The hunt for affordable record lots continues and this one I'm beyond pleased. Auction listing (as most buy-it-nows are beyond all reasoning) and listed as G to VG which should be in rather rough shape using the standards of those grades and stated to have some wear but all playable. Looked at some of the sellers individual record listings where he used the same grade but showed images of the actual records and decided worth a gamble.
After taking the pics I started going through them. Visually the blanket grade I guess makes sense. There was a good amount of dust/dirt on most of them but after cleaning it's about a 50/50 mix of strong VG with minimal noise (think pops/clicks/crackle mostly in quiet sections with visual light scuffs/scratches) to VG+ with occasional pop/click here and there.
Visually this is the lowest in VG condition.
The ones I describe as STRONG VG look like this.
And VG+.
And here is all the boring bits of going into details about each condition/pressings and my thoughts.
Al Wilson – La La Peace Song (STRONG VG Needs proper cleaning. Light crackle and pops/clicks here and there)
Donna Summer – Mac Arthur Park Suite 12" (STRONG VG. Light crackle in quiet sections. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendergrass – To Be True (VG Needs proper cleaning. Crackly)
Nancy Wilson – From Broadway With Love (STRONG VG. Light scuffs/scratches. Light crackle here and there with occasional pop/click. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious (VG+ Stray pop/click here and there)
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): M7-928R1-A-Re-1- ̶1̶8̶A̶ 13A AZ CB AKK
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): M7-928R1-B-Re-1- ̶1̶8̶A̶ 13A AZ CB AKK
Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious (VG+ Stray pop/click here and there)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): M7-928R1-A-Re-1-18A(scratched out) 12A AZcB
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched): M7-928R1-B-Re-1-18B(scratched out) 12B AZcB
Deniece Williams – Song Bird (STRONG VG Great quality sound with some minimal crackle in quiet sections)
Deniece Williams – My Melody (STRONG VG Great quality sound with some pops/clicks here and there. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Deniece Williams – When Love Comes Calling (STRONG VG Great quality sound with some minimal crackle in quiet sections. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Stamped O etched T1 PAL 35568-2E stamped D etched 10
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Stamped O etched T upsidedown 2 PBL 35568-1J
The Emotions – Flowers (STRONG VG plays well with minimal issues. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Stamped P (Pitman) etched PAL 34163 1C stamped TML-M C
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Stamped O etched T1 PBL-34163 1F Stamped F etched 7 stamped TML-M
re: runouts - The letter after the dash indicates which lathe was used (M = Master, S = Slave)
Emotions – Rejoice (VG visually but plays in the VG+ range for the most part)
The Emotions – Come Into Our World (NM. Clean playback)
Ashford & Simpson – Send It (STRONG VG some light crackle. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Barbra Streisand – Simply Streisand Looks (VG+ some crackle here and there. Needs proper cleaning. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Upsidedown stamped T 1 etchedXSM-117798 stamped o o (second one looks more like a P) etched 1D "14
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Upsidedown stamped T o o etched XSM-117799 1C 2 "2
Barbra Streisand – Featuring The Hit Single The Way We Were And All In Love Is Fair (VG+ clean looking with some light crackle here and there. Great sound quality. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Stamped O etched PAL 32801-1AB 1 T stamped A
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Etched PBL 32801-1AL 1T stamped what looks like D stamped C etched 20
Lou Rawls – Let Me Be Good To You (VG+ Needs a proper cleaning. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Etched T1 P.I.R. AL-36006-1D 6 stamped G O
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Etched T1 P.I.R. BL-36003-1C FW/ NS stamped O
Heatwave - Central Heating (VG Light scuffs/scratches. Plays well with most issues in the quiet sections. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Etched T1 (T usually denotes Terre Haute pressing) PAL-35260-1B Stamped STERLING C
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Stamped small P (P usually denotes Pitman pressing) Etched PBL-35260-1A (possible stamped upsidedown 1) Stamped STERLING B D
Sterling stamping is different size/font for each side.
Also picked up this DVD set from Amazon Warehouse for the outrageously expensive total of $2.13. Described as Condition: Used - Very Good Missing shrink-wrap, activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Item may come repackaged.
It is in original packaging. One disc had come loose in shipping and had a scuff that cleaned off. Otherwise all discs appear brand new.
Edited to add
Forgot to add this. The Al Wilson is another weird one where it appears to have marbled/slightly marbled appearance. Visible under bright light with a brown/black color. Pops under the blacklight.
I've been working on a 1971 Topps PSA 7/8 set ( mostly 7's ) but when PaulMaul offered me a deal
on a bunch of PSA 8's I just couldn't pass this beauty up.
@fightfraud24 said:
I've been working on a 1971 Topps PSA 7/8 set ( mostly 7's ) but when PaulMaul offered me a deal
on a bunch of PSA 8's I just couldn't pass this beauty up.
That's cool. I've been chasing that Simmons card for a while, and trying to find one at a 7-9 but they're TOUGH.
Anyone else have winning bids in the Heritage Auction on 11/17 . SGC-graded cards seem to be receiving more respect. Here is mine...very happy to add it to my collection.
