There are times when i really suck at this

thirtytwo

mrmint23

Those 84 Topps are tough...any corner touch seems to be a 6. It gets easier over time.

frankhardy

A loupe is absolutely necessary.

1976ToppsCollector

why did they put the marino and yaz cards in sideways

seebelow

actually those are the new holders they're phasing in. what do you think? ill have to get new boxes to fit these sideway holders.

all kidding aside...sorry to hear. thats vicious. from afar, they look good to me. but don't get disheartened. because i know that it can def feel like a blow to the gut. time and experience and you'll be pulling in 8s and 9s. id be willing to bet that you'll only get better. i agree..you have to get a loupe if you don't already have one.

Stingray

Crease on the bottom left boarder of the Marino, if you were looking at it normally.

skrezyna23

I feel your pain. This was my first free CC submission.

1 1 22328397 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1989 Holsum/Schafer's Super Stars Discs 4 Don Mattingly Card
1 2 22328398 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1989 Holsum/Schafer's Super Stars Discs 4 Don Mattingly Card
2 1 22328399 MINT 9 1989 Master Bread Discs 6 Don Mattingly Discs Card
3 1 22328400 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1988 King-B 15 Don Mattingly Card
4 1 22328401 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1987 Our Own Tea Discs 6 Don Mattingly Card
5 1 22328402 MINT 9 1993 Donruss 264 Checklist Card

Bosox1976

Crack and resub that Brett --- it is a sure 6

RookieWax

The 6s make no sense. Those cards look great and the only thing you would think could knock them lower than an 8 would be a surface wrinkle. But a surface wrinkle would automatically knock them down to a 5...so again, the 6s make no sense. It happens to me on occasion...and they are the most frustrating grades to get when you send in a great looking card.

CNote

<< <i>why did they put the marino and yaz cards in sideways >>



Ha

76collector

The 6s make no sense. Those cards look great and the only thing you would think could knock them lower than an 8 would be a surface wrinkle. But a surface wrinkle would automatically knock them down to a 5...so again, the 6s make no sense. It happens to me on occasion...and they are the most frustrating grades to get when you send in a great looking card.

+1

As for those surface wrinkles that automatically drop you to a 5, don't beat yourself up over it. I just had my best sub of 70's cards ever, but still mixed in a few duds like that, they can be hard to detect. You have to angle the card in good light to see them.

Good luck with your future subs.

seebelow

Would any of those bumps be worth the cost?

galaxy27

First of all, that's what she said. Second, and zeroing in on the Yaz, I guess I'm curious as to why you'd submit a card that not only has a wrinkle, but also has a corner that someone used to floss their teeth with. Not knockin', just wonderin'.

thirtytwo

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