I've been working on a 63F set since 2004 I believe - I often forget to look and it's gonna cost me since this card is tough to find centered and I never picked up the Koufax - last card needed - and it's inflated over the past 5 or 6 years.
New pickup - PS: came and looks better than the scan they used - this is the new scan
This is first graded example for this card. It has no creases, it has no alterations and it also has no explanation; despite paying for a level that affords the submitter ‘grader notes’, there were none provided so I have no way of knowing why it wasn’t assigned a numeric grade. There is nothing quite like paying for Express and getting bulk service. 😉
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@1951WheatiesPremium said:
This is first graded example for this card. It has no creases, it has no alterations and it also has no explanation; despite paying for a level that affords the submitter ‘grader notes’, there were none provided so I have no way of knowing why it wasn’t assigned a numeric grade. There is nothing quite like paying for Express and getting bulk service. 😉
I believe when you pay for a service and its not delivered that may very well meet the legal requirement for fraud?
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972) Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
@1951WheatiesPremium said:
This is first graded example for this card. It has no creases, it has no alterations and it also has no explanation; despite paying for a level that affords the submitter ‘grader notes’, there were none provided so I have no way of knowing why it wasn’t assigned a numeric grade. There is nothing quite like paying for Express and getting bulk service. 😉
I believe when you pay for a service and its not delivered that may very well meet the legal requirement for fraud? Good luck with that. Cohen is not afraid of the SEC so he certainly is not afraid ofus pissants on this forum.
Makes sense, I’m not afraid of anything that is in my back pocket, either.
😁
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@1951WheatiesPremium said:
This is first graded example for this card. It has no creases, it has no alterations and it also has no explanation; despite paying for a level that affords the submitter ‘grader notes’, there were none provided so I have no way of knowing why it wasn’t assigned a numeric grade. There is nothing quite like paying for Express and getting bulk service. 😉
I really enjoy your posts. I've never been a big Mantle guy but learn so much about all the things out there from what you put up. Just so many cool things I'd never know about if you didn't keep posting them. Thanks.
@1951WheatiesPremium said:
This is first graded example for this card. It has no creases, it has no alterations and it also has no explanation; despite paying for a level that affords the submitter ‘grader notes’, there were none provided so I have no way of knowing why it wasn’t assigned a numeric grade. There is nothing quite like paying for Express and getting bulk service. 😉
I really enjoy your posts. I've never been a big Mantle guy but learn so much about all the things out there from what you put up. Just so many cool things I'd never know about if you didn't keep posting them. Thanks.
Wow.
Thank you so much.
That means a great deal to me; more than you know.
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@1951WheatiesPremium said:
Sorry for two posts; here’s the card back that didn’t load in my prior post.
Ob-La-Di
Ob-La-Da
Life goes on (yeah!)
La La La La life goes on…
In regard to the back of the piece. Note it states "Area code" with the zip code number thereafter. Maybe should of stated Zip code.
Nice item regardless.
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@1951WheatiesPremium said:
Sorry for two posts; here’s the card back that didn’t load in my prior post.
Ob-La-Di
Ob-La-Da
Life goes on (yeah!)
La La La La life goes on…
In regard to the back of the piece. Note it states "Area code" with the zip code number thereafter. Maybe should of stated Zip code.
Nice item regardless.
So, the original owner did that stamp on all 12 cards in the set. It’s somewhat forgivable as ZIP Codes were still a relatively new thing at that time. And since it was a stamp, I’m guessing ol’ Walter probably didn’t want to throw it out….😂
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Grades Popped after 6 months and 2 days and I got murdered.
Cards came back 3, 4, and 5 grades lower than they should.
9s with a shot at a 10 got 4's and 5's. Yeah, right.
Sure, it's possible I missed something on 1, maybe 2 cards, but all of them?
Funny how this coincidentally happened after my battles with PSA about their mislabeling of the Hostess Twinkies Panels and not grading a cataloged card issue.
Below are highlights of properly graded cards from this sub:
No real blockbusters but I grabbed the Gilliam at a good price and to me '53s look good even in lower grade. Stallcup was a two grade upgrade and CENTERED. Can pass that up.
