doesn't fit 8 requirements.
The 6 should bump up for you.

Tom

Toad

I'm wondering if there will ever be a '10'.

jerster

A pretty tough issue for grading - which is why the #1 set just sold on ebay for $1100 for a $30 raw set.

tkd7

I've got a BK Tigers set I bought back in '78. I may just send the whole set in for grading under the current special.

Fuzz

In Joe O's recent column, I believe that he made mention of 6's often being due to paper wrinkle on the surface. Often the back. Might be hard to see in a holder though.

jimtb

The centering and corners are miserable in this set. Be thankful for an 8, jump for joy for a 9.

Toad

There are also a bunch of rough cuts... you can still get a 9, but I don't like rough cuts so much.

Writer11

Hey guys,

Is it safe to say that the Morris card from this set is his most coveted card?

His regular '78 Topps is a double print and is on one of the bland "Rookie Prospects" cards.

Toad

I would say "yes!" Also, PSA 8 is as good as it gets right now with the Morris card.

tkd7

Any reason the PSA Set Registry weighting for Trammell is 10 and Morris is 2.5?

I would weigh Trammell and Morris both as 10 and Whitaker as 5 (which he currently is).

Toad

From BJ Searls on March 13, 2006 11:24 AM:

The weighting is based solely on the price. I’ll take a look at this and send you back my recommendations.


March 13, 2006 8:16 PM:

Based on the latest pricing, the set should be weighted as follows:


1978 BURGER KING TIGERS BASEBALL


#8
JACK MORRIS
weight: 2.5
price: $5.00



#13
LOU WHITAKER
weight: 5
price: $10.00



#15
ALAN TRAMMELL
weight: 10
price: $25.00


The rest of the cards (aside from the the checkilist, at $0.15) are valued between $0.25 - $1.00 and given a weight of '1'.

tkd7

<< <i>From BJ Searls on March 13, 2006 11:24 AM:

The weighting is based solely on the price. I’ll take a look at this and send you back my recommendations.


March 13, 2006 8:16 PM:

Based on the latest pricing, the set should be weighted as follows:


1978 BURGER KING TIGERS BASEBALL


#8
JACK MORRIS
weight: 2.5
price: $5.00



#13
LOU WHITAKER
weight: 5
price: $10.00



#15
ALAN TRAMMELL
weight: 10
price: $25.00


The rest of the cards (aside from the the checkilist, at $0.15) are valued between $0.25 - $1.00 and given a weight of '1'. >>



Wouldn't that make Trammell a 10, Whitaker a 4, and Morris a 2?

ralstonpurina

These BK cards are absolutely brutal. I have a bunch of 1980 Phiilies, and I don't think there is a soft 9/great 8 in the whole bunch (about 1000, wax fresh.)

Wabittwax

<< <i>In Joe O's recent column, I believe that he made mention of 6's often being due to paper wrinkle on the surface. Often the back. Might be hard to see in a holder though. >>



Those impossible to see surface wrinkles will always bring back a PSA 5. I've gotten dozens of them. I would understand the problem if it got a 5, but the 6 puzzles me.

jimtb

Trammell is the most sought after card, mainly because he was and still is such a fan favorite. Tram prices easily out price Lou or Morris on a consistent basis.