A Six?

Hey guys, my first post on here, since I have officially become a dedicated PSA customer. My first submission to PSA was through the Silver Club, which didn't require any fee to submit cards. That club no longer exists, so I recently joined the Gold Club.
Before I send my cards to PSA, I pick out which cards I feel are best (using a nice table-light and a 12x magnifier). I submit my cards expecting nothing less than an 8, as I submit more modern cards. I sent them a 1989 Upper Deck Griffey Jr. rookie card, expecting to get a minimum 8, probably a 9. My grades have been posted, and it got Ex-Mint 6. I have no clue what happened. The only thing I can think of is that it was damaged somehow, either during shipping or PSA's handling of the card. I followed their instructions (Card Saver, Sleeve, ect..) so there was no wrong on my part.
But how do you guys know that I know what I'm looking for when I pre-view my cards before submission? I sent in 5 other cards with the same expectations. "They could receive an 8, but they're all probably a 9 or better". My result:
Four Mint 9's, Two Gem Mint 10's. Then there is that Ex-Mt 6
What do you think could have happened?
Before I send my cards to PSA, I pick out which cards I feel are best (using a nice table-light and a 12x magnifier). I submit my cards expecting nothing less than an 8, as I submit more modern cards. I sent them a 1989 Upper Deck Griffey Jr. rookie card, expecting to get a minimum 8, probably a 9. My grades have been posted, and it got Ex-Mint 6. I have no clue what happened. The only thing I can think of is that it was damaged somehow, either during shipping or PSA's handling of the card. I followed their instructions (Card Saver, Sleeve, ect..) so there was no wrong on my part.
But how do you guys know that I know what I'm looking for when I pre-view my cards before submission? I sent in 5 other cards with the same expectations. "They could receive an 8, but they're all probably a 9 or better". My result:
Four Mint 9's, Two Gem Mint 10's. Then there is that Ex-Mt 6
What do you think could have happened?
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Nah, who knows, maybe you missed something. Post a scan when you get the card back, I'm sure you'll receive many good opinions on these boards.
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My cards shipped on January 30th, I still haven't received them yet.
Post a scan when you get the card.
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Is it normal to be waiting this long to receive my cards back? Just counting business days (No Sat., Sun.) its been 8 days
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Anyone else ever hear of this?
Nice submission.
Steve
Registered mail can take up to 2 weeks so I would not worry.
Steve
And this was a while ago. I want to say 2001, 2002? I didn't work or have a job back then (I'm 19 years old now) and while you could still join the Gold or Platinum Membership, you could also join the Silver Club, which didn't give you anything (no pop report magazine, no free submissions) just access to their Submission Form.
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1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 Star Rookie PSA:
Gem Mint 10- 1,377
Mint 9- 16,209
Nr-Mt 8- 24,016
Nm 7- 4,922
Ex-Mt 6- 2,717
And I feel sorry for the 2 people who sent it in and got a PSA 1 !
Giovanni
<< <i>here is the population report:
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 Star Rookie PSA:
Gem Mint 10- 1,377
Mint 9- 16,209
Nr-Mt 8- 24,016
Nm 7- 4,922
Ex-Mt 6- 2,717
And I feel sorry for the 2 people who sent it in and got a PSA 1 ! >>
The 2 1's are probably autographed.
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And I feel sorry for the 2 people who sent it in and got a PSA 1 ! >>
Don't be. On that card, the 1-2 grade is most likely because both cards were not actually graded but were sent in having been auto'd. With an auto'd card, you have the option to have the card graded and the auto authenticated or just have the auto authenticated with no grade given to the card. For pop report reasons, psa give that kind of card a 1-2 grade.
Matt
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>Do they have different standards when they grade cards from that era? Obviously (well, I would think) a PSA 10 of a 2007 Derek Jeter Bowman Autograph isn't going to look the same as a Nolan Ryan rookie PSA 10 >>
The standards are the same across the board, hence the reason Jeter has more 10's than a '68 Ryan.
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<< <i>My first submission to PSA was through the Silver Club, which didn't require any fee to submit cards.
Anyone else ever hear of this? >>
Nope
Mo, how long ago was this?
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Graders dont give a modern card a mid to low grade UNLESS they see something (albeit tiny) to warrant such a grade....
Every time i got a lower than expected grade (2 to 3 grades) i review the card for things i missed and usually i find the (timy) flaw that warranted the grade....
First, I'ld like to say Welcome!
I joined the forums 4 yrs ago last month - have never regreted a second of it. Well - maybe one 'short' second.
When ya get the Griffey back, could ya give us a scan - preferrably with a dark background - leave the scanner lid up e.g.
Your results were tremendous! Except for the one card - I have no idea why - as was said - perhaps ya missed a wrinkle?
I've done it.
Thanx for sharing and don't be a stranger. Coat and tie? - optional.
mike
front/back
PLEASE NOTE
The little brown mark you see in the bottom left corner came up on the scan, its not on the card
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<< <i>I'm gonna take a stab and say your card got a 6 because the top of the hologram is cut off. >>
I got an '89 Sheffield graded PSA 10 one time that had a part of the hologram ripped off.
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