When it comes to grading you usually lose more times than you win, but not this time *Scan added*
nam812
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Currently I am working on a 1972 Topps baseball registry set (about 43% complete with a GPA of 8.02), and I bought my #400 Tony Oliva in a PSA 8.5 around Christmastime for $11.27 shipped. Since then I've looked at it many times thinking that it really was an easy 9, and with 9s costing around $50, I always said that I would resub it one day and get my 9 a lot cheaper than $50. Well someday came along, and I resubbed it.
Here is how it used to look:
Then it looked like this:
Now it looks like this: GEM MINT 10...........1972 TOPPS 400 TONY OLIVA
The only downside to this story is that now it doesn't make financial sense to keep it in my set.
Here is how it used to look:
Then it looked like this:
Now it looks like this: GEM MINT 10...........1972 TOPPS 400 TONY OLIVA
The only downside to this story is that now it doesn't make financial sense to keep it in my set.
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Bosox1976
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Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Excellent, so what's it worth now?
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<< <i>wow, that's a 1/1. Congrats on the bump, bet that was a good feeling when you saw that! >>
It definitely was a great feeling, and since it just popped today, I think it'll actually be a pop 2 once the pop report updates tomorrow.
<< <i>What will that card bring? >>
Honestly, I have no idea. It isnt a pop 1, but I think pop 2s still do pretty well. I just dont know the exact definition of pretty well.
<< What will that card bring? >>
Honestly, I have no idea. It isnt a pop 1, but I think pop 2s still do pretty well. I just dont know the exact definition of pretty well.
I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm going to say it'll get you more than $11.27 shipped...
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm going to say it'll get you more than $11.27 shipped... >>
Dont forget the new grading fees that im now out of pocket for.
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<< <i>I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm going to say it'll get you more than $11.27 shipped... >>
Dont forget the new grading fees that im now out of pocket for.
I did quick scan of VCP for 10s with pops of 1 and 2, and they have a rather large range, between $200-$900. Hope yours goes for the high end, if you sell it.
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<< <i>I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm going to say it'll get you more than $11.27 shipped... >>
Dont forget the new grading fees that im now out of pocket for.
I thought you were paying them with twigs and berries. Or was that just for your crossovers?
Good for you Nick, but this is a joke.
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<< <i>.......Good for you Nick, but this is a joke. >>
No doubt Anthony. What I will say though is that the card was never less than a 9, I saw that inside the holder, and after cracking it. In my opinion PSA got it wrong originally. After that, 9 or 10 becomes a coin flip.
<< <i>Good for you Nick, but this is a joke. >>
I'm still waiting for the punchline.
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.
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Brian
<< <i>Here it is back in hand from PSA. >>
Looks more like an 8.75 to me than a 10 but whatever.
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looks like a crisp sharp card, congrats once again
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
I disagree I would keep that card, I realize that in the end you get dollars to help finish your set, but please its a 10!! It will look good in your 72 set.
Although none have hit ebay ( according to VCP) and it could go big....Oh nevermind, just sell it!!
Im just stunned!! CONGRATS!!!
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<< <i>Here it is back in hand from PSA.
What a great looking card !!!!!!
Great crack out.
Congratulations! That's a beautiful card - can't believe it went from 8.5 to 10 but what the heck - and yes - I can sure understand you wanting to sell it.
Good luck if you choose to do that - some registry dudes will want to fight over it - that's fer sure.
What does a 9 go for?
mike
Congrats Nick.
Hopefully mentioning it here will not effect the bidding for it on ebay.
Steve
<< <i>It was never a 9 Pat and it is not OC top to bottom.
Congrats Nick.
Hopefully mentioning it here will not effect the bidding for it on ebay.
Steve >>
Good point. Maybe let the dust settle or have an auction house handle it.
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<< <i>......Hopefully mentioning it here will not effect the bidding for it on ebay. >>
Nah, whoever buys this card is most likely buying the flip.
EXCELLENT CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob
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Personally I don't think I would have done as well selling it myself.
1972 Topps #400 Tony Oliva PSA 10