Does this 1965 Topps Mantle have a shot at a PSA 7?

frankhardy

In my opinion, this card is at least a solid EXMT to EXMT+. Does anybody think that it has a shot at a PSA 7?

Dpeck100

Do cards with four touched corners actually get grades as high as Near Mint?

I have had numerous cards with razor sharp corners and strong centering and just a touch of print snow get PSA 7's.

frankhardy

<< <i>Do cards with four touched corners actually get grades as high as Near Mint?

I have had numerous cards with razor sharp corners and strong centering and just a touch of print snow get PSA 7's. >>



It just depends on how much the corners are touched. NM cards don't have to have razor sharp corners. At least, that is my experience.

Dpeck100

I certainly realize they don't have to have razor sharp corners. I just was not aware that a card with all four corners touched could grade that high. Perhaps they can and I just didn't realize it.

frankhardy

<< <i>I certainly realize they don't have to have razor sharp corners. I just was not aware that a card with all four corners touched could grade that high. Perhaps they can and I just didn't realize it. >>



I actually am not sure either. The grading standards say that "There may be slight fraying on SOME corners" (emphasis added). I guess you could assume that SOME could mean 3 corners, but all 4 corners because it would say all. (?)

otwcards

Sorry, but it appears to be a PSA 6 at best...

gemint

I think there's too much rounding for a 7. I would say 6 is the correct grade. Doesn't mean someone won't give it a 7 though. I've been pleasantly surprised before on cards that come back as 7s.

Dpeck100

What does the EX-MT description say?

frankhardy

<< <i>Sorry, but it appears to be a PSA 6 at best... >>



Hey, haven't I seen you somewhere before?

frankhardy

<< <i>What does the EX-MT description say? >>



It says "corners" (with no number).

PSA EX-MT 6 card may have visible surface wear or a printing defect which does not detract from its overall appeal. A very light scratch may be detected only upon close inspection. Corners may have slightly graduated fraying. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. Card may show some loss of original gloss, may have minor wax stain on reverse, may exhibit very slight notching on edges and may also show some off-whiteness on borders. Centering must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.

handyman

If it was centered nuts 50-50 all around I could see maybe this getting a 7 after a few trys. But with that much wear and the top bottom centering combined Id say 6 at best as well.

PSASAP

The fact that it's Mantle, and not a common, might compel the grader to pay closer attention to it. In other words, it's not a card that can be buried amongst other cards in a similar condition.

aconte

I would say no dice too! 5-6 to me.

aconte

DanBessette

<< <i>If it was centered nuts 50-50 all around I could see maybe this getting a 7 after a few trys. But with that much wear and the top bottom centering combined Id say 6 at best as well. >>



Is that also a surface scratch up and to the right from mantle's head?

dennis07

NM 7: Near Mint
A PSA NM 7 is a card with just a slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only. Most of the original gloss is retained. Centering must be approximately 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

Just from the definition it has a shot as long as the grader interprets some corners and all four corners as the same.


Edited to add: If the scratch mentioned is on the card it probably wont get a 7.

frankhardy

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<< <i>If it was centered nuts 50-50 all around I could see maybe this getting a 7 after a few trys. But with that much wear and the top bottom centering combined Id say 6 at best as well. >>



Is that also a surface scratch up and to the right from mantle's head? >>



It is not a surface scratch. I looped it and it looks to be a print line.

Dboneesq

Shane ... I agree with the others ... I think if you get an EZ grader it could be a "6" ... could be a "5" just as well. IMO too much wear on the corners and the T/B centering does not help. GOOD LUCK.

miconelegacy

Nice Mantle.

I would say 5.5 if they actually used the .5.

If not could be a 5 or a 6 depending on grader.

Good Luck! Let us know how it turns out.

frankhardy

You guys have swayed me that it probably doesn't have a shot at 7. However, looking at it in hand, this card is a very solid 6. I would say it gets a 6 probably 9 out of 10 times and the time it gets a 5, it is from the grader of death.

Dboneesq

<< <i>and the time it gets a 5, it is from the grader of death. >>


or if I submit it!

Dboneesq

NOW I see why you asked!

frankhardy

<< <i>NOW I see why you asked! >>