Pin Hole in non-graded card

HickoryStick1930 · July 27, 2008 7:39AM

I just received a vintage sports card that I purchased online.. and I paid a high price for it based upon the description. When I received the card - i found a pinhole in the top of the card. How does the presence of a pin hole impact value.. I was going to send it in for grading.

kcards26 · July 27, 2008 8:09AM

OUCH!!

theczar · July 27, 2008 8:11AM

i am afraid it has a big impact.

fattymacs · July 27, 2008 10:16AM

I'm not sure but it usually knocks it down to a "1 or 2" immediately (I've never had a card with a hole graded).

Mphilking · July 27, 2008 11:02AM

I"m not sure I would get it graded with a pin hole. Is there a PH designation? Pin Hole or Pinch Hitter.

goose3 · July 27, 2008 11:06AM

PSA 1

return it.

bigred1 · July 28, 2008 12:17AM

my understanding is best case 2

originalisbest · July 29, 2008 10:56AM

Man, do I want to find an otherwise cherry '52 T Mick with a tiny pinhole for a PSA 1 or 2 price -- someday!

Fastlane80 · July 30, 2008 1:41AM

<< <i>Man, do I want to find an otherwise cherry '52 T Mick with a tiny pinhole for a PSA 1 or 2 price -- someday! >>

Here's an example of a 53T
http://cgi.ebay.com/1953-Topps-82-Mickey-Mantle-SGC-10-1-2nd-year-card_W0QQitemZ160264733287QQihZ006QQcategoryZ57994QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If I was in the market (i.e. if I had the money) I'd pick this one up in a heart beat.

jimq112 · July 30, 2008 5:44AM

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<< <i>Man, do I want to find an otherwise cherry '52 T Mick with a tiny pinhole for a PSA 1 or 2 price -- someday! >>

Here's an example of a 53T
http://cgi.ebay.com/1953-Topps-82-Mickey-Mantle-SGC-10-1-2nd-year-card_W0QQitemZ160264733287QQihZ006QQcategoryZ57994QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If I was in the market (i.e. if I had the money) I'd pick this one up in a heart beat. >>

I think that card is too high already. The pinhole isn't that horrible but the stain on the side ruins it for me.

RipublicaninMass · July 30, 2008 11:36AM

looks like a dust cloud! I wish it was a 9/10 with a pin hole! This is a bit more severe but killer eye appeal

Pin Hole in non-graded card

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