I did it, I did it! Just bumped this baby from a 9 to a 10! Pop 1!

VitoCo1972 · July 17, 2009 11:05AM

Sent in on a freebie for having a 100% complete 1974 Red Sox set. I believe it's a pop 1 (and a low pop 9)

14962270 GEM MINT 10 1974 TOPPS 105 CARLTON FISK Card US

gumbyfan · July 17, 2009 11:08AM

She's a beauty, Mike! Congrats!

mealeworm · July 17, 2009 11:11AM

Sell it now and buy another 9 and pocket the coin. Nice looking card

VitoCo1972 · July 17, 2009 11:13AM

<< Sell it now and buy another 9 and pocket the coin. Nice looking card >>

The problem is 9's don't come up that often. If someone were to say I'll give you my 9 and a bunch of cash I would consider it. As of now, I'm thinking of keeping it, but then again, if another one were to pop or something I guess the value would be cut way down.

calaban7 · July 17, 2009 11:13AM

Wow , what a BUMP !!!!

mealeworm · July 17, 2009 11:15AM

Exactly, The time to sell is now. The pop cant get any lower. You can only hope that over the years they keep grading the card and limited 9's and no more 10's get graded. I don't know enough about the issue to say if it is likely to stay 1/1

Dave

Dboneesq · July 17, 2009 11:15AM

Mike ... the time to sell a 1 of 1 ... is WHEN it's a 1 of 1! LOL

I'd go to The Registry, see who has a 9 and send them all emails. I'd even email those with 8s if their other cards are 9s and 10s.

zep33 · July 17, 2009 11:18AM

wow - nice card Mike

VitoCo1972 · July 17, 2009 11:20AM

<< Mike ... the time to sell a 1 of 1 ... is WHEN it's a 1 of 1! LOL

I'd go to The Registry, see who has a 9 and send them all emails. I'd even email those with 8s if their other cards are 9s and 10s. >>

Yeah, I may do that. But there is another way to look at it. I collect Fisk and just got a PSA 10 Fisk for what I paid for the 9 (like $120 if I remember correctly about a year ago) plus the cost of mailing to PSA for a review. So while I could take advantage of the market value-wise, as a collector, I feel like I just got a huge bargain too. I'll think it over for a few days. Heck, if you told me it was a $1000+ card I'd probably have to sell because I could wait on another 9 and use the money to pick up a Ted Williams rookie that I always wanted. Decisions, decisions....

SDavid · July 17, 2009 11:25AM

That card was originally sold by 4sc.

See, big submitters don't get all the breaks.

(I checked the images on VCP out of curiosity--they sold it to the guy who sold it to you.)

itzagoner · July 17, 2009 11:33AM

yahtzee!

Bottom9th · July 17, 2009 11:35AM

Congrats Mike!

EB22 · July 17, 2009 11:41AM

<< Mike ... the time to sell a 1 of 1 ... is WHEN it's a 1 of 1! LOL

I'd go to The Registry, see who has a 9 and send them all emails. I'd even email those with 8s if their other cards are 9s and 10s. >>

Bosox1976 · July 17, 2009 11:42AM

Yahtzee is right! Fantastic.

nightcrawler · July 17, 2009 11:43AM

Wow, great card, congrats.

msassin · July 17, 2009 11:59AM

Congrats!

Downtown1974 · July 17, 2009 12:02PM

Good job Mike!!! That is a beauty.

yankeeno7 · July 17, 2009 12:04PM

Wow...just wow....that card is nearly impossible in a psa 9 because of centering issues....but a 10? Jackpot!!!! Congrats!!

Bkritz · July 17, 2009 12:07PM

Party on, Mike!

It could not have happened to a bigger Pudge fan, or a more pleasant guy to deal with!

B

lawnmowerman · July 17, 2009 12:07PM

Very nice card Michael

Congrats

rbdjr1 · July 17, 2009 12:13PM

looks like you can shave with that card! a beauty!

glad PSA came around and gave you your bump!

rd

nam812 · July 17, 2009 12:17PM

Very nice bump Mike, but my opinion is that ya gotta sell it. I'm doing the 1972 set graded, and when my Tony Oliva went from an 8.5 to a 10 I knew it had to go because it's only weighted a 1.5, and doesn't impact the overall GPA enough to keep it.

Edited to add: Nevermind, it is a pop 1.

CW · July 17, 2009 12:28PM

Judging just by the scan, that card will not look out of place
in a "10" holder. And a sweet card, too.... looks like Fisk is
awaiting a throw from the outfield with a runner coming in.

Very nice!

heritage · July 17, 2009 12:31PM

Sweet...Congrats on the bump

grote15 · July 17, 2009 12:55PM

Very nice bump Mike, but my opinion is that ya gotta sell it. I'm doing the 1972 set graded, and when my Tony Oliva went from an 8.5 to a 10 I knew it had to go because it's only weighted a 1.5, and doesn't impact the overall GPA enough to keep it.

