No, not free agents. mphilking PM'd me with an answer and is on the right track. Better get a move on if you want to earn the title, "Baseball Super Expert."
Brian, thanks. I'm glad you enjoy viewing the cards.
milbroco, You get the same thing that I give to all who answer correctly: My undying respect and admiration, for you are truly an enlightened collector.
milbroco, You get the same thing that I give to all who answer correctly: My undying respect and admiration, for you are truly an enlightened collector.
I would prefer cash..........but I guess respect and admiration is good too since I don't get that from my wife. Bob
Oh yeah, great piece of trivia. I would never have guessed that. Thanks, Bob
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Hi, still sort of new to the boards, just saw this thread (looked through a lot of it) and love it! Nice cards guys, hardly any hockey though - I have been building a Mike Bossy master/basic set for about three years now. I buy most of my cards already graded and over the years have bought tons of singles, a lot of packs, and a few boxes
I'm just getting started on submitting cards on my own...here are four 1979 Topps #1 cards that are about to go to PSA...I already have this card in an 8, but want to upgrade to a 9. Special thanks go out to thethrill and fergie for helping me get two of these this month...
Hi Patrick. Nice hockey but I would not submit the first card. It is too off center to the left. The second and third (top right and bottom left) look to have the best shots at 9's. Bob
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<< <i>Hi Patrick. Nice hockey but I would not submit the first card. It is too off center to the left. The second and third (top right and bottom left) look to have the best shots at 9's. Bob >>
Thanks, but I have a question about the grading: wouldn't it be best to send a couple cards that you think will get a 9...along with a couple cards you think could be 8 or 8.5's? To me I think it would be best for the actual grader to physically have in his/her hand an 8 and a 9 to distinguish between the two. What do you think?
Patrick, Such questions are mysteries that we may never fully understand. There are many different submission strategies, but they are all speculative. My feeling is that graders look at each card individually and on its own merits. Each card they inspect should be graded with respect to the theoretical "perfect" card. If that's the case, it doesn't matter who the card is, what year it's from, or how many samples of it are viewed. If you have a card that you believe won't grade high enough, save the money and don't submit. The graders likely don't need to see a lesser example to fully appreciate your nicer cards. Best of luck.
Hi Patrick, No I do not think that matters. They judge each card indivually. Once I submitted 10 1984 Howie Longs thinking that at least one would receive a 10 but I ended up with (if I remember correctly) 8 PSA 9's and 2 PSA 8's. Bob
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Edited: The dot on Aaron is on the scanner, the smudge on Bench is on the case, and the mark on McCovey is on the card.
<< <i>they are all sons,brothers or fathers of major league players? Lou >>
Lou, sorry but that is not correct.
A hint...hmmmm...They were all either very popular or very unpopular. Depends on how you choose to view it.
Bosox1976
<< <i>Early free agents? >>
Mike,
No, not free agents. mphilking PM'd me with an answer and is on the right track. Better get a move on if you want to earn the title, "Baseball Super Expert."
<< <i>Played for nine teams? >>
Michael, close enough. All played for at least 7 different teams.
Hard to beat for for $5 on ebay]
Do Old London coins count?
Here's Yaz and Torre :
Hard to believe these are now 20 years old:
Going on my next sub to PSA
Newest two pick ups
<< <i>None of the players are wearing glasses bigger. >>
Bill, you are on the right track. It has something to do with their appearance.
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<< <i>No facial hair? (no mustache or beard) >>
Ah...that's the key! Now, what sets this group apart from most others in the 1973 set that have no facial hair? Put on your thinking caps.
thanks for sharing and taking the time to post on this thread.
brian
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<< <i>What do I win for getting part 1 right........
You get Brett's undying respect for the day.
brian
milbroco,
You get the same thing that I give to all who answer correctly: My undying respect and admiration, for you are truly an enlightened collector.
You get the same thing that I give to all who answer correctly: My undying respect and admiration, for you are truly an enlightened collector.
I would prefer cash..........but I guess respect and admiration is good too since I don't get that from my wife.
Bob
Oh yeah, great piece of trivia. I would never have guessed that.
Thanks,
Bob
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I'm just getting started on submitting cards on my own...here are four 1979 Topps #1 cards that are about to go to PSA...I already have this card in an 8, but want to upgrade to a 9. Special thanks go out to thethrill and fergie for helping me get two of these this month...
Thanks!
Patrick
Here's the last card I need for my 1910 C56s.
It's a small set, but not exactly easy to put together even in low grade.
Bob
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<< <i>Hi Patrick. Nice hockey but I would not submit the first card. It is too off center to the left. The second and third (top right and bottom left) look to have the best shots at 9's.
Bob >>
Thanks, but I have a question about the grading: wouldn't it be best to send a couple cards that you think will get a 9...along with a couple cards you think could be 8 or 8.5's? To me I think it would be best for the actual grader to physically have in his/her hand an 8 and a 9 to distinguish between the two. What do you think?
Patrick
Such questions are mysteries that we may never fully understand. There are many different submission strategies, but they are all speculative. My feeling is that graders look at each card individually and on its own merits. Each card they inspect should be graded with respect to the theoretical "perfect" card. If that's the case, it doesn't matter who the card is, what year it's from, or how many samples of it are viewed. If you have a card that you believe won't grade high enough, save the money and don't submit. The graders likely don't need to see a lesser example to fully appreciate your nicer cards. Best of luck.
No I do not think that matters. They judge each card indivually. Once I submitted 10 1984 Howie Longs thinking that at least one would receive a 10 but I ended up with (if I remember correctly) 8 PSA 9's and 2 PSA 8's.
Bob
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<< <i>Here are a couple of more cards from 1970.
*Wiping the drool over the Munson Rookies*
Either of them for sale?
I would sell the one on the top right. Shoot me an offer on PM.
Just receievd these in the mail today and they look perfect!!!
"Cleveland Indians" Back
"Cleveland" back
<< <i>Just receievd these in the mail today and they look perfect!!!
"Cleveland Indians" Back
"Cleveland" back
Damn right!! They most certainly do look perfect!!