.5 Bump- Yes or No?

Gonblott · April 26, 2008 1:45AM

What do you think?

More to come!

Let me know what you think and feel free to upload your cards for review on here as well.

chaz43 · April 26, 2008 1:50AM

Sorry, no. chaz

prscott933 · April 26, 2008 1:58AM

no on the Koufax. i have no idea on the Ryan

VitoCo1972 · April 26, 2008 2:01AM

Both are nice cards. No one has, as yet, been able to definitively tell me why some cards get bumped but most don't. The Ryan is great, but does the back centering prevent a .5 bump? No freakin' idea. Hope that helps.

SidePocket · April 26, 2008 2:05AM

No on the Koufax, but it's a beauty.

If it were me I'd bump the Ryan.

sando69 · April 26, 2008 2:20AM

recently submitted 12 examples with exceptional eye-appeal for bump review...
ONE was awarded...
after a lengthy phone conversation with joe o, he stated that some of the cards could have received the bump, but their graders were being particularly strict currently!
he then suggested that i wait six months & re-submit...
personally, i would not even consider submitting for review until much later this year, or next, if at all.

Gonblott · April 26, 2008 2:33AM

Thanks so far for the advice. Wasn't too sure myself on some of these so I figured I'd give it a shot.

Heres more....

ElectricPrune · April 26, 2008 2:39AM

<< 
after a lengthy phone conversation with joe o, he stated that some of the cards could have received the bump, but their graders were being particularly strict currently!
he then suggested that i wait six months & re-submit...
if at all. >>

That is weak. Why whould PSA say a card might be an 8 now but an 8.5 in a year? Will the corners regenerate themselves? Will the corners become more square? Will the picture shift on the card to become more centered? I do, at least, like the fact that Joe will talk to members personally when they call.

Getting to your original question, I think the Ryan has a shot. I have seen many 9s with MUCH worse centering on the back. A bump on that card could easliy be worth $500-$1500, maybe more. I don't know much about the 55s, but the bottome right corner looks like a 7. Very nice card though.

ElectricPrune · April 26, 2008 2:43AM

68s - No on the Bench. The Mantle looks nice, Back could be the problem. I had a really nice 8 that had one corner probably kept it from a 9, under a loupe only though.

WinPitcher · April 26, 2008 2:45AM

I have no idea, my advice would be to not send them in. They are what they are. The .5 bump IMO is not what it is cracked up to be......yet.

Steve

bobbybakeriv · April 26, 2008 3:34AM

Sweet cards. I think the bump is difficult to attain right now. THis has been my experience on three subs anyhow. I think the 69 Ryan has a good shot though. Just my opinion.

Gonblott · April 26, 2008 4:18AM

Pete14Rose · April 26, 2008 4:20AM

Beautiful cards Gonblott.

If you don't mind me asking, what did that Cobb set you back?

Jay

Gonblott · April 26, 2008 4:23AM

Paid just a little over $1000.00 I believe......I have to check for sure.

jdmi32 · April 26, 2008 4:30AM

Those are some beautiful cards and high end for the grade regardless if they get the bump or not (I think the 69 Ryan has a shot). I can tell centering is a priority for you. I agree grading has overall been very strict lately. I've seen plenty of cards recently graded an 8 that probably would have been 9's a while back. Great for buyers, namely me, but bad for sellers and submitters.

Pete14Rose · April 26, 2008 4:31AM

<< Paid just a little over $1000.00 I believe......I have to check for sure.

>>

Thanks. I was just curious because I see some (diff. versions) on Ebay for $2-$4k. I'm still learning which are "real" prices and which are inflated.

Thanks again,
Jay

MeteoriteGuy · April 26, 2008 4:39AM

If you are going to keep them I would not worry about it. If you are selling them, I would likely send most in as bump odds and payout likely warrant it.

Gonblott · April 26, 2008 4:55AM

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<< Paid just a little over $1000.00 I believe......I have to check for sure.

>>

Thanks. I was just curious because I see some (diff. versions) on Ebay for $2-$4k. I'm still learning which are "real" prices and which are inflated.

Thanks again,
Jay >>

I agree the prices on eBay are high but some sellers are nice and have a best offer option. Next t206 I want is TY COBB Green PSA 5....just waiting until I can find one thats centered.

Good luck on your hunt.

BobaFett72 · April 26, 2008 5:23AM

"after a lengthy phone conversation with joe o, he stated that some of the cards could have received the bump, but their graders were being particularly strict currently"

why would he say that? thats weak, it implies that standards change on the whim of their graders. ridiculous.

the 1/2 point bump is a scam.

Gonblott · April 26, 2008 7:49AM

I still don't think you should pay full price for service when you just want to see if your already graded card can get .5 bump.

WinPitcher · April 26, 2008 7:57AM

I agree I don't like that explanation either.

Steve

storm888 · April 26, 2008 8:10AM

"after a lengthy phone conversation with joe o, he stated that some of the cards could have received the bump, but their graders were being particularly strict currently"

"why would he say that? thats weak, it implies that standards change on the whim of their graders. ridiculous."

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Sadly, ALLTPGs take their outside-limits from those set by the market.

IF the market accepts the appearance of a card at a certain grade, more
such cards will follow. If the market looks at a .5 and says, "Too Liberal,"
the TPGs will back off and be "particulary strict."

Market-Grading has the capacity to KILL the usefulness of TPGs.

I want strict standards, and I want them adhered to. Most complaints
about low grades should fall on deaf ears at PSA. I don't want my items
devalued by liberalized standards. If that is going to happen, we might
as well sell ALL 8s/9s/10s right now; they will only be worth less if
"market grading" takes hold.

Stone193 · April 26, 2008 8:11AM

I haven't a clue - it's so hard from pics on a screen.

I just wanted to say that I enjoyed your cards - they're beauties and I would be proud to have them in my collection!

Good luck if you decide to sub them for the bump.

mike

edit: reminds me of a takeoff for a new song - "The Humpty Bump" - a do the humpty bump.

mkg809 · April 26, 2008 9:17AM

Gonblott · April 26, 2008 12:30PM

Never heard of that song...

Gonblott · May 15, 2008 11:33AM

BobaFett72 · May 15, 2008 11:52AM

good luck!

msassin · May 15, 2008 12:03PM

Good luck

hofautos · May 15, 2008 12:05PM

<< 

<< 

<< Paid just a little over $1000.00 I believe......I have to check for sure.

>>

Thanks. I was just curious because I see some (diff. versions) on Ebay for $2-$4k. I'm still learning which are "real" prices and which are inflated.

Thanks again,
Jay >>

I agree the prices on eBay are high but some sellers are nice and have a best offer option. Next t206 I want is TY COBB Green PSA 5....just waiting until I can find one thats centered.

Good luck on your hunt. >>

You must have got the cobb awhile ago to get a 5 for only $1000.

.5 Bump- Yes or No?

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