Some Thoughts on my 1-year PSA Anniversary
PaulMaul
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I first became a PSA Collectors Club Member exactly a year ago, and I thought my one year anniversary would be a good opportunity to mention some of the great benefits I've experienced as a result.
First, the obvious: value and liquidity. I had aggressively pursued high grade wacky packages material for over a decade when I joined PSA. I had a lot of great high grade stuff. Take my 1st series set as an example. Having gotten the whole set graded...and improved it (more on that later)...it's worth 8 to 10 times what it was raw. I never plan on selling, but the enhanced liquidity in the event of an unforeseen circumstance is also huge.
What I didn't expect was how much more dynamic my collecting has become since focusing on graded material. Again, I had lots of great stuff for years, but I was stagnant. I was totally unwilling to part with any "keepers" from my collection, and as a result, trading was really a closed door to me. Once I started submitting, I had to re-think this attitude. I scored 10's on several cards I didn't care that much about in the scheme of things and that I had paid next to nothing for. However, these cards were very important to other registry collectors, and I've been able to sell/trade many such stickers and really enhance the sets I care about most beyond my wildest dreams.
The last year has been great fun, and a real learning experience. Third party grading and PSA in particular has been a real asset to my collecting and I thank them as well as everyone here in the community.
I hope 2014 is equally good to all of us. Salut!
First, the obvious: value and liquidity. I had aggressively pursued high grade wacky packages material for over a decade when I joined PSA. I had a lot of great high grade stuff. Take my 1st series set as an example. Having gotten the whole set graded...and improved it (more on that later)...it's worth 8 to 10 times what it was raw. I never plan on selling, but the enhanced liquidity in the event of an unforeseen circumstance is also huge.
What I didn't expect was how much more dynamic my collecting has become since focusing on graded material. Again, I had lots of great stuff for years, but I was stagnant. I was totally unwilling to part with any "keepers" from my collection, and as a result, trading was really a closed door to me. Once I started submitting, I had to re-think this attitude. I scored 10's on several cards I didn't care that much about in the scheme of things and that I had paid next to nothing for. However, these cards were very important to other registry collectors, and I've been able to sell/trade many such stickers and really enhance the sets I care about most beyond my wildest dreams.
The last year has been great fun, and a real learning experience. Third party grading and PSA in particular has been a real asset to my collecting and I thank them as well as everyone here in the community.
I hope 2014 is equally good to all of us. Salut!
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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.
<< <i>those wacky things worth anything ? >>
Take a look.
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.
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<< <i>those wacky things worth anything ? >>
Take a look. >>
Wow!! Imagine what a PSA 9 would command!!
David, I'm assuming that sticker is rare in any grade?
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.
<< <i>Thanks Tim. Incidentally, as you know, I also collect baseball cards, though I haven't submitted any...until now! I just sent in a few nice '75s from my raw set on my renewal sub. So I look forward to seeing how that goes. I've always wondered whether PSA is unconsciously more lenient on non-sports stuff and tougher on baseball. >>
Good luck on the 75s! My favorite set of the 70s~I've been putting together a (primarily) pack fresh set of 75 minis in PSA 8 or better since 2007 and finally cracked the 85% mark.
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>those wacky things worth anything ? >>
Take a look. >>
Wow!! Imagine what a PSA 9 would command!!
David, I'm assuming that sticker is rare in any grade? >>
Yes, it's one of the two rarest wackys along with Cracked Animals.
Funny you should ask about a PSA 9:
PSA 9 Ratz Auction
Although many of us believe this card was sheet cut.
<< <i>Funny you should ask about a PSA 9:
PSA 9 Ratz Auction
Although many of us believe this card was sheet cut. >>
Why do you believe the Ratz was sheet cut?
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<< <i>Funny you should ask about a PSA 9:
PSA 9 Ratz Auction
Although many of us believe this card was sheet cut. >>
Why do you believe the Ratz was sheet cut? >>
Here is the PSA 9 next to another Ratz example:
Ratz Comparison
It appears the PSA 9 is missing the "black plate overprint" (causing the blacks to appear too light). There is a known proof sheet in the hobby which is missing this black plate, fueling speculation it could be cut from such a sheet.
Here's a quote from Jay Lynch:
"The card on the left is missing the black plate. There are 4 printing plates, process red, process yellow, process blue and black. The color inks are transparent. When the three colors overprint, you get what apperars to be a light black. So therefore, this card (the one on the left) was only printed with 3 plates instead of 4. "
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<< <i>Funny you should ask about a PSA 9:
PSA 9 Ratz Auction
Although many of us believe this card was sheet cut. >>
Why do you believe the Ratz was sheet cut? >>
Here is the PSA 9 next to another Ratz example:
Ratz Comparison
It appears the PSA 9 is missing the "black plate overprint" (causing the blacks to appear too light). There is a known proof sheet in the hobby which is missing this black plate, fueling speculation it could be cut from such a sheet.
Here's a quote from Jay Lynch:
"The card on the left is missing the black plate. There are 4 printing plates, process red, process yellow, process blue and black. The color inks are transparent. When the three colors overprint, you get what apperars to be a light black. So therefore, this card (the one on the left) was only printed with 3 plates instead of 4. " >>
I'm not convinced this is accurate. Legendary's images are seriously overexposed, and that very well may be why it appears light black.
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<< <i>Funny you should ask about a PSA 9:
PSA 9 Ratz Auction
Although many of us believe this card was sheet cut. >>
Why do you believe the Ratz was sheet cut? >>
Here is the PSA 9 next to another Ratz example:
Ratz Comparison
It appears the PSA 9 is missing the "black plate overprint" (causing the blacks to appear too light). There is a known proof sheet in the hobby which is missing this black plate, fueling speculation it could be cut from such a sheet.
Here's a quote from Jay Lynch:
"The card on the left is missing the black plate. There are 4 printing plates, process red, process yellow, process blue and black. The color inks are transparent. When the three colors overprint, you get what apperars to be a light black. So therefore, this card (the one on the left) was only printed with 3 plates instead of 4. " >>
I'm not convinced this is accurate. Legendary's images are seriously overexposed, and that very well may be why it appears light black. >>
Could be. I still think the colors look weird. The yellows in addition to the blacks.
I originally thought it could be a scanning issue, but look at the borders of the crackers. There appears to be no black at all present on the 9.
I also wonder why the white triangle around the Nabisco logo appears yellow.