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CldroescherCldroescher Posts: 160
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Hi guys,
What do you think that this 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle would grade PSA? Thanks

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  • CldroescherCldroescher Posts: 160
    There it worked this time
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    Can't tell. Try a scanner, the higher the resolution the better.
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If authentic, untrimmed, and not recolored, PSA 7 (possibly PSA 8) with an OC or MC qualifier.
  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭
    Odds are (assuming it is authentic) that you'll pull a MC qualifier based upon the fact that the reverse appears to be miscut (note the top) as the ball appears to be cut.
  • CldroescherCldroescher Posts: 160


    << <i>If authentic, untrimmed, and not recolored, PSA 7 (possibly PSA 8) with an OC or MC qualifier. >>



    OC i could see...but why do you think that it could be a MC...I don't think it's nearly that bad
  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    MC or trimmed if authentic.
  • CldroescherCldroescher Posts: 160
    OK i am not at all worried about this card being authentic. I'm very sure it is. All i'm asking is for a number grade and if you think it has an OC or even an MC Q
  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    Not trying to pile on or anything, but the last thread about this same card was without a doubt a reprint. If you are absolutely positive that this one is authentic, at best it is a 4 without qualifiers or possibly a 5 or 6 with an MC qualifier.

    Edit to add, this is assuming that it is not trimmed which is a distinct possibility after looking at the back.
  • PoppaJPoppaJ Posts: 2,818 ✭
    for just a grade w/o including any possible Qs, I'd say .... PSA 7
  • CldroescherCldroescher Posts: 160
    Keep the grades coming
  • IchiroDeportedIchiroDeported Posts: 1,610 ✭
    my guess is trimmed and fake.
  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭


    << <i>for just a grade w/o including any possible Qs, I'd say .... PSA 7 >>



    Don't listen to PoppaJ. He's old and his eyes aren't too good any more.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,056 ✭✭
    Trimmed
  • 123Slider123Slider Posts: 851 ✭✭
    I can't tell much from the pics, but my experience is if the ball is cut on the back, you will get a MC.
    The best pitch to start a hitter off with is always strike one.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 30,342 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Where did you buy it or where did you get it? Knowing that would solve 99% of the puzzle.
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    a similar 53 mantle with mc qualifier
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  • CldroescherCldroescher Posts: 160
    yeah i think that mine is in much better condition image but the centering is only a little better than that one image
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    1953 Mantles are sold raw for a reason.

    Stop trying to rip one and buy one already authenticated and graded.

    Steve

    Good for you.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 30,342 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>1953 Mantles are sold raw for a reason.

    Stop trying to rip one and buy one already authenticated and graded.

    Steve >>



    And especially from a "newbie" - a newbie buying a raw card such as this, especially off ebay, is asking for trouble, even if buying it from a seemingly "reputable" dealer with "decent" feedback.
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭


    << <i>1953 Mantles are sold raw for a reason.

    Stop trying to rip one and buy one already authenticated and graded.

    Steve >>



    Great advice - there's just so many things that can go wrong if you don't know the card and can't see it before you buy it. The last time you got lucky and got a refund.

    This is mine, it's only a psa 2 so it's not what you're looking for, but it shows all the flaws a 55 year old card can have. Chances are that if somebody has one for sale and it's raw you might find -

    red area recolored
    rough edges made smoother
    soft corners made sharp again
    new card made to look old

    I hope you got a steal but Steve's advice is right on target. A low resolution (or even a doctored) picture can make a card look a lot better than it is. Don't get cheated.


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  • CldroescherCldroescher Posts: 160
    I need more number# grades on the card. Thanks
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Altered, will not grade is my guess.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8...or, if you're lucky...N0.
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  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭


    << <i>I need more number# grades on the card. Thanks >>



    You just don't get it do you?? image
    Not that it helps much but I added some brightness to the original pics.

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  • BlackieBlackie Posts: 1,719 ✭✭✭
    All you can do is submit it. Either PSA or SGC would be the best. See what happens. I would send to SGC and check Authentic just in case. What would it hurt......? Nothing but a few bucks........
    1964 Topps Football
  • vtbubvtbub Posts: 86
    Looks trimmed on top.
  • digicatdigicat Posts: 8,551 ✭✭


    << <i>Keep the grades coming

    I need more number# grades on the card. Thanks >>




    Unfortunatly, the graders don't take a poll of Message Board Members when making the final determination of a card's grade.
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