@Vaderb8 said:
Thanks! Here’s a picture of the back - there’s a spot of some kind between Height and Home.
I can’t find any creasing or wrinkling anywhere on the card.
You can’t see it in the picture, but there are faint rubber band marks around the center of the card and what looks to be some light wax on the front near his hat.
Like I said, I’m thrilled - it presents much nicer than the average 3.
Looks like that dot on the back in fact is what knocked it down. Really nice card, you got a keeper there. Congrats
There are several gash marks on the front surface of the Mantle which affects the presentation by damaging the color. Technically, it would be considered paper loss, especially on a Mantle that historically gets extra scrutiny anyways. The spot on the back isn't such a big deal, were eye appeal a key element here, then the gash marks would be the culprit. Without those flaws the card would be a 6 or 6.5, I think.
@Vaderb8 said:
Thanks! Here’s a picture of the back - there’s a spot of some kind between Height and Home.
I can’t find any creasing or wrinkling anywhere on the card.
You can’t see it in the picture, but there are faint rubber band marks around the center of the card and what looks to be some light wax on the front near his hat.
Like I said, I’m thrilled - it presents much nicer than the average 3.
Looks like that dot on the back in fact is what knocked it down. Really nice card, you got a keeper there. Congrats
Is that a clear baggie on the back of the card? Or just glare from the photo? Seems to fit in the holder, not sure why PSA would add a bag.
And I've been picking up some raw Japanese Ohtani cards. We'll see how these pan out in person. Shoulda prolly considered picking these up in October in when they were 1/3 of the price. So it goes. Still sweet cards.
@Vaderb8 said:
Thanks! Here’s a picture of the back - there’s a spot of some kind between Height and Home.
I can’t find any creasing or wrinkling anywhere on the card.
You can’t see it in the picture, but there are faint rubber band marks around the center of the card and what looks to be some light wax on the front near his hat.
Like I said, I’m thrilled - it presents much nicer than the average 3.
Looks like that dot on the back in fact is what knocked it down. Really nice card, you got a keeper there. Congrats
Is that a clear baggie on the back of the card? Or just glare from the photo? Seems to fit in the holder, not sure why PSA would add a bag.
@ElMagoStrikeZone said:
There are several gash marks on the front surface of the Mantle which affects the presentation by damaging the color. Technically, it would be considered paper loss, especially on a Mantle that historically gets extra scrutiny anyways. The spot on the back isn't such a big deal, were eye appeal a key element here, then the gash marks would be the culprit. Without those flaws the card would be a 6 or 6.5, I think.
The ‘gash marks’ are print defects and not scuffs or paper loss. Whatever the reason for the technical grade, I’m still thrilled to have picked up such a nice 3.
@Chicago1976 said:
Is that a clear baggie on the back of the card? Or just glare from the photo? Seems to fit in the holder, not sure why PSA would add a bag.
It’s sealed within the case. Not sure why PSA uses it. I’m not certain but it doesn’t seem to be used for all 1956 Topps.
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I've been working on a 63F set since 2004 I believe - I often forget to look and it's gonna cost me since this card is tough to find centered and I never picked up the Koufax - last card needed - and it's inflated over the past 5 or 6 years.
New pickup - PS: came and looks better than the scan they used - this is the new scan
My Set
pop. 100
Bought and opened a 1981 bk pack. jabbar is nuts centered
A few set set pickups.
For Sale
I love a good Dorsett card
A couple of new additions.
This is first graded example for this card. It has no creases, it has no alterations and it also has no explanation; despite paying for a level that affords the submitter ‘grader notes’, there were none provided so I have no way of knowing why it wasn’t assigned a numeric grade. There is nothing quite like paying for Express and getting bulk service. 😉
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Sorry for two posts; here’s the card back that didn’t load in my prior post.
Ob-La-Di
Ob-La-Da
Life goes on (yeah!)
La La La La life goes on…
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
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I believe when you pay for a service and its not delivered that may very well meet the legal requirement for fraud?
