My first ever PSA pack submission results- POPPAGE and just my two cents on pack grading
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I am new to grading packs and actually did a little better than I thought I would on the grades.
1) NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JOSE CANSECO-TOP- (Thought is was not worthy of a 7 but wanted to see how they grade).
2)MINT 9 1987 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK BO JACKSON-TOP- (thrilled, thought it would be an 8 at best)
3)MINT 9 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK MARK McGWIRE-TOP( Thought it might 9, totally happy)
4)NEAR MINT 7 1981 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK RICKEY HENDERSON-TOP/MIKE SCHMIDT-BACK (only one I thought was MINT that got a lower grade)
5)MINT 9 1981 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK TIM RAINES-TOP(will look good in my registry set)
6)NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1982 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK CAL RIPKEN JR.-TOP (thought this might 9 but will try again with another pack)
7)MINT 9 1984 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DAN MARINO-TOP (so, happy because I love the 1984 Topps FB so much)
8) MINT 9 1989 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK BILL RIPKEN, FF ERROR-TOP
9)NEAR MINT 7 1984 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DON MATTINGLY-TOP(don't know what I missed here)
10)MINT 9 1984 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DARRYL STRAWBERRY-TOP
11)GEM MINT 10 1987 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JERRY RICE-TOP 1/1 GEM MINT
12)NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1983 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JOE MONTANA-TOP
13)MINT 9 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DWIGHT GOODEN-TOP
14) NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DWIGHT GOODEN-TOP
Before submitting packs, I always thought a cello pack is a cello pack UNLESS you have torn corners or the top card is O/C. I worried more about if they pack was AUTHENTIC instead of assigned condition.
After my first submission, I feel even more like that. They seem to be all over the place with what they are looking for in my humble, novice opinion. For someone like me that does not care about grades it is irrelevant. However, those GEM MINT buyers may like the information. I just want the pack protected and authenticated. However, I prefer a well centered "7" over an O/C 9 anyday.
Again, just my two cents.
I will probably renew my PSA subscriptions just so I can submit packs on a regular basis. I already have probably ten-twenty more packs I want to submit.
1) NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JOSE CANSECO-TOP- (Thought is was not worthy of a 7 but wanted to see how they grade).
2)MINT 9 1987 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK BO JACKSON-TOP- (thrilled, thought it would be an 8 at best)
3)MINT 9 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK MARK McGWIRE-TOP( Thought it might 9, totally happy)
4)NEAR MINT 7 1981 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK RICKEY HENDERSON-TOP/MIKE SCHMIDT-BACK (only one I thought was MINT that got a lower grade)
5)MINT 9 1981 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK TIM RAINES-TOP(will look good in my registry set)
6)NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1982 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK CAL RIPKEN JR.-TOP (thought this might 9 but will try again with another pack)
7)MINT 9 1984 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DAN MARINO-TOP (so, happy because I love the 1984 Topps FB so much)
8) MINT 9 1989 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK BILL RIPKEN, FF ERROR-TOP
9)NEAR MINT 7 1984 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DON MATTINGLY-TOP(don't know what I missed here)
10)MINT 9 1984 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DARRYL STRAWBERRY-TOP
11)GEM MINT 10 1987 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JERRY RICE-TOP 1/1 GEM MINT
12)NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1983 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JOE MONTANA-TOP
13)MINT 9 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DWIGHT GOODEN-TOP
14) NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DWIGHT GOODEN-TOP
Before submitting packs, I always thought a cello pack is a cello pack UNLESS you have torn corners or the top card is O/C. I worried more about if they pack was AUTHENTIC instead of assigned condition.
After my first submission, I feel even more like that. They seem to be all over the place with what they are looking for in my humble, novice opinion. For someone like me that does not care about grades it is irrelevant. However, those GEM MINT buyers may like the information. I just want the pack protected and authenticated. However, I prefer a well centered "7" over an O/C 9 anyday.
Again, just my two cents.
I will probably renew my PSA subscriptions just so I can submit packs on a regular basis. I already have probably ten-twenty more packs I want to submit.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
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I felt similar to the way you do when I first began submitting cards to PSA, as I thought many of my cards that should have graded Mint 9 kept coming back NM 7. That said, there is almost always a reason why a pack (or card) grades NM 7 as opposed to Mint 9 or Gem Mint 10. Grading is essentially subjective, but the variances are less confounding the more you submit. Good luck with your next sub!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Good job on the cellos. The only thing that left me scratching my head is I don't see any Reds cellos.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
It's always nice to get a Gem Mint pack and Jerry Rice is a good one to get it on.
They are tough on those 1981's. Was the Rickey OC at all?
Overall, great first submission!!!
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>The only thing that left me scratching my head is I don't see any Reds cellos.
That's because me and Tim have them all.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Congrats on the sub, Nathan! Some very nice packs in there!
I felt similar to the way you do when I first began submitting cards to PSA, as I thought many of my cards that should have graded Mint 9 kept coming back NM 7. That said, there is almost always a reason why a pack (or card) grades NM 7 as opposed to Mint 9 or Gem Mint 10. Grading is essentially subjective, but the variances are less confounding the more you submit. Good luck with your next sub! >>
No, I am HAPPY with this submission.
I am so happy to have a Gooden, Strawberry, Marino, McGwire and Ripken FF PSA 9 in my PC.
I think they overgraded more than they undergraded IMHO.
