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Nuances of the 1970 Topps "reverse", and impact on the grade.

ddfamfddfamf Posts: 507 ✭✭
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I have some 1970 Topps baseball I'm considering for my next submission. I like the grey borders and am sentimental as this was the year I was born.

In regards to their perceived condition, there are some with a really "bright" or "colorful" reverse and some whose reverse has "aged" or "faded" over time, into a more dull yellow color; not terrible, but there is definitely a discernible difference between the extremes.

Is this typical of this year of cards?

As I have never submitted any 70's previously, what impact does the reverse "shade or color" have on the grade received?

Any information regarding this specific year, and other nuances that might influence the grading would be welcomed.

Thanks gentlemen.

Dal

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  • cpettimdcpettimd Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭
    I am no expert but: I have read here that the brighter backs may be from wax, and the other from vending. I have about 100, 1970 graded topps BB, all PSA 8 and 7. I have submitted about 20. I do not think the back color affects the grade- my cards are 50%/50% with regards to the back color.
    Collecting Clemente master (#6) and basic PSA registry sets, Hank Aaron master and basic sets, Mantle oddball issues, 1970's mega decade HOFs, 1967 Topps pin ups, and high grade Topps Clemente and Aaron. Numerous transactions with over 100 board members.
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    no difference. but wear sunglasses when viewing the bright backs. image
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,168 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've wondered that myself. I have seen both styles in great condition. I think the Nolan Ryan that I got an 8 on a few years back was a dull back.

    Shane

  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    Does the reverse side of a card have a reverse side?
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,168 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Does the reverse side of a card have a reverse side? >>



    Weren't you the guy who, within the last hour, asked why a "wise man" and a "wise guy" were opposites? image

    Shane

  • proofer2proofer2 Posts: 186 ✭✭
    I've got several PSA 10's, some yellowed, some bright white
  • CapeMOGuyCapeMOGuy Posts: 134
    Some on the forums have talked about different card stock being the reason for white and dingy reverses in some years, could this be the same cause?

  • IchiroDeportedIchiroDeported Posts: 1,610 ✭
    i soaked my entire set in oxy clean, its wicked bright and shiny now.
  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    Last month I subbed a bunch of 70s that had the same variance yours have. To my surprise, I saw no difference in the final grade - I got 9s with both bright and duller reverses.
  • ddfamfddfamf Posts: 507 ✭✭
    Thanks all! We'll see what happens!

    Happy Father's day!
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