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Note the PSA 2.5?
I have looked and looked and see no difference between it, front or back, from the 6's I also purchased from the same seller.
I got it on the cheap, and fully realize the saying now, "Buy the card, not the slab" :D
It is better centered than the 6's but it does have a tilt. Is that what makes it a 2.5 or is there likely something there I can't see?
Either way, pretty happy with these cards and what I paid for them. :D
RayBShotz
08-02-2016, 07:31 PM
Tell me how this is a 5? I thought this was a steal. Won it tonight. (eBay scan).
Nice 52s!
Solid Hammer pickup, Ray!
Tell me how this is a 5? I thought this was a steal. Won it tonight. (eBay scan).
My 7 doesn't look as nice as that, and I bet I paid more for my copy too! :mad:
MikeGarcia
08-03-2016, 08:35 AM
Tell me how this is a 5? I thought this was a steal. Won it tonight. (eBay scan).
..if the back is off badly enough to rate a " PSA 7 OC " or "PSA 7 MC" but the original submission had that little box " no qualifiers" checked off , then presto you're a 5 instead of a 7 Q . Soooooo , the big question is : what's the reverse look like ? Anywhere near 90-10 ?
..gorgeous card ; congrats , you got a deal.
..
Canofcorn
08-03-2016, 09:12 AM
Picked up this Dan Dee Mantle
http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Vintage/EC6C747F-C99E-4683-9DEE-191B5C46ABA8_zpszfpdwtjy.jpeg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Vintage/EC6C747F-C99E-4683-9DEE-191B5C46ABA8_zpszfpdwtjy.jpeg.html)
DBesse27
08-03-2016, 10:50 AM
Great Mick, Mike!
JollyElm
08-03-2016, 03:28 PM
It looked great in the pictures, so I picked up this card to add to my pile of high graded 1972 high numbers for trade, but in hand I can't for the life of me figure out why it has a 'ST' qualifier…
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There are no visible stains whatsoever. The only thing I can see is when it is tilted in the light, there is a very small amount of wax residue on the front. Something that could be wiped away in less than a tenth of a second with some panty hose. Is that the "stain" they're referring to?? I always assumed 'ST' referred to a highly visible, darkened stain that was soaked into the card itself, not something nearly invisible that could easily be eliminated. Am I wrong? Wow.
DBesse27
08-03-2016, 03:39 PM
Yes, wax residue will get a ST qualifier. Nice grab.
MattyC
08-03-2016, 03:45 PM
Picked up this Dan Dee Mantle
http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Vintage/EC6C747F-C99E-4683-9DEE-191B5C46ABA8_zpszfpdwtjy.jpeg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Vintage/EC6C747F-C99E-4683-9DEE-191B5C46ABA8_zpszfpdwtjy.jpeg.html)
This, my friend, is a fantastic card. Major props. My brother told me about this card, if it was the one on eBay that recently sold.
Canofcorn
08-03-2016, 04:11 PM
This, my friend, is a fantastic card. Major props. My brother told me about this card, if it was the one on eBay that recently sold.
Thanks! Yes I won it via auction late last week.
Great Mick, Mike!
Thank you Dan!
that is one DanDee pickup!
the 'stache
08-03-2016, 04:25 PM
Fantastic cards, guys!
I don't get the Aaron being a PSA 5, either. Irv is right, that 5 looks nicer than his 7 (not to disparage his 7 at all; it's a nice card, too). I'm going to withhold ripping PSA mercilessly until I see the back of the card, but I really think PSA has gone off the deep end.
If I were a PSA grader, or exec, and I saw those two cards side to side, with the grades given, I'd be embarrassed. Hell, I'd be embarrassed that the first card we ever graded was a major F up, but that's just me. "Little" things like consistency, personal convictions/ethics are important to me.
And that Dan-dee Mick is gorgeous!
Fantastic cards, guys!
I don't get the Aaron being a PSA 5, either. Irv is right, that 5 looks nicer than his 7 (not to disparage his 7 at all; it's a nice card, too). I'm going to withhold ripping PSA mercilessly until I see the back of the card, but I really think PSA has gone off the deep end.
If I were a PSA grader, or exec, and I saw those two cards side to side, with the grades given, I'd be embarrassed. Hell, I'd be embarrassed that the first card we ever graded was a major F up, but that's just me. "Little" things like consistency, personal convictions/ethics are important to me.