Nick,

How much was the hammer price on that Oliva card, if you don't mind me asking?

wolfbear · July 17, 2009 1:00PM

How did that card not get an 11?

You must crack and resubmit!

nam812 · July 17, 2009 1:01PM

<< Very nice bump Mike, but my opinion is that ya gotta sell it. I'm doing the 1972 set graded, and when my Tony Oliva went from an 8.5 to a 10 I knew it had to go because it's only weighted a 1.5, and doesn't impact the overall GPA enough to keep it.

Nick,

How much was the hammer price on that Oliva card, if you don't mind me asking? >>

It's still in my possession Tim. I didnt say it had to go right away.

thenavarro · July 17, 2009 1:07PM

Congrats Mike!

Awesome lottery ticket. Cash that puppy in and get you a BUNCH more nice stuff!!!

Mike

jackstraw · July 17, 2009 1:07PM

Great job on an awesome card! There is not a Fisk card I don't like.

fattymacs · July 17, 2009 1:09PM

Sweet, congrats!

daddymc · July 17, 2009 1:28PM

That's a very nice bump and a beautiful card. Congrats.

SirAnthonyAC · July 17, 2009 1:43PM

WOW! That is one super sharp corner and perfectly centered card... congrats on a super sweet addition to your collection! ... and way to go on the upgrade too.

SidePocket · July 17, 2009 1:48PM

That would be a real roll of the dice to sell it, could be thousands!

BigDaddyBowman · July 17, 2009 1:49PM

I don't collect baseball...I have never seen that card before......that is one sweet looking card! condition and picture...awesome

storm888 · July 17, 2009 2:13PM

<< Congrats Mike!

Awesome lottery ticket. Cash that puppy in and get you a BUNCH more nice stuff!!!

Mike >>

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DITTO to the MAX.

TNP777 · July 17, 2009 2:35PM

Beautiful card, Mike. I concur with the majority, you should flip that thing. As you said, another 9 will come along and in the meantime, somewhere a Teddy Ballgame's looking for a new home.

PoppaJ · July 17, 2009 2:41PM

Hi Mike,

Congrats!

Couldn't happen to a more worthy collector

Makes ya wonder how that card ever made it to a 9 in the 1st place .... What a beauty!

PoppaJ

yankeeno7 · July 17, 2009 2:57PM

Just as a thought...when all is said and done, you might even be able to buy a decent looking T206 Cobb...now which would you rather have?

TheDudeAbides · July 17, 2009 3:37PM

Great card worthy of the bump. Sell it now. You won't regret it.

grote15 · July 17, 2009 3:48PM

< Very nice bump Mike, but my opinion is that ya gotta sell it. I'm doing the 1972 set graded, and when my Tony Oliva went from an 8.5 to a 10 I knew it had to go because it's only weighted a 1.5, and doesn't impact the overall GPA enough to keep it.

Nick,

How much was the hammer price on that Oliva card, if you don't mind me asking? >>

It's still in my possession Tim. I didnt say it had to go right away.

LOL, I don't blame you, Nick, I'd want to spend a little time with that blazer before letting it go, too..

frankhardy · July 18, 2009 12:30AM

Good grief, guys. What's the big deal? He got a 1 point bump!

bman90278 · July 18, 2009 12:51AM

Congrats on the bump Mike. That card is awesome! Hopefully one of the set collectors will give you an offer you can't refuse. If not, I'm sure you'll get an offer later on you can't refuse.

Brian

WinPitcher · July 18, 2009 1:55AM

Congrats indeed! IMO you should sell it. Especially if you can get someone with deep pockets to spend 1000.00's

Good luck in whatever you decide.

Steve

cefy1 · July 18, 2009 2:09AM

It's a beauty Mike.

Congrats whatever you decide to do with it.

diamondman · July 18, 2009 2:33AM

Very nice card, now take it out for a spin, throw it on Ebay 99 cent starting bid with a reserve of 999.00. I don't think you will have to relist it.

sfmays24 · July 18, 2009 2:43AM

Nice work, Mike ...what a fantastic card!

Mike

qualitycards · July 18, 2009 3:41AM

Mike great looking card, Congrats on the well deserved bump

Stone193 · July 18, 2009 4:26AM

Superb Mike - well worthy of the 10!

Congratulations.
mike

ping4u43 · July 18, 2009 5:04AM

<< Sent in on a freebie for having a 100% complete 1974 Red Sox set. I believe it's a pop 1 (and a low pop 9)

14962270 GEM MINT 10 1974 TOPPS 105 CARLTON FISK Card US

>>

benderbroeth · July 18, 2009 6:41AM

i will trade some of my raw 57 basketball....ha ha
way to go!!

RonBurgundy · July 18, 2009 6:41AM

I did it, I did it! Just bumped this baby from a 9 to a 10! Pop 1!

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