Thoughts on this 1968 Nolan Ryan.

rltexas1 · December 5, 2013 12:54AM

Hi everyone.

I am fairly new to this forum .. but this would be my biggest purchase yet.

Any thoughts on this card?

It looks pretty good to me .. better than some of the other ones I have seen.

1968 Nolan Ryan

orioles93 · December 5, 2013 12:55AM

Looks good to me. What's your concerns?

rltexas1 · December 5, 2013 12:58AM

Its just a big purchase and I am not in front of it.

Centering to me looks good. Better than others.
Corners are look good to me to.
Back looks good.

Did I miss anything?

Basically I was just looking for a 2nd pair of eyes on this one and make sure I dont miss a red flag.

I have an itch to buy one .. I have let a few already slip by me.
Dont get me wrong as much as I want one I am not in a huge rush.

PaulMaul · December 5, 2013 1:14AM

As an anal nut, this card looks like a nice 8 to me. One corner (the one near the Mets circle) appears to be noticeably touched. The cut seems nice, the only VERY minor issue being a slight tapering on the long bottom edge. Overall, a very nice 8.

jay0791 · December 5, 2013 1:15AM

Centering is off side/side.
Thus is not a top end card and I would not pay top $ for it. IMHO

It is nice and straight 8 but you can find better for this $ IMHO

here is latest VCP on this card

Latest Auction Prices for: PSA 8 - Average Price: $1,381.63
Select GraderPSASGCGAIBVGPSA-Q Select GradeAUTH11.522.533.544.555.566.577.588.5910 Listing Type: All Auction Buy It Now Best Offer Show: 2550100All Date Auction Link Seller Buyer Bids Price Extra
11/16/13 Goodwin Auction | Image 10 $1,220.94
11/11/13 eBay Auction | Image quietcornertrading p***- 28 $1,326.00
10/21/13 eBay Listing | Image mandlcards o***i BIN $1,450.00
10/11/13 Mile High Auction | Image 8 $1,789.76
10/10/13 eBay Auction | Image bigboydsportscards3 e***m 27 $1,450.00
10/3/13 eBay Listing | Image bright.futures.hospice j***4 BIN $1,500.00
9/19/13 eBay Listing | Image spikemax r***v BIN $1,450.00
9/11/13 eBay Auction | Image sports-cards-forever t***h 16 $1,225.00
9/7/13 eBay Auction | Image scahom1 g***d 9 $1,377.00
8/25/13 eBay Auction | Image firefighting a***t 2 $1,275.00
8/9/13 eBay Auction | Image prewarcardcollector 2***r 23 $1,526.00
8/9/13 eBay Listing | Image vintagescards s***_ BIN $1,650.00
7/26/13 Greg Bussineau Auction | Image 10 $1,470.00
7/25/13 eBay Listing | Image wildwoodstaff t***t Best Offer $1,350.00
7/11/13 eBay Auction | Image

So seller is asking hi end $.
Don't get me wrong a true blazer could ger $2K

PaulMaul · December 5, 2013 1:17AM

<< Centering is off side/side.
Thus is not a top end card and I would not pay top $ for it. IMHO

>>

If the centering was perfect, it would likely be an 8.5. Wouldn't you say an 8 with perfect centering is likely to have more corner wear? Perhaps you regard that as more desirable, but not everyone does.

1954 · December 5, 2013 1:34AM

I think the card is a very nice example. The centering is great in my opinion. If this is a card that appeals to you then do it.

rltexas1 · December 5, 2013 1:34AM

I was also checking two out on Milehigh ..

This is a very nice 8.5

http://www.milehighcardco.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=33057

And this is a BVG 9 ... but I think the 8.5 looks better than this one. It could just be the picture.

BVG 9

larryallen73 · December 5, 2013 1:35AM

Looks like a 9oc to me so I would pay 7 money for it.

TheDudeAbides · December 5, 2013 1:48AM

Nice Ryan, most of the backs are off center, this one stands above most in that regard.

JoeBanzai · December 5, 2013 1:49AM

<< 

<< Centering is off side/side.
Thus is not a top end card and I would not pay top $ for it. IMHO

>>

If the centering was perfect, it would likely be an 8.5. Wouldn't you say an 8 with perfect centering is likely to have more corner wear? Perhaps you regard that as more desirable, but not everyone does. >>

Don't try bringing logic into the grading process, it doesn't work that way. If you read these threads, you have seen the examples of both over and under graded cards.