And that Dan-dee Mick is gorgeous!
I hear what you are saying about PSA. I have similar thoughts, trust me, but in their defense, mine is an older slab and from what I have seen, PSA is a lot tougher than what they use to be.
DBesse27
08-03-2016, 10:09 PM
What was the first card they graded?
KCRfan1
08-03-2016, 10:34 PM
The first card graded was the Gretzky Wagner. Even though the card was trimmed, they still gave the card an 8. I recommend reading the book, The Card
DBesse27
08-03-2016, 10:41 PM
Oh, I know all about the trimmed Wagner, but I thought they were in business a while before they graded that one.
the 'stache
08-04-2016, 12:02 AM
I understand that :); that's why I said "if I were a PSA grader", I'd be embarrassed. Their inconsistency is awful. What they graded a 7 not real long ago is now less appealing than what they give a 5 now.
That is a black mark on them, if you ask me. Their wild inconsistency now makes cards with older slabs less valuable.
A little bit of variance is ok, but the difference between those two cards is staggering, and completely unacceptable.
I hear what you are saying about PSA. I have similar thoughts, trust me, but in their defense, mine is an older slab and from what I have seen, PSA is a lot tougher than what they use to be.
the 'stache
08-04-2016, 12:05 AM
Nope. Serial # 00000001
http://www.usrarecoininvestments.com/images/coin_articles/capt_la11002270614_baseball_card_record_la110.jpg
Oh, I know all about the trimmed Wagner, but I thought they were in business a while before they graded that one.
begsu1013
08-04-2016, 12:23 AM
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KCRfan1
08-04-2016, 06:18 AM
There was some controversy over the Wagner back in the day, about whether it had been trimmed or not.
The owners of the card needed a way to " authenticate " it, and PSA was a fledging company that had just started up. PSA needed to make a " splash ", to get a name for themselves and what better way to do that than to grade the hottest card in the market.
For the owners , the card HAD to grade numerically. This would justify the price paid and help remove doubt about the credibility of the card.
For PSA, delivering a numerical grade to the card would be a positive for the hobby and THEMSELVES. People would be reluctant to submit cards for grading if the very first card graded, was deemed authentic or trimmed. Hence, negative news. PSA took off after the press coverage in the news and hobby industry after the very favorable grade the Wagner received.
This was a huge shot in the arm for a hobby that was on the decline.
Like it or not, this was great for the hobby and certainly PSA.
jchcollins
08-04-2016, 12:13 PM
..if the back is off badly enough to rate a " PSA 7 OC " or "PSA 7 MC" but the original submission had that little box " no qualifiers" checked off , then presto you're a 5 instead of a 7 Q . Soooooo , the big question is : what's the reverse look like ? Anywhere near 90-10 ?
..gorgeous card ; congrats , you got a deal.
..
Also 5's can have very hard to see wrinkles and starts of creases. Twist the card around in the light and see if you can find any of that. I have a '55 Bowman Kaline like that - corners look NM or better. That's not something that bothers me, a 5 is a 5...but I can see where it might bother some folks.
jchcollins
08-04-2016, 12:16 PM
Nope. Serial # 00000001
http://www.usrarecoininvestments.com/images/coin_articles/capt_la11002270614_baseball_card_record_la110.jpg
Right in that it was the first graded card, but it's been re-holdered at least once. The 0's in the original slab had the slashes through them a la dot-matrix style. The slabs you still occasionally see like that are the oldest ones. My guess is it was probably re-holdered before Ken what's his name that owns the Diamondbacks bought it.
jchcollins
08-04-2016, 12:19 PM
Two August pickups for my "nicer Cubs" project...
-John
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160804/72a968a47cd5b6218ae3b9ab0b857fc9.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160804/23500e65effd660d04c6a09773012a37.png
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Only my 2nd post-war pickup since starting to collect again like 6 years back. Love this card. Can't see why it isn't a 6.5 or so, but don't care too much about the grade. Mr. Hutchinson is from Seattle like me, and we have a world renowned cancer research institute named after him. Bought this one on a whim from the BST at a nice price. Thanks Tom!
