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Will this Elgin Baylor rookie cross to a PSA 8 or better?

This card looks sweet in person. I think it may be better than the PSA 8.5 on ebay right now: PSA 8.5 GIVE ME SOME OPINONS EXPERTS!!!!! Thanks in advance.

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  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I say yes .. 8
    The white on the bottom scares me but it's still a close yes
  • My main concern about this card is there is there is an awful lot of snow under his right arm, above his shoulders, and above his left arm; not sure if it's enough for PD, but possible.
  • jboxjbox Posts: 408 ✭✭


    << <i>My main concern about this card is there is there is an awful lot of snow under his right arm, above his shoulders, and above his left arm; not sure if it's enough for PD, but possible. >>



    Thanks for the opinions guys. I agree with the snow. It's funny that it didn't jump out at me at all until I scanned the card. Keep the opinions coming guys, I appreciate it a lot!

    jbox
  • Okay, I'm gonna say it. Diamond cut or trimmed?
    Card is not squared and doesn't sit properly.
  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
    card is fine. Just Snow keeps it from higher.
    Solid card centered great
  • So with the top edge flat against the insert, is the bottom suppose to hike up
    to the right from the back scan?
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    OK...I gotta do it....here is what I think of SGC....

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    Now....do you think the card is fine and not trimmed?


  • << <i>Okay, I'm gonna say it. Diamond cut or trimmed?
    Card is not squared and doesn't sit properly. >>



    Agreed.
    Just looks off.
  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Trimmed or diamond cut? I don't know. I would expect same degree of diamond cut top and bottom. I do know I would not crack and submit. Crossover attempt only.
    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
    http://www.unisquare.com/store/brick/

    Ralph

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    The gaps in the red (left and right side) indicated to me that it was diamond cut
    seeing that the top edge is flat against the insert. After seeing the bottom in blue,
    IMO the top or bottom edge may have had a haircut. I'm just saying.

    To answer the OP, I think it's a generous 8 with the snow and the crud on his face.
    I do not think it will cross due to either a miscut or EOT.
  • jboxjbox Posts: 408 ✭✭
    Thanks a lot guys! This is why I love this board. I would vomit if I cracked this thing and it came back EOT. I love the unbiased opinions, because we tend to see what we want to see in our own cards. I really do appreciate everyone taking time to chime in.

    jbox
  • The crud on his face is always there. Check eBay. Every card up there has the same mark.
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    agree with Bryan 100%.
  • cardbendercardbender Posts: 1,831 ✭✭
    That Baylor is pretty nice. I've seen 61 Fleers with uneven cuts to the top and bottom
    borders. It should grade fine. I don't think it's trimmed. I would measure it to make sure
    it's within range of 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".

    As mentioned by wallst32, the slight snow on the front near the bottom might prevent a straight cross to a PSA 8 holder.
  • pclpadspclpads Posts: 457 ✭✭
    For all the reasons cited above, if you sub it and ask for an 8, it well could come back, "didn't meet min. grade." Nothing lost. You'd still have a sharp SGC 88. If you roll the dice and bust it, it could come back, "EOT" or "AUTH." See the problems Bobby had w/ Hagen. Personally, I'd be happier than a pig in slop to have that as it is.
  • TNP777TNP777 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭
    I'll throw this out there - apologies if I'm wrong

    Hi, Gio


  • << <i>I'll throw this out there - apologies if I'm wrong

    Hi, Gio >>



    Lol! image

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  • jboxjbox Posts: 408 ✭✭


    << <i>I'll throw this out there - apologies if I'm wrong

    Hi, Gio >>



    I'm somewhat new and a bit slow so can somebody splain this?
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