First of all it is an attractive card, front centering is a bit off, back has a slight tilt (I don't usually care about the back, but this IS a $1700.00 purchase). Bottom corners are hard to see clearly, the scan doesn't "zoom" in well enough for me to get a good enough look at any of the corners.

I would pass on this card for the reason stated "not a high end 8 for a high end price" wait for one that comes up in an auction and see if it goes cheaper.

Buy it Now's are usually priced too high when they first pop up (in my opinion) to see if there are any people that are willing to pay more than an item is worth.

You say you are not in a huge rush, that is good. Wait for a better one is my advice.

Good luck and welcome to the boards!

LarkinCollector · December 5, 2013 1:59AM

Personally, I like the eBay 8 the best. The backs of the other two would drive me crazy more than the one touched corner (in addition to the print spots on the front of the 8.5).

hyperchipper09 · December 5, 2013 2:18AM

Tapering on the bottom edge reminds me of an 8 I have that I use for an avatar. Card looks pretty solid. Nice 8. Nothing more, nothing less.

Maurice · December 5, 2013 2:34AM

I'd definitely pass on that BVG card.

The PSA 8 looks ok, but I think you can find a better one.

The PSA 8.5 is nice but you can probably find a PSA 8 in an older holder that will be just as nice for a lower price.

rltexas1 · December 5, 2013 2:52AM

Thanks for taking the time to help me out.

I think I will wait and see what comes around.

I have also been looking at SGC cards in hopes of a crossover but based on another thread that is also iffy since I want at least a PSA 8.

This one looks nice .. and i requested a picture of the back. Plus its hard to tell because of the black case.

SGC 7.5

LarkinCollector · December 5, 2013 3:08AM

<< This one looks nice .. and i requested a picture of the back. Plus its hard to tell because of the black case.

SGC 7.5 >>

There's a back scan already, just scroll down in the listing. Looks similar to the PSA8 w/1 touched corner, but with a slight tilt and the back's not as centered.

Steelernation · December 5, 2013 5:00AM

Looks to me like a $1300 card lately, at best. Probably high 1200's. For the above reasons given.

stormtrooper80 · December 5, 2013 6:00AM

Wait a minute! Where's the white line on the bottom? I thought all Nolan Ryan RCs had a white line on them. We need an expert to clear this up! Bobby!

itzagoner · December 5, 2013 6:03AM

evil troll!! go away!! back to your drippy little slime bucket intrepid interloper!!

bobbyw8469 · December 5, 2013 6:04AM

I am here Bill....what do you need my child?

bobbyw8469 · December 5, 2013 6:05AM

<< Wait a minute! Where's the white line on the bottom? I thought all Nolan Ryan RCs had a white line on them. We need an expert to clear this up! Bobby >>

I have an SGC and now a BVG....would you like to see them?? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! Pretty please with sugar on top??????

stormtrooper80 · December 5, 2013 6:06AM

TTT

bobbyw8469 · December 5, 2013 6:11AM

<< TTT >>

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW YOU GET IT TROLL!!!! I have some legitimate Topps Nolan Ryan rookie cards I want everyone to see!!!!! Multiple copies!

UnwoundSage · December 5, 2013 6:18AM

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<< Wait a minute! Where's the white line on the bottom? I thought all Nolan Ryan RCs had a white line on them. We need an expert to clear this up! Bobby >>

I have an SGC and now a BVG....would you like to see them?? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! Pretty please with sugar on top?????? >>

Wow, really? Is this the 4th grade and your dad can beat up my dead? Are you trying to compensate for some deficiency? Do you drive a big truck with really big tires?

stormtrooper80 · December 5, 2013 6:20AM

Slabbed · December 5, 2013 6:33AM

The PSA 8 Nolan Ryan you are looking at is being sold by a very top notch dealer, E-mail him with any Questions about the card, The dealers name is Bruce Perry.

bobbyw8469 · December 5, 2013 6:50AM

Thank you slabbed. Trolls, go away.

UnwoundSage · December 5, 2013 7:09AM

<< Thank you slabbed. Trolls, go away. >>

Trolls? You post a self serving thread that was meant to draw attention to you and when no one cares you bump it but we are the trolls?

bobbyw8469 · December 5, 2013 8:50AM

If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck...guess what good buddy?

gemint · December 5, 2013 9:23AM

It looks like a nice 8 to me. Print looks better than most but beware of photoshop enhancement (not alteration but boosting color settings). I don't know that I'd pay $1600 for it. As others have stated, send Bruce an email and see if he is willing to move on the price. There should be some room in it based on historical sales data.

Thoughts on this 1968 Nolan Ryan.

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