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gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
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I have most of a 1972 set, and I think some of the cards are perfect. A couple would be 1/1's. I would like to grade them, but I want some opinions about whether they are that good, or if I am just overly optimistic? So I would like someone with grading experience to help me decide.

I figured out how to post, and it is rather addictive. More to come when I get home from work.

Thanks in Advance.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

Margaret Thatcher

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    bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭
    Posting pictures is easy, it only requires you to scan them and upload the pictures to some other website of your choosing. Then you can use the picture button on the editing toolbar to enter a ling to them.

    If the number of pictures is reasonable, I'd be happy to host them and then post the links if you'll PM me.
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    Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
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    Successful deals to date: thedudeabides,gameusedhoop,golfcollector,tigerdean,treetop,bkritz, CapeMOGuy,WeekendHacker,jeff8877,backbidder,Salinas,milbroco,bbuckner22,VitoCo1972,ddfamf,gemint,K,fatty macs,waltersobchak,dboneesq
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    ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    www.photobucket.com

    its free and easy....AND addictive!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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    gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    I only had time to do one. I will try and do more later. Let me know opinions.

    Thanks,

    Rob

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    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
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    RobbyRobby Posts: 657 ✭✭✭
    GopherFan

    The Hisle card appears to have excellent centering .....................several corners appear to have slight touches of wear on them ! In my opinion , I think it would grade out to a Psa 8 .......................really takes razor sharp corners to garner a 9.......................you really have to force yourself to be unbiased when it comes to looking at your own cards to get a 9 or 10 ! Good luck with submitting your cards for grading !
    Robbie
    Collect 1964 Topps Baseball
    1963 Fleer
    Lou Brock Master Set
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    Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree - 8.
    Mike
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    gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    Thanks for the responses. I will try and get some more loaded today.

    Rob
    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
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    gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    Two more.

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    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
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    gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    Thanks BBG. I still don't notice the tilt. But I have never sent a card in to be graded. And I was hoping the red dust was razor burn.image

    More after work. These aren't the best. But I only had 20 minutes to do it so I grabbed a few in a hurry. I will spend more time tonight looknig through them.

    Rob
    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
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    mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    As a general concept, those that have not submitted before are generally not experienced in the nuances between an 8, 9 and 10 grade. More specifically, they are very hard to differentiate, and even experienced submitters cannot consistently tell the difference between a 9 and 10. You are correct in that a Population 1 PSA 10 card often can bring significant money. But there is a very good reason why, despite tens of thousands of submissions of a particular year / brand, there are still no or few PSA 10s of a card graded. It is worth submitting raw, high-grade commons to familiarize yourself with the process.

    You have some great cards, as evidenced by your scans, but I agree with the posters above: they do not pass the scan test for Gem Mint quality.

    Marc
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.
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    gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    Thanks for the help guys. I currently keep them stored in a book with Ultra Pro Platinum Pages. If I was to transfer them to Card Saver I's, do you also put them in a soft sleeve?

    Rob
    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
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    bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>Thanks for the help guys. I currently keep them stored in a book with Ultra Pro Platinum Pages. If I was to transfer them to Card Saver I's, do you also put them in a soft sleeve?

    Rob >>



    That debate is one of the most enduring on here. IMO, it's not necesaary for storing them, but is necessary for submitting them. Also, use the slightly larger vintage card sleeves whenever you DO use sleeves. It's easy to ding a corner when inserting vintage cards into the smaller standard sleeves.
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    Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
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    Successful deals to date: thedudeabides,gameusedhoop,golfcollector,tigerdean,treetop,bkritz, CapeMOGuy,WeekendHacker,jeff8877,backbidder,Salinas,milbroco,bbuckner22,VitoCo1972,ddfamf,gemint,K,fatty macs,waltersobchak,dboneesq
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    bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


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    << <i>Thanks for the help guys. I currently keep them stored in a book with Ultra Pro Platinum Pages. If I was to transfer them to Card Saver I's, do you also put them in a soft sleeve?

    Rob >>



    That debate is one of the most enduring on here. IMO, it's not necesaary for storing them, but is necessary for submitting them. Also, use the slightly larger vintage card sleeves whenever you DO use sleeves. It's easy to ding a corner when inserting vintage cards into the smaller standard sleeves. >>




    It's a fun question of math. If you use sleeves then you have twice the chance of dinging corners because of the double inserting (yes that sounds dirty). That said, once it's in the sleeve it's much less likely to cause major damage when inserting into Card Saver 1s.

    We never use soft sleeves. Just go straight from the rack packs, vending, wax or cello right into the Card Saver 1s. It's quicker, and if you're dealing with a large volume of cards it's kinda crazy to add another layer of process. That said, if you prefer the sleeves and it makes you feel better about your collection then go for it! >>



    You stated some of my thoughts better than I could. For storing/viewing - no sleeves. It's like my other favorite hobby - one layer of protection is necessary, but two is just annoying. image

    Still think when you move them from the CS1 to a CS2 for subbing, it's a good idea to add a sleeve. But I am starting to waffle on that.
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    Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
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    Successful deals to date: thedudeabides,gameusedhoop,golfcollector,tigerdean,treetop,bkritz, CapeMOGuy,WeekendHacker,jeff8877,backbidder,Salinas,milbroco,bbuckner22,VitoCo1972,ddfamf,gemint,K,fatty macs,waltersobchak,dboneesq
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    gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    I didn't have time to go through any last night. I looked at a couple, and scanned them and then blew the corners up to 50x or so. You could see little tiny chipping if you looked close at 50x. I thought they graded with a naked eye though, so maybe that is OK. I will just have to break down and send some in.

    Rob A.
    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
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    cards651cards651 Posts: 665 ✭✭
    Good points, bubblebathgirl. I have sent in too many cards over the years where I have missed a minor wrinkle. It put me into the 4 or 5 range.
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    gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    I have been looking for wrinkles. My wife thinks I have something wrong with me. Although she has always felt that way about an "adult" collecting baseball cards.

    No looking today. I don't think she would appreciate me ignoring her on our anniversary.image
    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
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