UPDATE: What are 1952 & 1953 Topps Wrappers worth??
bobbyw8469
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I have a question. I recently won some cards that look great from the front, but the backs have some scrapbooking damage. Are these cards doomed to be in PSA 1 holders, or is it possible to get a 2 grade? Thanks for any input....I have included scans....
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I have several nice T-205/206s that have back damage -- all are PSA 1.
Still great cards in my opinion.
Scott
Always plenty of PSA-graded cards in my ebay store -- https://ebay.com/str/thelumbercompanysportscards
for instance, the Lobert and UPP have PSA 3 fronts but paper loss on the obverse brings them down to PSA 1...The Mclean has a great back!
If you paid PSA 1 prices for those with paper loss (or even a little more) I think you did great! They are fantastic looking cards!
Is the Minoso centered enough T/B to get a 7 or 8 with no qualifier?
Whatever the answer to the above, those are FIVE nice looking cards!
To answer your original question, I think the 2 with paper loss are 1s ... but may be the nicest 1s that PSA ever grades!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Always plenty of PSA-graded cards in my ebay store -- https://ebay.com/str/thelumbercompanysportscards
I have no idea. From a grading standpoint it gets 1 money, but from a raw/eye appeal standpoint it is obviously better. Just tell me what you need for it and I'll politely accept or politely decline.
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Does a nice front offset the worst defect a back can have?
If a card is a PSA 1, then it IS a PSA 1 for valuation purposes.
That is why it might seem to advantage the seller if PSA would
grade such cards as "AUTHENTIC."
OTOH, the "AUTHENTIC" designation does not give us enough
detail about WHY the card does not have a numerical grade. Is
it trimmed, recolored, otherwise altered? AUTH does not answer
that question, and can take away the supposed advantage.
But, a seller can certainly try to convince a buyer that there are
different "classes" of PSA 1s. I would remain unconvinced, but
some folks would definitely buy the notion.
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30-years ago, sellers of stamps with beautiful fronts and horrible
backs used to ask suckers, "Are you collecting the fronts or the
backs of your stamps?" The stamps that were thusly sold are now
mostly worth about ZERO.
different "classes" of PSA 1s. I would remain unconvinced, but
some folks would definitely buy the notion."
Storm I would say you are in the minority here then because there's a big xfactor paid for nicer 1's. I would even say that PSA 1's have the largest price fluctuation (%) for individual cards based on eye appeal than any other grade. It's all a matter of personal taste, I would rather have a centered with great color psa 1 '52 Mantle that has a pinhole than a psa 1 with NO corners, off centered and poor color. Personally I think you should have them graded and list them of Feebay, the fronts are good enough for people to pay well over PSA 1 market.
EDIT: are there any marks on the Doby?
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I agree completely.
My answer was not about how MOST folks are willing
to factor "eye appeal" premiums on low-grade/damaged
cards. We all see that constantly.
I only stated my view that such premiums are misplaced,
UNLESS long term "value" does not matter.
If I am selling, I can pump the fool out of eye apeal. If I
am buying damaged cards, I know to be cautious.
A PSA 1 - with paper loss - will remain a PSA 1, notwithstanding
its eye appeal relative to other PSA 1s.
The vogue of eye appeal cancelling fatal defects may last a long
time. I don't think it will last much longer at all.
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That view does not mean, for example, that "ALL 7s are equal."
Some are, obviously, nicer than others. But, those cards don't
have death flaws.
There is nothing worse than paper loss in paper collectibles; no
matter how good what is left happens to look.
time. I don't think it will last much longer at all.
That view does not mean, for example, that "ALL 7s are equal."
Some are, obviously, nicer than others. But, those cards don't
have death flaws."
Basically you are saying comparing PSA 1's to other PSA 1's is like comparing apples to apples until you find some one willing to pay above the market. What I'm saying is all PSA 1's obviously have death flaws so in that situation I think it's like comparing apples to apples but maybe throw in some kiwi's.
looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
There are some nice wrapper sites. Check this one out.
Baseball Wrappers Website
There is some pricing information for other issues but very little here for the 1952's and 1953's.
Brian
Simsbury Taverneers
My PSA Sets
<< <i>I have two of the 1952 Topps wrappers. It's been a few years so I don't have exact records of what I paid but I believe it was between $100 and $150 each for them. I'd be interested in a 1953 wrapper if it is in nice shape.
There are some nice wrapper sites. Check this one out.
Baseball Wrappers Website
There is some pricing information for other issues but very little here for the 1952's and 1953's.
Brian >>
That is a very cool site.
Brian
Simsbury Taverneers
My PSA Sets