First Submission Blues
CalleyOop
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Recent member, first time poster:
I join the ranks of those disappointed with the results of their first submission:
1 04535373 1960 TOPPS 563 MICKEY MANTLE ALL STAR 6
2 04535374 1960 TOPPS 250 STAN MUSIAL N/A 7
3 04535375 1960 TOPPS 561 AL KALINE ALL STAR 8
4 04535376 1961 TOPPS 290 STAN MUSIAL N/A 5
5 04535377 1979 TOPPS 115 NOLAN RYAN N/A 9
6 04535378 1979 TOPPS 116 OZZIE SMITH N/A 8OC
Without having any basis for my predictions, I conservatively was expecting one or two grades better on all but 2 of the cards I submitted. I think I got particularly spanked on the 1979 Smith since I thought (without measuring) that it may have met the criteria for a PSA 9 outright. I wasn't expecting the equivalent of a PSA 6.
With an eye towards selling, for the veterans on this board, does it make sense to submit HOF/star baseball cards from the 1960 Topps set if one does not expect any better than a PSA 6? (I'm trying to temper my future expectations.) I've looked at the completed auctions on eBay and cannot tell what is the best course of action.
Finally, on a promotion like that offered in November, how strict is PSA on accepting cards that may receive grades that result in values in excess of $75?
I join the ranks of those disappointed with the results of their first submission:
1 04535373 1960 TOPPS 563 MICKEY MANTLE ALL STAR 6
2 04535374 1960 TOPPS 250 STAN MUSIAL N/A 7
3 04535375 1960 TOPPS 561 AL KALINE ALL STAR 8
4 04535376 1961 TOPPS 290 STAN MUSIAL N/A 5
5 04535377 1979 TOPPS 115 NOLAN RYAN N/A 9
6 04535378 1979 TOPPS 116 OZZIE SMITH N/A 8OC
Without having any basis for my predictions, I conservatively was expecting one or two grades better on all but 2 of the cards I submitted. I think I got particularly spanked on the 1979 Smith since I thought (without measuring) that it may have met the criteria for a PSA 9 outright. I wasn't expecting the equivalent of a PSA 6.
With an eye towards selling, for the veterans on this board, does it make sense to submit HOF/star baseball cards from the 1960 Topps set if one does not expect any better than a PSA 6? (I'm trying to temper my future expectations.) I've looked at the completed auctions on eBay and cannot tell what is the best course of action.
Finally, on a promotion like that offered in November, how strict is PSA on accepting cards that may receive grades that result in values in excess of $75?
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Comments
First off - welcome!
On the grades - they don't look that bad to me.
I would like to see the Ryan when ya get it back - a 9 is really nice.
Are you using a 10X loupe?
I'm really not sure about your question on the 60s and 6s - if the 6 is a slider and could get a 7 - my guess is that it would be better to sell it raw as Nrmt and not get killed with a 6?
Good luck
your friend
mike
Thanks for the feedback. I take it from your comments that a card from the 1960 set is only worth grading if one expects a 7 or higher. I thought there may be some benefit to grading even if one gets a lower grade for the Yaz rookie, Mays, Clemente, etc. There seem to be lots of people touting raw cards on eBay, and I thought it might be worth having the PSA grade to validate one's assessment of a card they are trying to sell. I understand there is a cost-benefit to all of this, but if I can get them graded for $6, it might be worth it.
I'll have to get back with you on a scan of the Ryan. I'll either need to get access to a scanner or buy one.
By the way, I had not used a loupe to review my cards before sending them in. I'll have to add this to my list of things to buy.
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