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What will this grade? My guess...a 5

asphaltman76asphaltman76 Posts: 765
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There are no visible wrinkles or anything that I can see...card measures correctly...it was found in an old book..who knows how long it had been there....I put up one of my PSA 4's to compare.

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  • drewsefdrewsef Posts: 1,894 ✭✭
    I would say 6
  • MorgothMorgoth Posts: 3,950 ✭✭✭
    PSA 6, compared to the T205 Cy Young in the new SMR, 9.
    Currently completing the following registry sets: Cardinal HOF's, 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1980 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, Bill Mazeroski Master & Basic Sets, Roberto Clemente Master & Basic Sets, Willie Stargell Master & Basic Sets and Terry Bradshaw Basic Set
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    Agreed with the others, a 6!!
  • asphaltman76asphaltman76 Posts: 765
    A six would work! I try these days not to be overly optimistic...show I'll stay with a 5.

    I never believed that old story about someone finding a card in an old book...its almost as bad as in grandpa's attic...but maybe this one was in an old Webster's Dictionary or something...lol

    The seller was from Canada and had no clue what he had letting it go for $150.....me hopes! image
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Nice card image

    Think it has a shot at a 6. Good luck!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    now thats a nice card! image easy 6.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 31,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree that its a 6
  • msassinmsassin Posts: 1,564 ✭✭✭
    Very nice card...have to agree that it is a solid '6' (if you are lucky a '7'?)

  • ebayaddictebayaddict Posts: 232 ✭✭
    Solid 5 maybe 6?????????????
    "You must understand the difference in things that are similar, and the similarity of things that are different"

  • asphaltman76asphaltman76 Posts: 765
    Thanks for the optimism from everyone thus far. I'm sure you all know your not allowed to have that when submitting your own cards though image

    Here was the link to the ebay auction....I've gotten a couple PM's asking for it.

    T204 Ramly ebay
  • baseballfanaticbaseballfanatic Posts: 2,415 ✭✭
    Solid 6 with an outside shot of being a 7.

    What a steal...
  • asphaltman76asphaltman76 Posts: 765
    Thanks baseball fanatic.

    It was definately one of those where I was wondering....

    You never know what your going to get from a half bad scan and a novice who knows nothing about cards saying its in "very good" condition.

    But yes...it could possibly turn out to be a steal...I would say after grading I'll have about $180 total in it....and I've been seeing PSA 5's go for $500-700. PSA 6's...up to $1000 and 7's up to $2000-2500...so who knows...my luck it will come back recolored or something image
  • scooter729scooter729 Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭
    3

    Chaz
  • rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    very sweet looking card, easy 6, it ut the one they graded a 4 to shame, books are great places to find cards, but it gets boring looking thru old books lol,what year are these? i know nothing about tobacco cards,but they are beautiful-saw some strange butterfly onesand silk ones at flea market the other day but dont now what they were,great find!
    Randy
  • asphaltman76asphaltman76 Posts: 765
    Thanks Randy. They were issued in 1909. I love them..but can only acquire so many as they do get pretty pricey awfully quick...especially if you try picking up a HOF'er or two. And the design kind of reminds me of that 1960's look my grandparents house had...lol.


    Scott....dang you...watch you be right with the PSA 3....lol
  • scooter729scooter729 Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭


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    Nah, that is a solid 5, but I would say 6 for sure. Too bad I didn't see that Buy it Now before you did! I believe it's legit - the guy didn't know how to list it if you see his title. That is an absolute steal!
  • tombotombo Posts: 332
    That's a definite 6. If they are lenient on the chipping like 71's and 62's, it wouldn't be a total shock to see ait in a 7. Good luck
  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    6
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  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭
    i would say a 6 as well

    good luck
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    I love the card but if it's mine I'm worried about 2 things. The stain on his left shoulder area and the ding on the back. The ding on the back above the letter U almost looks like it is a hole that didn't quite make it through the card. I think it's the same ding as the bump next to his left ear on the front.

    If that's a stain on the card and not on his shirt (I know nothing about these cards) and the ding is a hole that didn't make it through then it's the best looking 3 you'll find. If I'm full of crap (not the first time) then it's an easy 6.

    I hope it's as nice as it looks. You deserve that image
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  • asphaltman76asphaltman76 Posts: 765
    Your right Jim, good call...it is a water stain on the front. Oh well...5 at best I suppose. The back your talking about is just a small spot of tobacco stain, not a divot or anything like that. But definately the more I look unfortunately looks like a 5 to me.

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