Question for collectors submitting raw baseball cards from the early to mid 1960's
Mickey Mays
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I'm interested in raw BB cards that are 55 to 60 years old, submitted to PSA.
Percentage wise, how many of you cards grade PSA 8 or higher? I am building a 1966 set at PSA 8 or higher, my rate is about 40% of the raw cards I sub get a PSA 8, never got a 8.5 or 9.
How do you do ?
Thanks
Tony
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When I was subbing the regular cards for my set, I rarely got anything below an 8 unless it was some kind of hard to find card that I needed as a filler.
From very early on in my collecting, I saw that card sellers would offer nothing for any of my cards, even though they were in very nice shape. I began scrutinizing the cards I was buying and generally would pass on anything with any kind of flaw.
1966 is much easier to get 8's on than some of the other 1960's sets (1962 is a BEAST! 1963 also tough.).
You need to look closer; corners, centering, surface, printing, ALL must be nearly flawless. The backs can be off-center, but no marks or stains. I use a magnifier to check corners and hold card up to direct sunlight to check for creases and other surface problems.
A good magnifier light is worth the investment !
Bosox1976