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Odds on this crossing to a PSA 10? 1959 Topps

scooter729scooter729 Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭
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I don't want to crack it out, since I'm happy to have it as an SGC 98 and have the Lionel Carter tag on it. But if I could get a PSA 10 out of it, I would do it.

Thoughts? The front is dead on, but will the back centering keep it from getting a PSA 10?

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  • DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    I think it is in the realm of the possible. WOW that is amazing card!!!
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  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I haven't seen back centering keep anything out of a PSA10 unless actually miscut. Off the top of my head, I think the back centering only has to be 90/10 or better.
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  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    I say no due to the tilt
  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree, Front has a tilt I just can see being happy with owing if it was a 10 in my collection.
    Keep it in the case and keep your money from paying trying to cross.
  • soundgardsoundgard Posts: 650 ✭
    Amazing card indeed.
  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
    While I know many here look at tilt when buying a card, there is nothing in the grading standards that would detract for tilt. As long as the card doesn't exceed 60/40 centering at the worst spot on a tilted card, it can still be a PSA10. This is one instance where I wouldn't crackout, and send in as a crossover with a 10 min grade if there's enough price difference between a SGC98 and PSA10.
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  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    I would not chance it. Plus the card is perfect in that holder, the green color in the card contrasted withe black insert in the holder.
  • NikklosNikklos Posts: 1,411 ✭✭✭
    God that's a beauty. PSA likes tilt!
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  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Based on measuring with a digital ruler, I get 72-28 centering on the back. A 10 needs 75-25 or better, so this one squeaks by in that regard. I definitely would not crack out such a card. Pulling a 10 on a vintage card, even a common is a tall order. Another risk is if the card is factory short. As others stated, I'd just send it in as a crossover with a min grade of 10. Nice card!
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  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry to point out the flaw of the tilt. That is the only complaint I have I guess I should have said.
    Color corners look great. But Tilt bugs me.
    Great card.
    I like it in the case it is with the history of the original collector.
  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Sorry to point out the flaw of the tilt. That is the only complaint I have I guess I should have said.
    Color corners look great. But Tilt bugs me.
    Great card.
    I like it in the case it is with the history of the original collector. >>


    Nothing wrong with pointing it out, it's how people here learn. I just didn't want the OP to think that would preclude it from receiving a PSA10.

    I stand corrected on the PSA10 back centering standard, but have seen far worse in 10 slabs.
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  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>God that's a beauty. PSA likes tilt! >>



    It really does seem like that at times. It's the most visually disturbing defect that is basically ignored by PSA.
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  • scooter729scooter729 Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭
    Thanks guys - appreciate the thoughts. I wouldn't crack and resubmit - it would either cross to a PSA 10, or stay exactly as it is.

    I'm in no rush but will probably send it in whenever I have some other crossovers to do.
  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 12,097 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Absolutely send it in for a crossover if you want it in a PSA holder.

    It sure looks nice as it is though!!!!!
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  • ClockworkAngelClockworkAngel Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭
    That is a beautiful card and absolutely worth of the Gem Mint holder.

    That being said, PSA won't cross it to a 10 holder. It's worth a shot, but don't count on it
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  • DniceDnice Posts: 848
    Send it in. No guts, no glory.
  • SteelernationSteelernation Posts: 362 ✭
    Looks great as is.

    The only reason to send it to PSA in this situation is if you plan on selling it.
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