Very pleased with this one, as I am slowly rebuilding my once complete Aaron set. The bright spots on the two corners are from the card sleeve inside the slab
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jchcollins
08-04-2016, 02:34 PM
Only my 2nd post-war pickup since starting to collect again like 6 years back. Love this card. Can't see why it isn't a 6.5 or so, but don't care too much about the grade. Mr. Hutchinson is from Seattle like me, and we have a world renowned cancer research institute named after him. Bought this one on a whim from the BST at a nice price. Thanks Tom!
Nice card. A 4.5 that looks like a 6 or better likely has some hidden wrinkle or other problem that comes out in grading under the black lights, but isn't readily noticeable otherwise. I agree with you, don't worry about the grade. I wonder how many cards in the 1980's that were honestly called NM or in that range later got stabbed as VG or something because of issues known only to the world of grading. I understand the purpose of grading, but cards like that are proof that it isn't the end-all, be-all I think. At the end of the day you can enjoy a card for it's presentation value and eye appeal over and above a technical grade.
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RayBShotz
08-04-2016, 04:08 PM
Neal - Great looking Aaron. Solid 7. Great pose from an under loved issue.
Good luck with your Aaron set.
RayB
Stonepony
08-04-2016, 04:09 PM
Very pleased with this one, as I am slowly rebuilding my once complete Aaron set. The bright spots on the two corners are from the card sleeve inside the slab
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Great card, Neal!
Canofcorn
08-04-2016, 04:14 PM
Nice Hammerin' Hank! Great card Neal.
JollyElm
08-04-2016, 04:31 PM
Since this guy seems to have become the de facto 'card of the month,' I'll add the one I just got to bring me a step closer to completing the set…
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I understand that :); that's why I said "if I were a PSA grader", I'd be embarrassed. Their inconsistency is awful. What they graded a 7 not real long ago is now less appealing than what they give a 5 now.
That is a black mark on them, if you ask me. Their wild inconsistency now makes cards with older slabs less valuable.
A little bit of variance is ok, but the difference between those two cards is staggering, and completely unacceptable.
I agree with that!
Only my 2nd post-war pickup since starting to collect again like 6 years back. Love this card. Can't see why it isn't a 6.5 or so, but don't care too much about the grade. Mr. Hutchinson is from Seattle like me, and we have a world renowned cancer research institute named after him. Bought this one on a whim from the BST at a nice price. Thanks Tom!
Like what was written above, you never know what you're going to get, or maybe your's is another one they were hoping you'd Please Submit Again?
jfkheat
08-04-2016, 09:52 PM
This arrived today.
James
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Misc%20Cards/1957ToppsWilliamsPSA7.5-3_zpshara2hkb.jpg
the 'stache
08-04-2016, 10:11 PM
John, I'm not exactly sure how this is germane to the point I was making. It's late, so maybe I'm missing something. Or, perhaps I'm just being dense. Again, here's the comment I was responding to:
Oh, I know all about the trimmed Wagner, but I thought they were in business a while before they graded that one.
My only aim was to produce a picture of the graded card. A re-slabbed PSA maintains its original serial number.
BTW, I know what the original slabs look like. ;) I selected this particular picture for the sake of expediency. The other pictures I found of the Wagner were much larger; I didn't feel like messing with resizing code, or reducing the picture size in Photoshop, and uploading it again.
Right in that it was the first graded card, but it's been re-holdered at least once. The 0's in the original slab had the slashes through them a la dot-matrix style. The slabs you still occasionally see like that are the oldest ones. My guess is it was probably re-holdered before Ken what's his name that owns the Diamondbacks bought it.
the 'stache
08-04-2016, 10:18 PM
More nice cards, guys. Well done.
James, that Williams is a real beauty!
jason.1969
08-05-2016, 08:10 AM
More nice cards, guys. Well done.
James, that Williams is a real beauty!
+10!
There is something about the 1957 Ted Williams that I've been taken by ever since I first saw one. Not too many cards would earn the adjective MAJESTIC, but this is one of them.
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Sinker Slider
08-05-2016, 08:16 AM
Really nice stuff posted so far this month. Here are a few of my recent acquisitions (most bought outside of August, but I haven't posted in a while).
