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Thoughts on this 1975 Yount?

maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
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I recently submitted this to PSA and it came back as an 8. I was hoping for more. Centering looks perfect and it has sharp corners and edges all around. Surface is great. The only spot that I could see being a flaw is the bottom edge. It's a tad "rougher" than the other 3.

Opinions on if folks think it's worth resubmitting to try for that 8.5

Thanks,
Ryan

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Chipping along the bottom edge is the likely reason it didn't grade higher. I could certainly see this card in an 8.5 holder, though. How is back centered?


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  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Either way, that is a sharp looking card. image
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  • cjaccardicjaccardi Posts: 542


    << <i>I recently submitted this to PSA and it came back as an 8. I was hoping for more. Centering looks perfect and it has sharp corners and edges all around. Surface is great. The only spot that I could see being a flaw is the bottom edge. It's a tad "rougher" than the other 3.

    Opinions on if folks think it's worth resubmitting to try for that 8.5

    Thanks,
    Ryan

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    one of the best Yount I have seen
  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Here's a photo of the back. Not great centering, but within the range of 9, i would think.

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Here's a photo of the back. Not great centering, but within the range of 9, i would think.

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    Definitely within range. I would crack and resub this one. The upside is worth it.


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  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Do you think it's worth cracking or should I do a review in case? I've had success with both methods. I used one of my free CC submissions for this one. I wonder if I should pay for a higher service level.

    Thanks for the opinions.

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Do you think it's worth cracking or should I do a review in case? I've had success with both methods. I used one of my free CC submissions for this one. I wonder if I should pay for a higher service level.

    Thanks for the opinions. >>



    You could try to review route at first. I have had some success with that option also, but I believe PSA is more conservative when reviewing star cards. I don't believe there's any evidence to suggest that paying for a higher service level improves your results, just that you will get your cards back quicker.


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  • jay0791jay0791 Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭✭
    Maybe its the back...Beaut.
    I can see it in a 8.5
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  • NHLfightguyNHLfightguy Posts: 525 ✭✭
    Back is easy in 9 range.

    Is it in the new holder?
  • LittletweedLittletweed Posts: 623 ✭✭✭
    I would crack and resubmit. From the picture, it looks too nice to only be an 8, unless there is a surface issue.
    Matt

  • DniceDnice Posts: 848
    Yes it is in a new holder nhlfightguy.

    As for the card itself, it wouldn't look out of place at all in an 8.5 holder.
  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    Looks like you got a tough grader on that one, unless there's something I can't see from the pic
    It may be borderline but I think it could easily be a 9 with a different grader
    I wouldn't hesitate cracking and subbing until I got the 9
  • buntbunt Posts: 625 ✭


    << <i>Looks like you got a tough grader on that one, unless there's something I can't see from the pic
    It may be borderline but I think it could easily be a 9 with a different grader
    I wouldn't hesitate cracking and subbing until I got the 9 >>






    uhhhhh
  • MauriceMaurice Posts: 1,136
    I'd be satisfied with the PSA 8.

    Bottom left corner (bottom right when viewing the back).
  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    I wasn't shocked with the 8 knowing how tough the graders are on 75s. That said, this one is much, much nicer than my other Yount PSA 8 and other 75s I own graded 8. Here's a better scan of the front of the card.

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  • mattinglymint23mattinglymint23 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭
    It boggles the mind at times. That is one hell of a card.
  • MrNearMintMrNearMint Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭
    Send it to BVG!
  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beauty! PSA just kills '75s. Any card from mid 60' to mid 70's with WHITE borders all around that looks like that get a 9 or 10.
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  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Yep. Pretty frustrating to see a card like this come back in an 8 holder. Based on the feedback from everyone, it sounds like I would have a decent shot at an 8.5 at least. I'm going to send it in for review (not cracking it out) first to see if I can get the bump. Will be sure to update this thread when I know.

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  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Crack it. No chance it comes back lower...
    Mike
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  • hyperchipper09hyperchipper09 Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Crack it. No chance it comes back lower... >>



    Agree with this. Wish the one I used to have looked as good this particular "8" image
  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice Yount. I agree that the lower left corner is the culprit but I've seen worse on 9s. It's worth a resub. Definitely should be at least an 8.5 but then we all know how subjective the granting of half grades are.
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  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Funny thing is on this sub I had an 78 8.5 molitor rc come back that I had cracked out. I guess they could only give me one on this order. image

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  • SteelernationSteelernation Posts: 362 ✭
    I wouldn't be satisfied with an 8 at all on that card. Great looking card. Is the lower left corner due to the picture. Either way minor. Should def get a bump up. And worth it monetarily.
  • shagrotn77shagrotn77 Posts: 5,609 ✭✭✭✭
    I would absolutely send it back at least twice more if it doesn't bump on the next try. It's a very solid 8.5. I'm torn about whether or not you should submit in the holder, since the card is freshly graded. Still, I guess I'd give that one shot, then move on to cracking. Good luck!
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  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Mailed it off to psa today along with two others for review. We will see how I do.

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  • ClockworkAngelClockworkAngel Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Mailed it off to psa today along with two others for review. We will see how I do.

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    Good Luck! I think you have a great shot at an 8.5 on that Yount
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  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Thanks! I'm hoping to have the same success you did with the 64 Rose. Congrats on that one.

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  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Grade just popped on my review. I kept the card in the previous holder and sure enough, it landed in an 8.5 this time. I feel much better about this one now, but I'm a little disappointed that I had to "pay twice" to get that grade. Thanks to everyone on the thread who gave their opinions and encouraged me to send it in. Unfortunately it was a no go getting the other 2 cards bumped image

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  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice bump image
    Mike
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  • GoDodgersFanGoDodgersFan Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭
    Nice job on the bump.
  • mattinglymint23mattinglymint23 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭
    Fantastic. Nice to hear a success story now and then. Glad it didn't take too long either.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Chipping along the bottom edge is the likely reason it didn't grade higher. I could certainly see this card in an 8.5 holder, though. How is back centered? >>



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    Congrats on the bump!!


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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Congrats on the bump and as a side note, awesome avatar!

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  • maysmantlemaysmantle Posts: 363 mod
    Gotta love Fletch.

    Here's card in it's new holder. How much better does this look with the 8.5 label?

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  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    I say 8 is about right considering what I have owned in the past.Never got better than an 8.
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  • mattinglymint23mattinglymint23 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭
    nice bump
    you got me thinking...
    does this have a shot?

    imageimage
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>nice bump
    you got me thinking...
    does this have a shot?

    imageimage >>



    That is a nice card, but top left corner and T/B centering likely prevent it from grading any higher.


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