not raw card saturday, but check this out.. guess the grade GRADE IS IN!!!

OAKESY25 · April 28, 2008 2:13AM

will be sending this in soon.. scan updated

VitoCo1972 · April 28, 2008 2:14AM

preeeeety

11235813 · April 28, 2008 2:15AM

That is one of my favorite cards because of the intensity of Clemente's gaze.....gorgeous example you've got Oaksey!

OAKESY25 · April 28, 2008 2:16AM

me too.. always one of my favorite clemente cards
along with the 62

BobS · April 28, 2008 2:49AM

May be just be the scan, but me thinks the left and right side of the card have been trimmed. More visible on the back scan. Something just doesn't look right.

chaz43 · April 28, 2008 2:54AM

According to the scan, looks like a "hair cut" to me. Not Holdered. Evidence of Trimming. chaz

nam812 · April 28, 2008 2:55AM

<< <i>May be just be the scan, but me thinks the left and right side of the card have been trimmed. More visible on the back scan. Something just doesn't look right. >>

Hard to tell when the scan is crooked.

OAKESY25 · April 28, 2008 2:56AM

man I hope you are wrong.. it measures perfect.. I know that don't always mean not trimmed but...
I guess you always have to worry.. when you have a card this old in this condition...
either way.. it measures up... and I like it..

OAKESY25 · April 28, 2008 2:58AM

i will rescan it an straighten it out..

chaz43 · April 28, 2008 3:02AM

Looks like "wavy gravy" on the sides. chaz

OAKESY25 · April 28, 2008 3:05AM

i think it is just the scan.. it doesn't look like that in person.. but I see what you see too

Stingray · April 28, 2008 3:18AM

Do like the backs on the 61s, the stats are easy to read.

MantleMarisFordBerra · April 28, 2008 3:55AM

I was checking out the sides as well in regards to trimming, but after looking at it carefully I don't believe it is trimmed. Assuming it's not, and assuming the slight snow is on the scanner & not the card, I really think you may be looking at a 10. The centering isn't exactly 50/50 but we have all seen worse in 10 holders. I 'm pulling for you. It's a 9 at the very least. Awesome card.

fattymacs · April 28, 2008 4:16AM

8.5 and very sweet

BobS · April 28, 2008 4:38AM

Are those scratches on his shoulder and neck on the card or scanner?

If the surface is clean, and it's not trimmed, a solid 8 at least. Very nice.

OAKESY25 · April 28, 2008 4:44AM

Surface and gloss look like the card was just printed

TNTonPMS · April 28, 2008 4:46AM

Hmmm, I see the wave on the side of the card, I only notice it when looking at the back of the card for some reason though .

Nice card though .

Kurtman9 · April 28, 2008 4:58AM

Beautiful card. Congrats on a great Clemente pick up. I think the centering and slight print specks will keep it from a 9. Looks like a very solid 8 though and imo not trimmed.

CDsNuts · April 28, 2008 5:17AM

8

larryallen73 · April 28, 2008 5:21AM

I think the centering makes it an 8 rather than an 8.5 but in that range. Good luck. It's a very nice looking card.

WinPitcher · April 28, 2008 5:54AM

Very nice card, I too think it will 8.

Steve

nam812 · April 28, 2008 6:02AM

A solid 8, nice pick up.

Leiascards · April 28, 2008 7:42AM

8

centering and what looks like some edge wear on the lower right edge will keep it from going any higher.

1960toppsguy · April 28, 2008 10:34AM

No way that card is not a PSA-9 if it is not trimmed. Best I have ever seen!

leadoff4 · April 28, 2008 10:42AM

8... nice card, one of my all-time favorites too

Mickey71 · April 28, 2008 11:42AM

They are very strict on 61's with regards to print. That card will get a straight 8. Plus very few raw cards are getting the .5. Nice card though.
Mickey71

Estil · April 28, 2008 12:49PM

Easy 8. Maybe a 9 on a good day.

bigreddog · April 28, 2008 1:38PM

8 Looks trimmed

OAKESY25 · May 28, 2008 5:17AM

1 1 14241087 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1961 TOPPS 388 BOB CLEMENTE Card US

PRETTY HAPPY.. hoped for a 9.. wasn't sure with centering

nam812 · May 28, 2008 5:27AM

Centering held it back from grading any higher. Another very sharp Clemente. Congrats.

not raw card saturday, but check this out.. guess the grade GRADE IS IN!!!

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