Also...this lot just ended and I won this Mantle combo card from 1964. I had this card as a kid growing up...my first year buying baseball cards at the age of 8...back in the Summer of 1964.
Paid $55 for this Rickey rookie, but I may as well have stolen it. My untrained grading eye sees some very minor edge wear and small touches to the front upper left corner, and back lower right. Incredible centering front and back. I do see a dot on the back bottom right, could be a print mark? What looks like a crease on the back bottom right isn’t actually there but for whatever reason it is in the picture.
Paid $55 for this Rickey rookie, but I may as well have stolen it. My untrained grading eye sees some very minor edge wear and small touches to the front upper left corner, and back lower right. Incredible centering front and back. I do see a dot on the back bottom right, could be a print mark? What looks like a crease on the back bottom right isn’t actually there but for whatever reason it is in the picture.
I hope you are right and it gets a great grade but have you checked it closely with other similar cards? The corners concern me and I worry it might not meet min size requirement. It might have been trimmed.
Successful coin BST transactions with Gerard and segoja.
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
Paid $55 for this Rickey rookie, but I may as well have stolen it. My untrained grading eye sees some very minor edge wear and small touches to the front upper left corner, and back lower right. Incredible centering front and back. I do see a dot on the back bottom right, could be a print mark? What looks like a crease on the back bottom right isn’t actually there but for whatever reason it is in the picture.
I hope you are right and it gets a great grade but have you checked it closely with other similar cards? The corners concern me and I worry it might not meet min size requirement. It might have been trimmed.
Yes, it is the sane size as other 1980 Topps. I appreciate the comment!
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hey cgfalcone,
Very Nice...
Some really nice pickups y'all have.
The hunt for affordable record lots continues and this one I'm beyond pleased. Auction listing (as most buy-it-nows are beyond all reasoning) and listed as G to VG which should be in rather rough shape using the standards of those grades and stated to have some wear but all playable. Looked at some of the sellers individual record listings where he used the same grade but showed images of the actual records and decided worth a gamble.
After taking the pics I started going through them. Visually the blanket grade I guess makes sense. There was a good amount of dust/dirt on most of them but after cleaning it's about a 50/50 mix of strong VG with minimal noise (think pops/clicks/crackle mostly in quiet sections with visual light scuffs/scratches) to VG+ with occasional pop/click here and there.
Visually this is the lowest in VG condition.
The ones I describe as STRONG VG look like this.
And VG+.
And here is all the boring bits of going into details about each condition/pressings and my thoughts.
Al Wilson – La La Peace Song (STRONG VG Needs proper cleaning. Light crackle and pops/clicks here and there)
Donna Summer – Mac Arthur Park Suite 12" (STRONG VG. Light crackle in quiet sections. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendergrass – To Be True (VG Needs proper cleaning. Crackly)
Nancy Wilson – From Broadway With Love (STRONG VG. Light scuffs/scratches. Light crackle here and there with occasional pop/click. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious (VG+ Stray pop/click here and there)
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): M7-928R1-A-Re-1- ̶1̶8̶A̶ 13A AZ CB AKK
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): M7-928R1-B-Re-1- ̶1̶8̶A̶ 13A AZ CB AKK
Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious (VG+ Stray pop/click here and there)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): M7-928R1-A-Re-1-18A(scratched out) 12A AZcB
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched): M7-928R1-B-Re-1-18B(scratched out) 12B AZcB
Deniece Williams – Song Bird (STRONG VG Great quality sound with some minimal crackle in quiet sections)
Deniece Williams – My Melody (STRONG VG Great quality sound with some pops/clicks here and there. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Deniece Williams – When Love Comes Calling (STRONG VG Great quality sound with some minimal crackle in quiet sections. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Stamped O etched T1 PAL 35568-2E stamped D etched 10
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Stamped O etched T upsidedown 2 PBL 35568-1J
The Emotions – Flowers (STRONG VG plays well with minimal issues. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Stamped P (Pitman) etched PAL 34163 1C stamped TML-M C
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Stamped O etched T1 PBL-34163 1F Stamped F etched 7 stamped TML-M
re: runouts - The letter after the dash indicates which lathe was used (M = Master, S = Slave)
Emotions – Rejoice (VG visually but plays in the VG+ range for the most part)
The Emotions – Come Into Our World (NM. Clean playback)
Ashford & Simpson – Send It (STRONG VG some light crackle. Should bump a grade with proper cleaning)
Barbra Streisand – Simply Streisand Looks (VG+ some crackle here and there. Needs proper cleaning. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Upsidedown stamped T 1 etchedXSM-117798 stamped o o (second one looks more like a P) etched 1D "14
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Upsidedown stamped T o o etched XSM-117799 1C 2 "2
Barbra Streisand – Featuring The Hit Single The Way We Were And All In Love Is Fair (VG+ clean looking with some light crackle here and there. Great sound quality. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Stamped O etched PAL 32801-1AB 1 T stamped A
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Etched PBL 32801-1AL 1T stamped what looks like D stamped C etched 20
Lou Rawls – Let Me Be Good To You (VG+ Needs a proper cleaning. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Etched T1 P.I.R. AL-36006-1D 6 stamped G O
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Etched T1 P.I.R. BL-36003-1C FW/ NS stamped O
Heatwave - Central Heating (VG Light scuffs/scratches. Plays well with most issues in the quiet sections. Version not listed on Discogs)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): Etched T1 (T usually denotes Terre Haute pressing) PAL-35260-1B Stamped STERLING C
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): Stamped small P (P usually denotes Pitman pressing) Etched PBL-35260-1A (possible stamped upsidedown 1) Stamped STERLING B D
Sterling stamping is different size/font for each side.
