Opinion on recent 1935 Bobby Jones pick-up

cmsgerr

So I recently picked up a 1935 J.A. Pattreiouex Sporting Events and Stars Bobby Jones. I obtained the card from a U.K. seller who specializes in tobacco cards. We had a few pleasant exchanges over email, where I made it clear that I had a strong interest in tobacco cards of prominent golfers. The first card I agreed to purchase was the above mentioned, in decent condition, but would grade at a 5, possibly 6 at most, with PSA. Anyways, he sends me an email just before posting the card to me saying that he will actually be sending me another of the same card in much better condition. I wasn't sure what to think of it, and decided to wait and see what would arrive. Boy was I shocked; the card that came was in incredible condition, so much so that I doubted it's authenticity. I took the card over to a local shop that dealt with tobacco cards, and they had no doubt it was authentic... and were pleased to see the card in such a condition.

So, what I'm hoping some of you can help me with (as I only recently started collecting vintage golf) is what grading company would be my best bet to get this card graded through? I've included a picture of the card, as I don't have a scanner yet. The four corners are dead sharp and the surface looks completely free of imperfections. The only fault I see on this card is the centring, and the fact that it is curved from top to bottom. The local shop said this is not uncommon with these picture like cards; is this true? What effect, if any, would it have on the grading? Lastly, I know the picture isn't great, and I will get a scan of it when I get a chance, but anyone want to venture a guess at what grade it can possibly get? I'll also be sure to post a scan of the back. There are slight colour reflections in the picture, that is a result of the camera and lighting; for now, believe me when I say the surface/color looks to be fantastic.

Thanks for your help!

Big80s

Great card - I just recently had two of these graded by PSA myself. That said - I prefer PSA as my grading option for vintage cards like these (w/ SGC being your runner-up). They don't dock grade for the curve of the card, but I highly suggest looking very closely to make sure there aren't any micro wrinkles on the front. This is very common with this particular set. I would put the card in a card saver and lay it under a couple of heavy books for a few days to see if you can get rid of the curve.

Great card, though - and I look forward to seeing how it grades.

fkw

Nice card

UK cards usually survive in higher grade far more often than US cards, in that Era in the UK adults collected tobacco cards, in the US it was mostly kids collecting gluing and flipping.

UK was and in some ways still are the leader in tobacco card collecting, you will still find NRMT+ sets of many of them.

With that said, the card is still very nice but the condition is not surprising at all.

warp can be flattened out easily (pressed in a book)

IMO On oddball cards, Id go with the far superior grading company... SGC... on anything other than the most common PreWar cards (T206 and R319). Common Registry Hype sets like the 2 I just noted would be better in PSA (hype resell value).

mcadams

To say that SGC is a "far superior grading company" is a joke.

TheBusiness

<< <i>To say that SGC is a "far superior grading company" is a joke. >>


Seriously.