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Raw cards to grade?

gtgrad99gtgrad99 Posts: 237 ✭✭
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I recently picked up a raw 54 Duke Snider and a raw 61 Willie Mays from a shop I came across on a business trip. Scans are below, but I have the following questions. First, I am pretty sure the Snider would get a solid 5, but am not sure it could pull in a 6. Any thoughts either way based on the scans?

Second, would the print marks on the Mays be enough to get a qualifier slapped on it, or would it most likely be dinged a grade or so? The only qualifier I have seen any of my cards get is an OC, so I'm not really sure how print marks are handled. I was hoping that the marks were something that could be rubbed off, but the surface of the card is smooth. Anyway, all opinions are welcome.

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Thanks in advance
-Neal

Comments

  • PoppaJPoppaJ Posts: 2,818 ✭
    Hi Neal,

    I don't think you'd get the PD qualifier on the Mays card, but the print marks will pull the grade down possibly to a 5 or a lucky 6.

    Are those scuff marks or gum stain residues? Looking at that card makes me want to take a nylon stocking to it!

    The Snider looks like a 6 to me.

    PoppaJ

  • gtgrad99gtgrad99 Posts: 237 ✭✭
    I tried using a stocking, but to no avail. Looking closely it almost looks like there were some spots where the ink wasn't getting full coverage during printing. Oh well...
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,951 ✭✭✭✭
    You might get 5s or even Altered Stock.
  • leadoff4leadoff4 Posts: 2,392 ✭
    6s on both. That "snow" is pretty common on the Mays. I think the Snider has an outside shot at a 7.
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