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1961 Mantle - any thoughts on a PSA grade ???

CsmontieCsmontie Posts: 184 ✭✭
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Just wanted to ask the opinion of the board on this Mantle

I'm thinking PSA 4 maybe a 5 but worried about the wax stain and I am hoping I don't get a qualifier you thoughts?

I remember in the past I saw someone get rid of the wax stain by rubbing it with lighter fluid .... but was wondering if PSA would catch it.

LMK Thanks Craig

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Working on 1961 1972 1973 topps sets

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  • PiggsPiggs Posts: 1,938 ✭✭✭✭
    I'd say 4 with a stain qualifier on the back.
  • DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    If you ask for no qualifier, I would think around a 4. In the past I have used panty hose to remove wax stains, by gently rubbing in a circular motion. I saw the chat about using lighter fluid, but can't vouch for it. JMHO
    "A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb

    Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    PSA 5 (ST)
  • CsmontieCsmontie Posts: 184 ✭✭
    thanks for your opinions ..... PSA 5 (ST) equals what grade price wise PSA 3? Just wondering
    Working on 1961 1972 1973 topps sets
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,435 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>thanks for your opinions ..... PSA 5 (ST) equals what grade price wise PSA 3? Just wondering >>

    I think you may be conflating "Registry" rules with PSA grading standards.

    While a "qualifier" will drop the value of your card by 2 grades, it's not as easy to say with qualifiers.

    I'm not sure how the ST will affect value - I'll have to defer to the experts here.

    Good luck!
    Mike
  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    Looks like a battlefield ebay seller background...if so RUN
  • heritageheritage Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭
    I'm thinking a 4 stain
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>If you ask for no qualifier, I would think around a 4. In the past I have used panty hose to remove wax stains, by gently rubbing in a circular motion. I saw the chat about using lighter fluid, but can't vouch for it. JMHO >>


    Panty Hose works very well ... but only if the stain is on the front of the card ... not the reverse.
    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.
  • charrigancharrigan Posts: 2,293
    Submitted with a "no qualifiers" request .... 3, or 2 on a bad day.
  • DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    Doug, thanks for the additional info. I forgot to mention that. Too bad it doesn't work on backs image
    "A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb

    Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
  • CsmontieCsmontie Posts: 184 ✭✭
    Again thanks for all the comments and advice ......

    its a card my Brother bought me for my birthday a couple years back and I am in the process of putting together a 1961 set, was hoping I could get it graded and thought it would look nice in a PSA holder, maybe even start to nibble away at a 1961 set graded ... although with a limited budget it may take a couple years.
    Working on 1961 1972 1973 topps sets
  • CsmontieCsmontie Posts: 184 ✭✭
    Again thanks for all the comments and advice ......

    its a card my Brother bought me for my birthday a couple years back and I am in the process of putting together a 1961 set, was hoping I could get it graded and thought it would look nice in a PSA holder, maybe even start to nibble away at a 1961 set graded ... although with a limited budget it may take a couple years.
    Working on 1961 1972 1973 topps sets
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