I don't know much about 62's or 73's - are these bumpable?

VitoCo1972 · May 22, 2008 6:59AM

Just curious on bump opinions on these. I'm considering sending them in June 1. Also, I see a thread like this every three or four days. Maybe we should create a thread (or I could just change the title of this one) dedicated to a semi-official board opinion on possible grade bumps. Opinions on cards...thoughts on creating an official thread?

These were the two toughest cards to find in nice shape for my Yaz registry. I submitted the 62 myself just before 1/2 grades were instituted. The centering on both is about the best you'll find but from the sound of it, corners are more important to getting a bump.

nam812 · May 22, 2008 7:03AM

Was there a sale on blurry Yastrzemski cards?

Just kidding, but the the 1962, while very sharp, appears out of focus. The 1973 has something wierd going on with the eyes being overly black.

Edited to add: The top right and bottom right corners on the 1973 Yaz seem a little weak.

baseballfanatic · May 22, 2008 7:14AM

Agree with Nam on both accounts.
The 62 Yaz is topped out by the registration (focus) problems.
As for the 73, I think you're lucky its in an 8 slab

VitoCo1972 · May 22, 2008 7:21AM

<< <i>Agree with Nam on both accounts.
The 62 Yaz is topped out by the registration (focus) problems.
As for the 73, I think you're lucky its in an 8 slab >>

I really know little about 62's other than the borders being tough. Is focus a common problem with the set? I looked at a few before I bought this one raw and they all seemed similar.

magellan · May 22, 2008 9:27AM

Mine for comparison Mike:

Kurtman9 · May 22, 2008 9:35AM

<< <i>I really know little about 62's other than the borders being tough. Is focus a common problem with the set? I looked at a few before I bought this one raw and they all seemed similar. >>

No, not a problem with 62s more than any other 60s Topps set. For some reason, the Yaz tends to be OF. Mine is a little out of focus too:

Btw, just sent this Yaz in for review. No bump; reason listed: "corners".

Gonblott · May 22, 2008 9:35AM

First card definitely!

Bosox1976 · May 22, 2008 9:45AM

I'd crack out the 62 and send it in. Zero chance of getting lower than a 7 and 75% chance of an 7.5 or 8.

In the holder I'd say 25% chance of a bump.

VitoCo1972 · May 22, 2008 10:12AM

I think I will crack the 62. I'm going to crack this 65 and 75 too. I sent them all in in the same sub. I think I got hit pretty hard. I really thought the 75 was a 9 (still do) and the 65 could definitely be an 8 (note that the top left corner is perfect) the scanner did something weird - I just looked at it with a loupe just to confirm.

ymarea · May 22, 2008 11:55AM

<< <i>Was there a sale on blurry Yastrzemski cards?

Just kidding, but the the 1962, while very sharp, appears out of focus. The 1973 has something wierd going on with the eyes being overly black.

Edited to add: The top right and bottom right corners on the 1973 Yaz seem a little weak. >>

I believe you hit the nail on the head...twice.

SidePocket · May 22, 2008 12:39PM

Don't crack the 75, it's tilted.

ldferg · May 22, 2008 1:19PM

the 65 looks to be the best of the bunch...imo

I don't know much about 62's or 73's - are these bumpable?

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