First, some HOF Rookies.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25901087/Kiner.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25038294/Bunning.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/24110031/Carew.jpg
These two I bought ungraded and recently got back from PSA.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25901084/74%20Ryan.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25901085/Baylor.jpg
Robs70sCards
08-05-2016, 09:56 PM
Just a plain old Rod Carew IA, but this card has the special distinction of being the last card I need to finish the 1972 set. I know have 1972-1980 complete, along with picking up the 1976 SPCC set a couple years ago. I have to say the 1972 set looks good in the binder, and it's a nice and beefy set.
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0067_zpsoohgzziv.jpg
Stonepony
08-05-2016, 10:04 PM
Just a plain old Rod Carew IA, but this card has the special distinction of being the last card I need to finish the 1972 set. I know have 1972-1980 complete, along with picking up the 1976 SPCC set a couple years ago. I have to say the 1972 set looks good in the binder, and it's a nice and beefy set.
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0067_zpsoohgzziv.jpg
Nicely done. It feels great completing sets
Harliduck
08-05-2016, 11:58 PM
Just a plain old Rod Carew IA, but this card has the special distinction of being the last card I need to finish the 1972 set. I know have 1972-1980 complete, along with picking up the 1976 SPCC set a couple years ago. I have to say the 1972 set looks good in the binder, and it's a nice and beefy set.
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0067_zpsoohgzziv.jpg
Congrats!!!
That is one tough annoying card. Not only was the 1972 Topps Rod Carew IA card my last card for my 1972 set...it was the last card for me to complete my 1970-79 run. Here is a link to my post here about it...crazy we finished on same card...
http://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=184965
Shoebox
08-06-2016, 06:41 PM
Great stuff everyone. Filled a hole in my MVP composite that I am building with this.
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/Drinkmorebeer/1650687_lg_zpsrhsxu1hb.jpeg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Drinkmorebeer/media/1650687_lg_zpsrhsxu1hb.jpeg.html)
MattyC
08-06-2016, 07:59 PM
Those eBay bucks were not gonna spend themselves!
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/40432/1948-bowman-berra
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/40435/1948-bowman-kiner
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/39772/1956-topps-clemente
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/40471/1956-topps-koufax
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/40590/1965-topps-morgan
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/40690/1967-topps-rose
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/40566/1968-topps-bench
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/42320/1968-topps-seaver
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/42321/1971-topps-munson
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/39781/1974-topps-ryan
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/42319/1975-topps-mini-winfield
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/42150/1975-topps-carlton
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/42151/1975-topps-schmidt
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Martin_Riggs/hofers-favorites/42286/1968-topps-carew
MattyC
08-06-2016, 08:09 PM
Really nice stuff posted so far this month. Here are a few of my recent acquisitions (most bought outside of August, but I haven't posted in a while).
First, some HOF Rookies.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25901087/Kiner.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25038294/Bunning.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/24110031/Carew.jpg
These two I bought ungraded and recently got back from PSA.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25901084/74%20Ryan.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25901085/Baylor.jpg
Outstanding cards, esp that Carew. So hard to find like that.
Those eBay bucks were not gonna spend themselves!
You had a lot of E-Bay bucks!! :cool:
Nice postwar haul! That 67 Carew is outstanding!
jchcollins
08-08-2016, 07:42 PM
John, I'm not exactly sure how this is germane to the point I was making. It's late, so maybe I'm missing something.
Stache - I would think it's "germane" in that I was giving you some additional information on the slab you posted a picture of. I'm glad that you knew all of that already.
Thanks,
-John
Canofcorn
08-08-2016, 08:05 PM
I've been wanting one of these for awhile - long overdue to pick this up!
http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Vintage/9DBEB835-B5C6-4B47-860F-804E039A11C2_zpszav0c6hw.jpeg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Vintage/9DBEB835-B5C6-4B47-860F-804E039A11C2_zpszav0c6hw.jpeg.html)
Robs70sCards
08-08-2016, 08:52 PM
Congrats!!!
That is one tough annoying card. Not only was the 1972 Topps Rod Carew IA card my last card for my 1972 set...it was the last card for me to complete my 1970-79 run. Here is a link to my post here about it...crazy we finished on same card...
http://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=184965
That is funny! I had bought a bunch of other 72s recently, and this just happened to be the very last one to arrive.
Nice Aaron, Mike! I once owned three of those at once, now down to only one. Love that card.
