Will this card get the half grade bump?

mbothner · January 25, 2008 12:09AM

Would like to get some opinions before I pay PSA to check this card.

WinPitcher · January 25, 2008 12:12AM

Nice Clemente Rookie!! I think it is very possible it gets the bump.

I would try it.

Steve

bifff257 · January 25, 2008 12:43AM

Honestly,

I dont have a clue if you will get a bump or not.....

But, I did want to say............ That Clemente is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BobaFett72 · January 25, 2008 12:46AM

if you submit it enough times, of course it will get the bump $$$$$$$$

mbothner · January 25, 2008 12:50AM

<< <i>if you submit it enough times, of course it will get the bump $$$$$$$$ >>

I wonder since it is already slabbed if PSA will keep track of the cert numbers for cards that do not get the bump. That way they can not contradict themselves.

I got the card from someone who upgraded to a PSA 8. He told me this card actually looked better than the PSA 8 he got.

MiniMaster · January 25, 2008 1:55AM

Though it's a wonderful card.... (I'm a big fan of Clemente)...... you are looking for honest opinion here..... It looks as if the upper corners especially the left corner is worn a bit. For this reason I think it wouldn't get the bump..... now this could be scan blur.... but if not.... I think they mentioned, cards that are well centered and just missed the other qualifications of the PSA 8 grade will be the one's that get the half point bump. Still like this card though.....

That said with so many cards we see that look like they should have never received the grade they received.... you just never can really say either way. It would appear the person indicating that "if you submit it enough times it will get the grade your looking for" may not be far from the truth.... lol. How much time and effort and money do you want to put into this in order to get a half point bump? I think if you were selling this card..... the fact that it's a 7 vs. 7.5 may not make that much difference..... sometimes it's the players star power that gets you the extra money your looking for? Worked for me on a PSA 6 Hank Aaron 1954 Topps.... I received PSA 7 SMR value when I sold it!

Best of luck with whatever decision you make with the Clemente!

OAKESY25 · January 25, 2008 2:13AM

I would say no.. but I would also submit it anyway.. it would be worth the review...

good luck... love the card..

Downtown1974 · January 25, 2008 2:39AM

I dont think you will get the bump, but who cares? That card is amazing!!!

diamondman · January 25, 2008 2:58AM

nice card, I would say it has a 1 out 3 chance getting the bump. plus I believe you will have to submit at express level 35.00 or super express 60.00. I say go to the casino and put a 100.00 on black and let the wheel spin.

mbothner · January 25, 2008 3:12AM

The card has a SMR value of $2200. The Express level is for cards up to $1999. Would PSA give me problem if I submitted it at this level?

Mickey71 · January 25, 2008 3:33AM

Don't even try to submit at express level. Customer Service told me they will be checking the declared values closely. Super express level for the Clemente. To submit it at the express level and say the declared value is $1900 would make to much sense. Full tier price for declared values. I posted about this before, they do not want chump change to review the cards. This is a much more costly process for the collector and an easier process for the graders. I do have a question that scares me a little. Some of us intend on holding on to our vintage star cards for a long time. What happens to the whole process when PSA is no longer. This will happen-every good thing comes to an end at some point. What happens if it is in 5 years?
Mickey71

storm888 · January 25, 2008 3:58AM

I do not see the .5 bump.

On my first sub for the bumps, I am going to send
ONLY near-perfectly centered cards.

As time passes and we get more info/experience,
it may be worthwhile to get more agressive; not
out of the gate, though.

Brian48 · January 25, 2008 4:07AM

I think the grade is right a 7 personally.

DrJ · January 25, 2008 4:20AM

If you crack the card and resubmit I would guess you would get a 6.5. No crack and the card stays a 7 and PSA gets some of your money.

Brick · January 25, 2008 4:20AM

Beautiful card. If centering is within standards for the bump I feel it has a good chance. You may want to wait until you want to sell to send it in. Soon we will see cards that have gotten the bump and perhaps cards that did not. At that time many will have a better idea of what to send in.

baseballfanatic · January 25, 2008 4:56AM

Nope
Centering and top left corner

mikeschmidt · January 25, 2008 4:56AM

top left corner will prevent a bump.

chaz43 · January 25, 2008 4:56AM

No way. that upper left corner is brutal. PSA 6. chaz

mbothner · January 25, 2008 5:15AM

Thanks for all the input. I guess I will not send it in. I still think the corners are fine for a 7. If they were better the card would be an 8. The side to side centering is what I think would prevent this card from the bump.

themetalsign · January 25, 2008 6:15AM

I'm going to say no on the bump just based on the scan.....

Very nice card though.......

Dave D.

Clemaz · January 25, 2008 6:46AM

No way, corners look soft. I am a little surprised it didn't get a six. I would be happy with the seven.

perkdog · January 25, 2008 6:57AM

Centering and top left makes it a tough call, either way that is a very nice card. Im sure you are proud to own it as a 7 right!

stown · January 25, 2008 7:06AM

<< <i>Centering and top left makes it a tough call, either way that is a very nice card. Im sure you are proud to own it as a 7 right! >>

WinPitcher · January 25, 2008 8:02AM

Actually the centering for that card is pretty nice. The 55 Clemente is notorious for poor centering, with that said, and if I had it in hand (so I could see the corners) and if they are ok like you say i would take the shot.

I can't tell if that corner is bad from 1000 miles away. Never have been able to. Unless the scan is crisp and clear.

The centering also looks worse then it is because the card has shifted from r/l.

What is the price difference between a 7 and an 8? 2800.00? Clemente's are a very desirable card, they have a strong following. If it was mine I'd give it a shot. (As long as the corners are strong)

Steve

edited to add: unless the scans are crisp and clear.

relaxed · January 25, 2008 8:35AM

I agree with Steve that the 55 Clemente is notorious for bad centering. The PSA graders might take that in consideration when judging your card. That being said I think I would pass on submitting the card. I think this is a nice 7 though.

SportsItUpCards · January 25, 2008 9:10AM

YES! Go for it

Giovanni

Will this card get the half grade bump?

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