When is it Worth Having OC cards Graded?

Piggs

The reason I ask is because in my mind I would love to upgrade these cards at some point. Except for the centering these cards are pretty clean and anything less in quality I probably should'nt

grade, right? Would the value be increased graded or kept raw if I were to sell? It seems OC on a slab is a big turn off to most. I have so many questions. Thanks. Doug

Bosox1976

I don't mind qualifiers - 9 oc tells you much more about a card than a straight 7 does.

NickM

I'd grade them. IMO it would add value in their condition, beause these are rather valuable cards, and it assures buyers there are no overlooked wrinkles or other non-obvious problems.

Nick

CrazyMind2017

<< <i>I don't mind qualifiers - 9 oc tells you much more about a card than a straight 7 does. >>


Depending on the card, 9Q can sometimes be better than 7NQ. But if the card gets knocked down to 8Q for some other reason, I'd rather have it net graded in most cases. I think a lot of 8Q cards could easily be net graded 7NQ or at least 6.5, either of which is better than 8Q.

ldferg

I grade OC Mantle's to keep them protected.

Probstein123

we grade em

Stone193

I just want to clarify an inference I just got.

If someone has a card and it has the OC qualifier - e.g. 9OC.

And let's say they would prefer NQ?

The grade one gets depends on how OC the card is IMO - i.e. my understanding.

The decrease of 9OC to 7 - i.e. a 2 grade deduction - without regard to centering is for the "Registry."

If the centering on the front is 90/10 - the best grade would be a 3.

If the centering on the front is 85/15 - the best grade would be a 4 or 5.

If the centering on the front is 80/20 - the best grade would be a 6.

Now, they do allow discretion for "eye appeal" from my understanding which could help a bit.

Just want to make clear that the "auto" drop of 2 grades for an OC qualifier is a "Registry" rule - not a grading rule if ya look at the grading standards.

Piggs

Mike, I'm surprised by the 90/10 drop to a 3. I'm more of a "grade it for what it is" collector I guess, if it's OC that's it and bag the NQ tag. Thanks for the info and advice everyone.

jeff8877

I would get them graded...

I also don't mind OC cards as they tell you a lot more about condition. I would rather have a 9OC than a straight 7 depending on how off center it is. Here is an example of what I am talking about.

Jeff

alnavman

that's a nice Clemente....I have a submission right now at PSA that includes a 1967 Namath that I hope can pop a 9OC....and I'll be happy if it does....

Piggs

Really nice Clemente Jeff, great eye appeal for sure. Here's a card I had graded a few months ago and although I thought it would get a straight 7, I'm completely happy with a OC 8. Just love the sharpness of the card along with the corners.

gameusedhoop

Stone193

I have some that I'm happy with:

Piggs

Back in the PSA typewriter flip days huh Mike? Fabulous cards and I feel better about my OC stars now. Thanks again guys.

Stone193

<< <i>Back in the PSA typewriter flip days huh Mike? Fabulous cards and I feel better about my OC stars now. Thanks again guys. >>

They be old Doug.

I like those cards and think they would look good in PSA holders - especially the Clementes.

jeff8877

Mike,

Nice looking cards you have...love the old flips too!

Jeff

Stone193

<< <i>Mike,

Nice looking cards you have...love the old flips too!

Jeff >>

Thanx Jeff.

Morgoth

That 61 Clemente should be reviewed its eye appeal is good enough for NQ IMO, unless the back is 0/100 or worse.

relaxed

I'd grade them. IMO it would add value in their condition, beause these are rather valuable cards, and it assures buyers there are no overlooked wrinkles or other non-obvious problems.

+1

jeff8877

Hi Morgoth,

Here is a scan of the back of the 61 Clemente 9 OC that I showed a pic of earlier. The back is absolutely perfect and I measure the front centering at 61/39 which qualifies for a straight 9. Never could understand why this card got an OC designation.

Any opinions as to why it got an OC designation welcome.

Jeff

rbdjr1

Doug,

Yogi, Roberto & Sandy

...that old

...and that nice

...should be graded, even 'OC qualifers'


Like 'bubblebathgirl' mentioned, PSA slabbed cards makes for safer handling!

And a possible 'bump in value' would be a sweet bonus!


IMO, "Willie" is worth PSA slabbing (that's Willie Shakespeare, not Willie Mays!)




rd

P.S. Nice OC examples everyone!

Stone193

Shakespear for everyone!



Very nice card Robert.