I added these in recent days ....
a Sterling Sports win
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was shut out on Friday at the National, so I went back Sunday looking for affordable mid grade
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KCRfan1
08-09-2016, 02:56 AM
Mike and Neal,
Those are very nice cards!
jason.1969
08-09-2016, 12:35 PM
Took me a while but I finally incorporated my Joe D Exhibits card into my office display. I wish I could say the bat has historic, but it's just my souvenir from the Louisville Slugger museum.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160809/7a96750194dca7c6876375d03f43e290.jpg
RayBShotz
08-10-2016, 08:58 AM
Cool display!
Eric72
08-10-2016, 12:26 PM
Picked this up recently and just got around to scanning it today. Technically not an August pickup; however, is being shown for the first time.
Rookiemonster
08-10-2016, 02:47 PM
Please options wanted ! I never bought a card that was graded by BCCG .
jason.1969
08-10-2016, 03:43 PM
I don't know BCCG well nor do I collect graded cards. However, I'll share two opinions.
1. Any Aaron RC is a great pickup!
2. The card definitely wouldn't get anything close to a 6 from PSA! (Unless a really big customer submitted it.)
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Rookiemonster
08-10-2016, 03:55 PM
Thanks Jason ! I know the grade from BCCG is crap I was more concerned with
Authenticity . I assumed since it was Beckett that at the very least the authenticity would be something they check the same way they do with the regular grading to make sure it is unaltered .
Please options wanted ! I never bought a card that was graded by BCCG .
Should that card not be graded in a BVG slab instead?
I don't want to assume anything, but I believe BCCG slabs are for modern cards ? :confused:
At this time, BCCG is only able to grade cards of standard size and thickness. For vintage cards (1980 and older) the book value (ungraded price based on the Beckett price guide) can not be more then $300 in value if you wish to have the card graded by BCCG.
Beckett Vintage Grading services is the way to have a vintage card graded. The service recognizes the difference in production technologies between modern and pre-1981 cards, especially in the condition of the cards' surface and edges. Cards produced earlier than 1981 are generally recognized as "vintage" cards by most dealers and collectors.
jfkheat
08-10-2016, 07:13 PM
This one came in the mail today.
James
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Misc%20Cards/1963FleerBRobinsonPSA9-1_zpsedoaje9f.jpg
Jcfowler6
08-11-2016, 10:13 AM
Picked up a few cards after a break for a couple months.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160811/e43fb063819f954a7bb28d08c8b85071.jpg
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jason.1969
08-11-2016, 10:46 AM
Hard to get more historic than 61 Maris. (Still the record, in my opinion.)
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Mark70Z
08-11-2016, 03:30 PM
This one came in the mail today.
James
James,
Sharp looking Brooksie!
Sinker Slider
08-11-2016, 08:05 PM
Picked up another tough one that will be off to PSA soon.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/11093209/Perry%20(ungraded)_original.jpg
Picked up another tough one that will be off to PSA soon.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/11093209/Perry%20(ungraded)_original.jpg
Is that a pin hole? (Top right corner looking at it)
Nice card either way, but if that is a pin hole, I believe the best you'll get is a 1?
Sinker Slider
08-12-2016, 07:27 AM
That is a good question, which I cannot answer because I didn't see it until after dropping my mail at the post office this morning. But yes, if it's a pin hole, a 1 will be coming my way.
I am hopeful that it is something on the scanner, because I did take a pretty good look at that corner at various angles. I have made worse mistakes, though.
ETA: It shows on the seller's scan too, so it may very well be a pin hole. Ugh.
That is a good question, which I cannot answer because I didn't see it until after dropping my mail at the post office this morning. But yes, if it's a pin hole, a 1 will be coming my way.
I am hopeful that it is something on the scanner, because I did take a pretty good look at that corner at various angles. I have made worse mistakes, though.
ETA: It shows on the seller's scan too, so it may very well be a pin hole. Ugh.
Hopefully, and it if is a card you wanted badly, I wouldn't let it bother you as it is hardly noticeable, imo.
Good luck. :)
That is a good question, which I cannot answer because I didn't see it until after dropping my mail at the post office this morning. But yes, if it's a pin hole, a 1 will be coming my way.
I am hopeful that it is something on the scanner, because I did take a pretty good look at that corner at various angles. I have made worse mistakes, though.
ETA: It shows on the seller's scan too, so it may very well be a pin hole. Ugh.
