66 Topps & Pro Card

Todd

This is an update on a post that I first posted about 6 weeks ago. In the post I stated that I was putting together a graded 66 Topps set. I had purchased a Willie Mays carded graded a 7 by PRO. I asked for any advise that anyone had on how to take the card out of the PRO holder or if anyone had ever done this and sent PRO graded cards to PSA. I was warned that if I tried to take the card out of the holder I would probably hurt myself and find out that the card is trimmed. Well you were all right. I cut two fingers and when I got the card out of the PRO holder, I was not surprised to find that it had obviously been trimmed. I guess I had to learn for myself. No more PRO cards for me. Thanks for all your advice. I have learned so much since I joined this board.

Vargha

I recommend Neosporin and a band-aid.

Todd

Thanks Vargha, I am just about all healed up now.

waitilltheytrytosell

Whoever sent the card in the first time obviously didn't do a very good job trimming it, as it only received a 7. As long as there is still some white border remaining, you can trim off all that unappealing corner wear and send it back for re-grading. A 9 is a real possibility as long as you haven't bled profusely on the card. If you did, then expect no better than an 8.

carkim

...And if you did bleed on the card then bleach it. Now you got a PRO 10!

Todd,

Your movin' up quick on the 1974 Topps Baseball set. Nice Job.

Carlos