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To grade or not to grade - That is the question

mygottamygotta Posts: 1,652
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Since my initial send to PSA, I am cautious about what I send in to get graded and for what reason. Most of what I send is purely for reselling purposes. At the same time I am more aware of what and how the grading system works and what to expect, both as a grade and an appropriate market value with it. I am hoping with the right cards, I can expand a little without too much personal capital put into it. I still scratch my head when I see some PSA 10's go for under 5 bucks when it costs roughly 5-6 bucks for the grading alone. I know its not a perfect market or a perfect system, however, there are some items that you can rely on being more bankable. Anyway, these are 5 cards I have as possibilities, but I am looking for your opinion on the matter of whether these are better off selling raw, or get graded. I hope I am not imposing by the question. It's mpt something I want to do regularly, however, I am still new at this so some opinions will be helpful. Thanks. Anthony

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The best card is clearly the Winfield.. But I dont think its a 10, but I am hoping at least a 9......

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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Anthony,

    You need to fix the pictures!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No on the Messier..


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  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    It could be just the scan, but the left edge on the Winfield worries me. I would send it in for grading anyway, as it looks like a lock for an 8 if it grades.

    I would leave the rest raw.
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  • mygottamygotta Posts: 1,652


    << <i>It could be just the scan, but the left edge on the Winfield worries me. I would send it in for grading anyway, as it looks like a lock for an 8 if it grades.

    I would leave the rest raw. >>



    Just curious. What do you see on the left edge?
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    It looks a little wavy to me near the middle of the left edge. The right edge does not look that way.
    Could just be the scan; could just be my eyes playing tricks on me- but if something is there it would concern me a little.

    Nevertheless, nice card and I'd send it in. Assuming it hasn't been tampered with, I think it's an 8 for sure. Maybe 8.5. I think some combination of centering and corners probably keep it out of a PSA 9 holder.
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
    -CDs Nuts, 1/20/14

    *1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
    *Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA
  • mygottamygotta Posts: 1,652
    I agree the centering is slightly high. There is a little red spot to the right above his shoulder which concerns me as well. And I believe thats a fish-eye near his chin. Nice looking without it blown up the way it is. I did not notice them until I just scanned it.

    Under a loop that I have, the left side seems to have less of a clean edge than the right, but not sure how significant it is in the eyes of those that look at.

    The Gifford I did not think I would grade, but that its a 1958 made me wonder if age made a difference in the matter.

    The Canseco is not perfect so thats out. The Messier is too off-center. Its a popular card so it should sell ok on its own.

    The Clemente is also off center with rough corners. Seems a common problem with this card judging from my research. But equally a popular card and should be ok selling it raw.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Agree with Walt the Winfield is the best of the lot--PSA 8, imo..


    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.
  • bcubsbcubs Posts: 344 ✭✭✭
    You have a shot at an 8 on the Winfield but I would not bother grading the rest of those cards.

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  • onebamafanonebamafan Posts: 1,318 ✭✭
    Raw....none will grade high, selling graded wil not be worth the time or money. Agreed Winfield is an 8.
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