Grading Quandry - need insight please

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Wondo
Wondo Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭
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I have a nice 95% raw set of 1951 Ringside boxing - only four graded cards. It runs exmt - nrmt+ with a few lesser beacuse I prefer great centering over sharp corners. Anyway, with the PSA grading special this month, it would make $$$ sense to get 'em graded at $8 per as opposed to the standard $10. Just can seem to pull the trigger, even though I know I'll sell them someday.

Any thoughts? Anyone else in this type of position? What did you do and how did it work out? image
Wondo

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  • baseballfanatic
    baseballfanatic Posts: 2,415 ✭✭
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    If the set was a blazer, I'd say do it.
    I wouldnt do it if I would get back a bunch of 5's and 6's unless you want to do the registry.
    Ringsides are tough and a complete set is worth nice bucks graded or ungraded.
    A nice clean set with a graded Murphy and Marciano would bring about the same $$$ as a complete graded set, maybe more
  • Southerncards
    Southerncards Posts: 1,384 ✭✭
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    Since only a few cards are graded (and I'm assuming its with PSA), take the plunge and get the rest done. I'd suggest SGC as they will work with you on a quantity price and those cards look oh so good in green and black! See the comparison for yourself!

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  • jmbkb4
    jmbkb4 Posts: 2,963
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    I'm definitely partial to the SGC case.
  • Wondo
    Wondo Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>Since only a few cards are graded (and I'm assuming its with PSA), take the plunge and get the rest done. I'd suggest SGC as they will work with you on a quantity price and those cards look oh so good in green and black! See the comparison for yourself!

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    Actually,

    The graded cards are:

    #32 Marciano SGC 80
    #43 Robinson PSA 7
    #55 Fitzsimmons PSA 4
    #61 Mead PSA 5

    That is the extreme range as only two or three cards dip below Ex. Once again, I chose the card that had eye appeal for me over one that may have a slightly higher technical grade. Thanks for the input!
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    Wondo

  • halosfan
    halosfan Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭✭
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    Send them all to me and consider yourself quandry free!
    Looking for a Glen Rice Inkredible and Alex Rodriguez cards
  • Southerncards
    Southerncards Posts: 1,384 ✭✭
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    << <i>[
    Actually,

    The graded cards are:

    #32 Marciano SGC 80
    #43 Robinson PSA 7
    #55 Fitzsimmons PSA 4
    #61 Mead PSA 5

    That is the extreme range as only two or three cards dip below Ex. Once again, I chose the card that had eye appeal for me over one that may have a slightly higher technical grade. Thanks for the input!
    image >>



    well see now! You only have to crossover 3 to SGC, I say do it!
  • gregmo32
    gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
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    I would definitely send them all in! What a cool set to have, especially in top condition. It is always better to get the cards graded now as opposed to waiting because they are much more "liquid" when graded.
    I am buying and trading for RC's of Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Bob Cousy!
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  • storm888
    storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
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    I would send them into PSA on the $8.00 special.
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