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zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭
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These have not been sent in yet, but I wanted to see what you thought.


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  • BoopottsBoopotts Posts: 6,784 ✭✭
    Two very solid 8's IMO, and the Russell has a shot at a 9. God those are beautiful. Did you buy those raw on the 'bay?
  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,067 ✭✭✭
    9oc?
  • williplettwilliplett Posts: 471 ✭✭
    The first thing I thought was 9OC as well. Nice eye appeal on both. What issue are they?
  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    Great Cards both solid 8s.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    8/8
    Mike
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  • WizardsguildcardsWizardsguildcards Posts: 536
    8/7 Could easily be 9/7

    I say 7 because the centering of the Elkins and there appears to be a printing mark right above the EL in
    his name. Cannot tell for sure, but looks like there is some wear in the lower right corner as well.
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭
    i'll go with 8/8 if you ask for no quals. very very nice.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • tennesseebankertennesseebanker Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭
    I would probably have to say 8 and 8 as well, the corners almost put out an eye when I opened the thread.
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  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,359 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Both are 7's
  • bobbybakerivbobbybakeriv Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭✭
    9/8.
  • onlyanumberonlyanumber Posts: 2,433
    7/7

    I see a mark about 1 1/4 inch down on the right border--looks like an indentation--on the Bussell.

    I'm concerned about the bottom right corner and T/B centering on the Elkins.
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  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    O/C . . . are you guys crazy? Those are both 9's at the very least, unless of course, they are trimmed.
  • WizardsguildcardsWizardsguildcards Posts: 536
    You can honestly sit there and say the Elkins is not OC top to bottom??

    The Bussell is from L to R but it does not stand out as bad as the Elkins

    I still say 8/7
  • JasP24JasP24 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭
    8/8 based on the scans...

    Its hard to tell from a scan, heck its even hard to judge holding the card in hand without good lighting.

    I usually like to view mine under direct sunlight as it shows things you might not normally see...

    Jason
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  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,359 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>7/7

    I see a mark about 1 1/4 inch down on the right border--looks like an indentation--on the Bussell.

    I'm concerned about the bottom right corner and T/B centering on the Elkins. >>




    Absolutely right. The first thing I look for on high grade looking raw cards are rubber band indentations. The Bussell could even possibly get a 5.
  • JasP24JasP24 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭
    Elkins looks to be about 67/33 T/B, which puts it in the PSA 8 range..
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  • WizardsguildcardsWizardsguildcards Posts: 536
    Elkins looks to be about 67/33 T/B, which puts it in the PSA 8 range..

    The factor the possible fuzzy corner on the Elkins and the printing mark that is above the EL and that leaves you at best a 7.
  • JasP24JasP24 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Elkins looks to be about 67/33 T/B, which puts it in the PSA 8 range..

    The factor the possible fuzzy corner on the Elkins and the printing mark that is above the EL and that leaves you at best a 7. >>



    If it's a PSA 7, it won't be because of the centering...That corner will have to be pretty rough, and its just too hard to tell on the scan, to be PSA 7 worthy. I have seen MANY PSA 8 1965 Topps cards with worse corners than this appears to be, just look at some of the ones currently listed on ebay. Again, hard to tell for sure...

    I don't think the print mark is bad enough to earn a PD qualifier or keep it from being a PSA 8. For 1965 Topps, I think that print spot would be considered minor. It is enough to keep it from a 9 though.

    Jason
    I'm here to question, not to inspire or build up. To live how I want, as I see fit,
    according to my values and my needs. Nothing holds dominion over me, I stand alone as the ruler of my life.
  • chaz43chaz43 Posts: 2,140 ✭✭✭
    7/7
  • packCollectorpackCollector Posts: 2,786 ✭✭✭
    8/7 centering on the elkins when measured top to bottom on the left side which is the worst point given the slight tilt
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