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1962 Topps Baseball peeples - What say you?

itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
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here's another one of those singles that was just kinda dangling there with no interest and no bids but mine, and now that i have it in hand, it looks pretty darn nice for a common with a population which includes 42 PSA 8's, 1 PSA 8.5 and none higher than that, so of course i'm intending to submit it with high hopes....if anyone has a'62 Stephens #38 PSA 8 just for the sake of comparison, please post it, i'd appreciate it, opinions welcome, thanks.......image

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  • HeritageAddictHeritageAddict Posts: 3,266
    It is nice looking, but I think the corners will keep you out of a 9 holder.
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  • thedutymonthedutymon Posts: 4,323 ✭
    Afternoon,

    PSA NM+ 7.5, outside chance at an 8. Bottom right corner from scan keeps it from grading any higher.

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  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    7.5 due to tip touches and pd's
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    thanks guys, here's a pic of the back.....i agree with the contention that a corner or corners will diminish the grade.....i'm feeling a PSA 8 is in my future, but an 8.5 would be somewhat of a pleasant surprise i guess.....i'm more interested in the protocol with regard to the print marks on the card's front surface and if it will contribute to dragging down the grade.....if nothing else, we'll have a fun little debate. image

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  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,564 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd say 7 or 7.5. They are much tougher than they once were on 62's. The snow/PD are pretty rampant on this card in general, hence the lack of 9's. This one isn't too bad, but the corners make it a 7.5 and the pd will probably cost you the half point.

    Hope I'm wrong.

    Mike
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  • bishopbishop Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭
    Nice card. Wonder where Gene is these days
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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭


    << <i>I'd say 7 or 7.5. They are much tougher than they once were on 62's. The snow/PD are pretty rampant on this card in general, hence the lack of 9's. This one isn't too bad, but the corners make it a 7.5 and the pd will probably cost you the half point.

    Hope I'm wrong. >>



    you're right Mike....i just examined a few of my 62s which have graded PSA 8 or better and one clearly defining characteristic is a clean surface free of print dots and flecks....i'm still hoping someone here has a PSA 8 example just so i can look.
  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭


    << <i>.i'm still hoping someone here has a PSA 8 example just so i can look. >>



    Here's one, itzie. Hope it helps...

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  • RonBurgundyRonBurgundy Posts: 5,491 ✭✭✭
    By their own grading standards it's an 8, but it'd take you 3 or 4 trips through the grading room before it gets in an 8 holder. If you're lucky.
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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    MikeB thanks very much for posting that, exactly what i was hoping to see.....if i'm seeing it correctly, there is a touch of the print flecking on the surface, but i'm also seeing 4 smokin' corners....sweet card.
  • brendanb438brendanb438 Posts: 1,595 ✭✭✭
    As usual if all else fails maybe you can consign the card over to Waverly and he can sell it as mint for ya.

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  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭


    << <i>MikeB thanks very much for posting that, exactly what i was hoping to see.....if i'm seeing it correctly, there is a touch of the print flecking on the surface, but i'm also seeing 4 smokin' corners....sweet card. >>



    Glad to hear you got what you needed. This card a piece of fine art in an well-centered frame, isn't it?? image
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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>MikeB thanks very much for posting that, exactly what i was hoping to see.....if i'm seeing it correctly, there is a touch of the print flecking on the surface, but i'm also seeing 4 smokin' corners....sweet card. >>



    Glad to hear you got what you needed. This card a piece of fine art in an well-centered frame, isn't it?? image >>



    listen here, mister.....all it takes is a nudge to get me started and this may be my newest target for set building, i think i'm hooked.

    i'll be in touch. image
  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>As usual if all else fails maybe you can consign the card over to Waverly and he can sell it as mint for ya.

    image >>



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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Very nice looking card. Good luck with your submission. I hope I am wrong, but with the PDs and the corners I say 7 - 7.5.
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  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    Corners make it a 7
  • Mickey71Mickey71 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭✭
    7. That 8 shown is a smoker.
  • alnavmanalnavman Posts: 4,129 ✭✭✭
    Straight from Wikipedia:

    Glen Eugene Stephens (born January 20, 1933 in Gravette, Arkansas) was an Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (1952-53 and 1955-60), Baltimore Orioles (1960-61), Kansas City Athletics (1961-62) and Chicago White Sox (1963-64). He also played one season in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons (1966).

    In 12 seasons he played in 964 Games and had 1,913 At Bats, 283 Runs, 460 Hits, 78 Doubles, 15 Triples, 37 Home Runs, 207 RBI, 27 Stolen Bases, 233 Walks, .240 Batting Average, .325 On-base percentage, .355 Slugging Percentage, 679 Total Bases and 17 Sacrifice Hits.

    On June 18, 1953 Stephens became the first major leaguer in the modern era (since 1900) to have 3 hits in a single inning. The record was matched in 2004 by Johnny Damon, who coincidently also accomplished this feat as a Red Sox as well.

  • TabeTabe Posts: 6,183 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>7. That 8 shown is a smoker. >>


    That 8 looks like a 9 to me - gorgeous card.

    Tabe
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