We will resub a few packs in the future and see what they come back.
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<< <i>Congrats on the sub, Nathan! Some very nice packs in there!
I felt similar to the way you do when I first began submitting cards to PSA, as I thought many of my cards that should have graded Mint 9 kept coming back NM 7. That said, there is almost always a reason why a pack (or card) grades NM 7 as opposed to Mint 9 or Gem Mint 10. Grading is essentially subjective, but the variances are less confounding the more you submit. Good luck with your next sub! >>
No, I am HAPPY with this submission.
I am so happy to have a Gooden, Strawberry, Marino, McGwire and Ripken FF PSA 9 in my PC.
I think they overgraded more than they undergraded IMHO.
We will resub a few packs in the future and see what they come back. >>
Oh, ok. I was going by the 2-3 packs that you thought should have graded higher. In any case overall, it's a great first sub, even if it's 80s stuff..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
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<< <i>The only thing that left me scratching my head is I don't see any Reds cellos.
That's because me and Tim have them all.
LOL...
And I still count Seaver as a Met even those years he was wearing that awful red uni..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
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<< <i>Congrats on the sub, Nathan! Some very nice packs in there!
I felt similar to the way you do when I first began submitting cards to PSA, as I thought many of my cards that should have graded Mint 9 kept coming back NM 7. That said, there is almost always a reason why a pack (or card) grades NM 7 as opposed to Mint 9 or Gem Mint 10. Grading is essentially subjective, but the variances are less confounding the more you submit. Good luck with your next sub! >>
No, I am HAPPY with this submission.
I am so happy to have a Gooden, Strawberry, Marino, McGwire and Ripken FF PSA 9 in my PC.
I think they overgraded more than they undergraded IMHO.
We will resub a few packs in the future and see what they come back. >>
Oh, ok. I was going by the 2-3 packs that you thought should have graded higher. In any case overall, it's a great first sub, even if it's 80s stuff..
@Tim-LOL, Thanks. Yes, I am pleased and just learning. It is funny how a pack is in better condition when it is in our collection; compared to being listed on ebay that we are trying to buy for our collection.
@Mike- not sure on centering, it was not perfect but the pack itself seemed clean on the outside to me.
@Cincy, I am working on some Reds for my next submission. I will buy yours from you.
T206 Set - 300/524
<< <i>Nathan, I think you and I should pool our money together and buy out Mike and Tim's Reds collection.
When we get together in May/early June near Myrtle Beach we need to get our gameplan together.
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<< <i>Nathan, I think you and I should pool our money together and buy out Mike and Tim's Reds collection.
When we get together in May/early June near Myrtle Beach we need to get our gameplan together. >>
That's fine because me and Tim have already gotten together and hired some muscle to safeguard our unopened Reds collection.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
8) MINT 9 1989 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK BILL RIPKEN, FF ERROR-TOP
Joe
<< <i>I am new to grading packs and actually did a little better than I thought I would on the grades.
1) NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JOSE CANSECO-TOP- (Thought is was not worthy of a 7 but wanted to see how they grade).
2)MINT 9 1987 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK BO JACKSON-TOP- (thrilled, thought it would be an 8 at best)
3)MINT 9 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK MARK McGWIRE-TOP( Thought it might 9, totally happy)
4)NEAR MINT 7 1981 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK RICKEY HENDERSON-TOP/MIKE SCHMIDT-BACK (only one I thought was MINT that got a lower grade)
5)MINT 9 1981 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK TIM RAINES-TOP(will look good in my registry set)
6)NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1982 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK CAL RIPKEN JR.-TOP (thought this might 9 but will try again with another pack)
7)MINT 9 1984 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DAN MARINO-TOP (so, happy because I love the 1984 Topps FB so much)
8) MINT 9 1989 FLEER BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK BILL RIPKEN, FF ERROR-TOP
9)NEAR MINT 7 1984 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DON MATTINGLY-TOP(don't know what I missed here)
10)MINT 9 1984 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DARRYL STRAWBERRY-TOP
11)GEM MINT 10 1987 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JERRY RICE-TOP 1/1 GEM MINT
12)NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1983 TOPPS FOOTBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK JOE MONTANA-TOP
13)MINT 9 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DWIGHT GOODEN-TOP
14) NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1985 TOPPS BASEBALL CELLO PACK CELLO PACK DWIGHT GOODEN-TOP
Before submitting packs, I always thought a cello pack is a cello pack UNLESS you have torn corners or the top card is O/C. I worried more about if they pack was AUTHENTIC instead of assigned condition.
After my first submission, I feel even more like that. They seem to be all over the place with what they are looking for in my humble, novice opinion. For someone like me that does not care about grades it is irrelevant. However, those GEM MINT buyers may like the information. I just want the pack protected and authenticated. However, I prefer a well centered "7" over an O/C 9 anyday.
Again, just my two cents.
I will probably renew my PSA subscriptions just so I can submit packs on a regular basis. I already have probably ten-twenty more packs I want to submit. >>
Nathan,
looks like your 1st sub is a success! you're on your way keep it up,
maybe in a couple of years i'll be getting graded packs from you,,
Jose
That haunted me for a few months and taught me a lesson.
Jose sold me a Henderson 9 and then this Marino 9 finally can let me stop being mad at myself for letting those two get away.
Happy Birthday Matt
Jose, any pack of mine I sumbit, you need for your collection let me know and I will repay the favor(s) you have given to me.