Crossing Over?

mosaic

It's not just a show with a TV psychic. It's the question that's on my mind!

(and since nobody reads the registry forum anymore, I'm posting it here, hehe)

A few of the Nolan Ryan cards in my collection are in Beckett holders. For the modern ones, I went that route as I felt Beckett's criteria would be stricter (I wanted to own slammin' examples of his 1987 Fleer and 1989 Donruss, call me crazy).

However, I have a 1969 and a 1970 in BVG holders... and now that I've added them to the Nolan Ryan Basic Topps set, I notice I'm 2 cards away from "completion" and eligible for a free grading. So, I'm thinking about crossing one of them over... maybe both... not sure... my membership lapsed, which means I'll probably only cross one of them over.

Anyway, of these two, which do y'all think has the best chance of crossing over in the same grade or better?

Also, is it best to send to PSA in slabs and have them crack in a situation like this, or should I risk the drill on the Beckett holders? They really are a PAIN to crack ya know.

1969 Topps Ryan Front


1969 Topps Ryan Back


1970 Topps Ryan Front


1970 Topps Ryan Back

WinPitcher

The 69 looks really nice. IMO I always send cards in raw.


Not sure about the other one, the 69 could bump.


Steve

mmsportscards

agree with steve 69 will cross and might get the 6.5, 70 id say 5

cracking them out good luck with them slabs, last time i cracked some bvg about put my eye out BEASTS if i was to do it again
drummel or hacksaw not my typical butter knife pound-crack the corner and pry

digicat

I can't really see the 69 getting anything higher than a PSA 6 due to the lower left corner. PSA 6 looks right for that card.


With the 70, MAYBE a PSA 6 if you're luckey. The lower left corner looks kinda bad, so a PSA 5 looks like the right grade.


Basically, I think they'll cross into the same grade in PSA holders.


Unless you've got other cards to cross over in-holder, I'd say break them out and send them in with a few other cards during a monthly grading special.

digicat

<< <i>if i was to do it again drummel or hacksaw not my typical butter knife pound-crack the corner and pry >>




I used a Dremmal tool to open up a BGS case a while back. I must have used the wrong cutter, because while it did cut the plastic, it also melted and re-sealed the darn thing!

leadoff4

I use Fiskars loppers(I think they're called) that are used for tripping trees/shrubs and snip off the top 2 corners. Then I take a flat-head screwdriver and pry around the top until the slab cracks apart. Did one yesterday and the BVG slabs have the card in a mylar sleeve which is nice too. Easy to do. Did one yesterday.

mmsportscards

dig

have had the same prob, found slower speed is the key

Tvac897

I would definitely send it in raw.

fiveniner

I made a mistake by using crossover with slabs and everyone came back lower.Then I cracjed several and they came back better in several instances.

Send in raw.

bdunndchi

<< <i>dig

have had the same prob, found slower speed is the key >>

mosaic

Thanks for the replies everybody. It's reassurance to see the concensus is that they'll probably cross over at the same grade. That's fine by me. I'll definitely crack them out too. Of course, I'm going to wait a few months until I have a night free to bring out the power drill and then calm my nerves with booze.

Morgoth

Don't send them in holders, they love to slam them knowing you will probably resubmit again.

PoppaJ

Crack 'em ....

6.5 and a 5.

PoppaJ

msassin

Crack them and send them. '69 has better chance of a bump. Neither "should" grade lower.

BobaFett72

crackalacka! dont hurt yourself.

HobbyKings

I say 7.5 and 6.

Go for it!

HK

gumbyfan

<< <i>I say 7.5 and 6.

Go for it!

HK >>



Giovanni, your charade is up. Your presence is requested on the thread where you were outed for the banned member you are.