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
Makes sense, I’m not afraid of anything that is in my back pocket, either.
😁
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That’s a stunner!!!
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A few more for the HOF set, brings me to just over 96%....
pop. 1
I really enjoy your posts. I've never been a big Mantle guy but learn so much about all the things out there from what you put up. Just so many cool things I'd never know about if you didn't keep posting them. Thanks.
Wow.
Thank you so much.
That means a great deal to me; more than you know.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
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Here are some cards from some of the obscure sets that have my interest .
In regard to the back of the piece. Note it states "Area code" with the zip code number thereafter. Maybe should of stated Zip code.
Nice item regardless.
Tough black lines make these '69's difficult to sticker for centering ....
And a MBA - Gold! Congrats…
Rare 75' Error card off for grading - walk through service.
So, the original owner did that stamp on all 12 cards in the set. It’s somewhat forgivable as ZIP Codes were still a relatively new thing at that time. And since it was a stamp, I’m guessing ol’ Walter probably didn’t want to throw it out….😂
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
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I can never have too many of these babies 🥳
great looking late eighties topps football cards. makes me want to maybe buy some late eighties football sets.
Two for my set, and one for my kid.
This re-holder took over 4 months..... Personally, I think they lost it.... pop. 20 of the Yaz.
WOW
Grades Popped after 6 months and 2 days and I got murdered.
Cards came back 3, 4, and 5 grades lower than they should.
9s with a shot at a 10 got 4's and 5's. Yeah, right.
Sure, it's possible I missed something on 1, maybe 2 cards, but all of them?
Funny how this coincidentally happened after my battles with PSA about their mislabeling of the Hostess Twinkies Panels and not grading a cataloged card issue.
Below are highlights of properly graded cards from this sub:
I already had one with goofy and now I have the other 5. 1974 Denmark packs
Nice Skenes pull, Chris!
Thanks. I didn't pull the Skenes. I bought it already graded. Hopefully it increases in value.
Tough to get MBA gold on this issue.... Not my first MBA rodeo with this RC. But the last for sure.
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 80.16% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.23% Complete)
My son just pulled this from a $7 fat pack from Wal Mart.
😎
Super happy to pick this one up as 68 OPC hockey in PSA 8 or higher are super tough, especially a key rookie!
Bought this RAW off Ebay and now graded
Couple more. Jonathan Ogden. What a great LT. I like finding vintage like the Matson. Shows nicely without breaking the bank. 😄
I had to see for myself what all this Gem Mint slab junk modern hubbub is all about.
No real blockbusters but I grabbed the Gilliam at a good price and to me '53s look good even in lower grade. Stallcup was a two grade upgrade and CENTERED. Can pass that up.
Looks like that dot on the back in fact is what knocked it down. Really nice card, you got a keeper there. Congrats
There are several gash marks on the front surface of the Mantle which affects the presentation by damaging the color. Technically, it would be considered paper loss, especially on a Mantle that historically gets extra scrutiny anyways. The spot on the back isn't such a big deal, were eye appeal a key element here, then the gash marks would be the culprit. Without those flaws the card would be a 6 or 6.5, I think.
Over a month late, but worth the wait.
Is that a clear baggie on the back of the card? Or just glare from the photo? Seems to fit in the holder, not sure why PSA would add a bag.
Chipping away at my Aaron run. These put me past the halfway mark. 14 down. 10 to go!
And I've been picking up some raw Japanese Ohtani cards. We'll see how these pan out in person. Shoulda prolly considered picking these up in October in when they were 1/3 of the price. So it goes. Still sweet cards.
Well, now I've seen everything. An Ohtani card with him pitching through a rainstorm of Skittles.
When 79's are nice they are sweet. I just wish PSA would not use the 55 point wells for a 20 point card!
ON ITS WAY TO NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
Absolutely not a fan of the bag.
The ‘gash marks’ are print defects and not scuffs or paper loss. Whatever the reason for the technical grade, I’m still thrilled to have picked up such a nice 3.
It’s sealed within the case. Not sure why PSA uses it. I’m not certain but it doesn’t seem to be used for all 1956 Topps.