Also picked up this DVD set from Amazon Warehouse for the outrageously expensive total of $2.13. Described as Condition: Used - Very Good Missing shrink-wrap, activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Item may come repackaged.
It is in original packaging. One disc had come loose in shipping and had a scuff that cleaned off. Otherwise all discs appear brand new.
Edited to add
Forgot to add this. The Al Wilson is another weird one where it appears to have marbled/slightly marbled appearance. Visible under bright light with a brown/black color. Pops under the blacklight.
Jeff
Miscut Museum
My Mess
I've been working on a 1971 Topps PSA 7/8 set ( mostly 7's ) but when PaulMaul offered me a deal
on a bunch of PSA 8's I just couldn't pass this beauty up.
Hello everyone - been out of the forum loop quite a bit lately doing the "outdoorzy" stuff but here is a recent rare pickup.
1973/74 Topps Basketball Rack with Wilt on top and Phil Jackson on back
hey UFFDAH,
Nice rack...
Picked up the final piece for my 1954 Bowman Cubs team set. Not a memorable team (they lost 90 games that year) but I've always liked the '54 design.
That's cool. I've been chasing that Simmons card for a while, and trying to find one at a 7-9 but they're TOUGH.
I had that Chamberlain card as a kid. When you look at it casually, it appears Wilt is being given a wedgie by the invisible man.
Added a Hank Aaron.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
For Sale
Managed to reel in this centered 1979 Yaz.
Andy
Anyone else have winning bids in the Heritage Auction on 11/17 . SGC-graded cards seem to be receiving more respect. Here is mine...very happy to add it to my collection.
Also...this lot just ended and I won this Mantle combo card from 1964. I had this card as a kid growing up...my first year buying baseball cards at the age of 8...back in the Summer of 1964.
These two get me to 87% completion on the Basic Set.
I have always loved that card. Nice pickup!
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
Thanks.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Just came back today....MBA
I would love to add a Musial rookie. What a nice card.
Otto Graham pre-rookie exhibits postcard.
hey Copyboy1,
Cool one...
hey Browns1981,
Yep...that's pretty cool...
hey ScoobyDoo2,
could you help me out with that gold sticker on there...Thanks...
A Diamond Star for the Cubs PC...
Nice pickup, beautiful card. Love the artwork on the early 50's Bowmans. Great name for a football player!
hey Chicago1976,
Nice one...
Some tough 1/1's for my "first card" collecting focus:
Those are ‘Mike Baker’ stickers. Mr. Baker has served as head grader at a few different firms if I recall and his opinion is pretty well respected.
While I don’t specifically know what it intimates, most stickers tend to suggest the card is at the higher end of the assigned grade.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Found an extremely faint wrinkle under magnification, otherwise looks sharp. Underrated HOF IMO. Cousy gets all the credit in that backcourt.
Kiss me twice.....let's party.
Very nice! Looks like some tough ones for a basic set. I am building the Griffey basic, so I can appreciate the journey!
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Congrats. That is an outstanding Sharman rookie. Wow!!
I always love seeing the new cards you pick up for that set.
This week's additions:
Thanks! One more coming in the mail this week. 15 left!
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
For Sale
Paid $55 for this Rickey rookie, but I may as well have stolen it. My untrained grading eye sees some very minor edge wear and small touches to the front upper left corner, and back lower right. Incredible centering front and back. I do see a dot on the back bottom right, could be a print mark? What looks like a crease on the back bottom right isn’t actually there but for whatever reason it is in the picture.
Upgrade to my 1969 set.
Am I the only one who saw this card and immediately thought "stole the ball!"?
For Sale
Picked up another Bench RC which makes the 3rd one in the last few months. Trying to find nicely centered ones for the PC along with Ryan RC.
I should have but did not. It's a little old for me. I prefer the Bird version to DJ.
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
I hope you are right and it gets a great grade but have you checked it closely with other similar cards? The corners concern me and I worry it might not meet min size requirement. It might have been trimmed.
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
@ssdawg77 love the Bourque and especially the 2 Sakic cards!
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps
Yes, it is the sane size as other 1980 Topps. I appreciate the comment!
Thankful for a gift from a friend: a nice '51 Bowman for the collection
Same guy called both - Johnny Most!
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Henderson certainly does NOT look trimmed.
I think the Celtics radio broadcasts featured Most's call for at least thirty years.
Added this 75 Aaron.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Nice! Your scanning is looking good too!
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
thanks
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/