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First PSA submission results. - Scans added with one 10.

DJJazzBassDJJazzBass Posts: 129 ✭✭✭
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I joined the PSA grading service a few weeks ago and sent in my first 15 cards to be graded. No cards went in without fairly strict magnifying glass checks. A few long shots went in with high hopes but doubts. While waiting, I opened up 3 new packs of 1980 Topps baseball cards. The best card from all 3 packs turned out to be the Henderson rookie. Excitement took over, and I was 50/50 that it would get a 9 or 10 grade. I sent it overnight, as a “same day” service, and fully insured. It came back as an 8. Oh well. Lesson learned on that one. Perhaps I need a better magnifying glass. image
Overall, I am very pleased and had a lot of fun. Next set of 15 cards was mailed yesterday. Couple of 1952’s in that batch.

Here are the results from the first 15, followed by a scan of the Henderson:

MINT 9 1975 Topps 35 Ron Santo
EXCELLENT-MINT 6 1975 Topps 90 Rusty Staub
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1975 Topps 583 Andy Etchebarren
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1975 Topps 173 Steve Rogers
NEAR MINT 7 1975 Topps 259 Len Randle
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1975 Topps 415 John Hiller
GEM MINT 10 1975 Topps 110 Wilbur Wood imageimage
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1975 Topps 278 Paul Lindblad
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1975 Topps 178 Cesar Tovar
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1975 Topps 230 Catfish Hunter
NEAR MINT 7 1975 Topps 1 '74 Highlights Hank Aaron
MINT 9 1975 Topps 320 Pete Rose image
MINT 9 1975 Topps 260 Johnny Bench image
NEAR MINT 7 1975 Topps 65 Drew Pearson
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1981 Topps 316 Dan Hampton

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Hey Moose! Rocco! Help the Judge find his checkbook, will ya!

Comments

  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats! Nice to see a 10 on your first sub and my two fav cards from that set in a 9. Well done image Too bad on the Hendu, though they are extra tough on that card it seems.
    Who is the Golf Card Guy?
  • charrigancharrigan Posts: 2,293


    << <i>Perhaps I need a better magnifying glass. >>



    I'm sure your eyes are fine! It's T/B centering that's the issue, not the corners!
  • slum22slum22 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭✭
    That is an excellent first sub (or any sub). A gem in a vintage set and mint HOFers are always welcome in any sub. Keep it up! Let's see some scans of the 75'simage
    Steve
  • MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭
    Nice job! More pics when you have the time, please image
  • schapkoschapko Posts: 341 ✭✭
    As the # 20 75 Topps registry set... I say very nice sub on the 75s! On the Henderson, T/B and snow in the black background got you the 8. The snow is the hardest part about grading the Henderson RC.

    Great job though!
    Buying 75 Topps Reg. Size PSA 9
    1975 Topps Registry Set "Scott's 75 Topps Set"
  • DJJazzBassDJJazzBass Posts: 129 ✭✭✭
    Thank you all for your great comments. This was a lot of fun. I'll post pics when I get them back. Good thing I got a new/better scanner.
    This forum is great for learning as well as seeing awesome cards.
    Cheers!
    Hey Moose! Rocco! Help the Judge find his checkbook, will ya!
  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great job on the '75's super tough to get mint grades on that year!!!!

    2013,14 and 15 Certificate Award Winner Harmon Killebrew Master Set and Master Topps Set
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Congrats on the WOOD. One sold last month for $135.00.

    The Henderson, IMO, is graded accurately. T/B centering hurt that one and I think the top right corner has a slight touch.
    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.
  • MantleFan23MantleFan23 Posts: 700 ✭✭✭✭
    Great first sub on the 1975's. To get a 10 and a few nines on the stars is great for a first sub or any sub. Post pictures when you get them back. I have a 60 card sub into PSA right now....all 1975. Hope my eyes were as good as yours image

    Jeremy
  • timpatgtimpatg Posts: 319
    Rose is also a nice hit. $150 card unless you get one of those fancy stickers that makes it $250
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Fine 75's image
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭
    A 10 on your first sub!!! Congrats. image


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • billwaltonsbeardbillwaltonsbeard Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭✭
    Congrats on that 40 yr old PSA 10!! And that's a nice looking Rickey RC too.

    Nice sigline too. I've always wondered what exactly happened when Moose and Rocco caught up to Judge Smails.
    My cards on COMC
  • vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭
    Nice work. Especially on the 75s. Are those pack pulls?

    General question: Are they as tough on the 75 Regs as they seem to be on the minis?

    Jim

    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The rookie getting it done in his debut! Congrats!


    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.
  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    Wow, that's a hell of a sub, one that most of the vets here would be proud of. 75's are super tough! Well done, can't wait to see more scans. 3 mint HOFers, wow!
  • jay0791jay0791 Posts: 3,539 ✭✭✭✭
    monster 1st sub
    congrats

    Nice rose and bench hit !!!!!!!!!!!
    Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets
    1948-76 Topps FB Sets
    FB & BB HOF Player sets
    1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
  • DJJazzBassDJJazzBass Posts: 129 ✭✭✭
    Thank you very much, and thanks to all for the congrats. The '75 set is really tough and I'm not sure why I'm so focused on it. I have about 10 more that didn't even make the first sub. Probably 8's at best according to those results. I tried to be as strict as possible.
    I'm really looking forward to scanning the Rose and Bench. I can't remember how nice they were, but they'll look great in the PSA cases with "9's" on them.
    I plan on catching a big "10" soon. I'll have to be much stricter than on that Henderson though.

    So inspiring when I see people post their "10's".



    << <i>Wow, that's a hell of a sub, one that most of the vets here would be proud of. 75's are super tough! Well done, can't wait to see more scans. 3 mint HOFers, wow! >>

    Hey Moose! Rocco! Help the Judge find his checkbook, will ya!
  • RedRomad275RedRomad275 Posts: 728
    You did much, much better than I did on my first submission. I let my emotion do the grading and not my eyes. Nice Job!

    Red

    Looking for 81-84 Topps Stickers in PSA 9 or better, 81 Topps Scratch offs, 83 Topps Fold outs in PSA 8 or better, 83 Fleer Stamps and 81/86 Fleer Star Stickers in PSA 9 or better.
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  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    Very, Very nice first submission. You seem to have a very good eye. I would love to see scans of your "10" and your Rose and Bench.

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • DJJazzBassDJJazzBass Posts: 129 ✭✭✭
    The mail just arrived with my first 15 submissions. Top 3 scanned. Overall, I am very happy with the results. I'm looking forward to the next 15.
    Thank you all again. Cheers!
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    Hey Moose! Rocco! Help the Judge find his checkbook, will ya!
  • RedRomad275RedRomad275 Posts: 728
    Awesome! I am partial to those Reds as I have both in 9 as well.

    Red

    Looking for 81-84 Topps Stickers in PSA 9 or better, 81 Topps Scratch offs, 83 Topps Fold outs in PSA 8 or better, 83 Fleer Stamps and 81/86 Fleer Star Stickers in PSA 9 or better.
    >

  • hookemhookem Posts: 971 ✭✭
    Nice sub and thanks for sharing. Personally I would crack and resub that Henderson. I think on the right day it's a 9.
    Hook'em
  • packCollectorpackCollector Posts: 2,786 ✭✭✭
    nice cards but I don't know if that wood should be a 10. I have a brutal time understanding centering on 75's but the top to bottom looks way off to me. would be interested what the 75 guys think

    would be good to get the opinions because it would suck to send in 50 cards like that next time and get all 8's and be shaking your head that they all look like the 10
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Wood is centered slightly high T/B but within parameters for the grade and for this issue PSA prefers cards centered a bit higher vs cards centered a bit lower.


    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.
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,887 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The Wood is centered slightly high T/B but within parameters for the grade and for this issue PSA prefers cards centered a bit higher vs cards centered a bit lower. >>



    Whereas with '71s it's the exact opposite. I wonder why? Must just be an eye appeal judgment.
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
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