Was it mentioned by the seller? If not, you may have a case for the card not being as described if you want to go that route?
Sinker Slider
08-12-2016, 08:06 AM
No it wasn't mentioned. But it's a nice enough card that I'll probably just bust it out of its case, eat the grading fee, and include it in my ungraded collection if it turns out to be a pin hole, as now seems likely (see edit).
ETA: I looked at a bunch of others online and it is almost certainly a recurring print defect. They pretty much all have a spot there.
HOF Yankees
08-12-2016, 10:12 AM
a seller on ebay was running a set break and I am glad I caught him selling them at the right time, picked up the following three, they all range EX-Mint
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/60toppsdGernert_zpsfb63z4qc.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/60toppsdGernert_zpsfb63z4qc.jpg.html)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/60toppsleonw_zpsbp2nhtvh.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/60toppsleonw_zpsbp2nhtvh.jpg.html)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/60toppsjjay_zps119mnts2.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/60toppsjjay_zps119mnts2.jpg.html)
as always more to come soon
DBesse27
08-12-2016, 11:20 AM
It's a PD, not a pin hole.
It's a PD, not a pin hole.
What he said....here is a current one I have.
http://luckeycards.com/perry.jpg
begsu1013
08-12-2016, 12:26 PM
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Sinker Slider
08-12-2016, 01:16 PM
This one came today. Ain't no pinhole in it.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25890056/Morgan.jpg
jesus, focker! :D
I was trying to save him some money thinking he didn't see it and to reconsider his submission.
Glad to hear, for, Slider, it is just a PD. :)
LuckyLarry
08-13-2016, 10:39 AM
Today at our local monthly show I found these in the dollar box. So now I am the second person hoarding this card LOL!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/Scan%202_2.jpeg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/Scan%202_2.jpeg.html)
Then I purchased "The Julie" collection, and also a '64 Topps World Series card with a '64 Bazooka stamp of Elston Howard afixed
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/Scan%203%20copy.jpeg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/Scan%203%20copy.jpeg.html)
Best find of the day a trio of 1964 Topps Beatles cards. Shari writes:
"Ella isn't he a doll?"
"Ella Here keep this & think of me everytime I get a double I will give it to you".
"Ella Please never give up your dreams and always remember me"
You were a true friend Sharon!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/Scan%204_2.jpeg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/Scan%204_2.jpeg.html)
DBesse27
08-14-2016, 03:32 PM
LMAO at the Sharon notes!
Bcwcardz
08-14-2016, 05:13 PM
Is that a pin hole? (Top right corner looking at it)
Nice card either way, but if that is a pin hole, I believe the best you'll get is a 1?
I know it's a PD but why would anyone put a pin in the right corner of a card? It would just kind of dangle instead on being straight for display. I've had pinholes in cards but usually in the center somewhere.
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I know it's a PD but why would anyone put a pin in the right corner of a card? It would just kind of dangle instead on being straight for display. I've had pinholes in cards but usually in the center somewhere.
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I wondered the same thing but noticed what looked like a hint of another pinhole on the left side too.
I have seen pics of pinholes in all sorts of places but thought maybe the previous owner liked to hang his cards at a 45 degree angle?
the 'stache
08-14-2016, 08:24 PM
John, please accept my apologies. In retrospect, I didn't even need to say that. I see that you were just providing additional information. I could have just said "thank you", and acknowledged that you were posting something that could benefit the OP (or others) down the road.
I didn't mean for my comment to come off as being snotty, but it sure looks like it did. Thank you for chiming in. :)
Stache - I would think it's "germane" in that I was giving you some additional information on the slab you posted a picture of. I'm glad that you knew all of that already.
Thanks,
-John
jchcollins
08-14-2016, 09:16 PM
John, please accept my apologies. In retrospect, I didn't even need to say that. I see that you were just providing additional information. I could have just said "thank you", and acknowledged that you were posting something that could benefit the OP (or others) down the road.
I didn't mean for my comment to come off as being snotty, but it sure looks like it did. Thank you for chiming in. :)
No worries. I often digress, and can understand if that was annoying.
DBesse27
08-14-2016, 09:20 PM
Jermaine O' neal
jason.1969
08-14-2016, 09:22 PM
Wrong sport. Maybe Germán Rivera or Jermaine Dye. Oops, wrong era...Germany Schaefer?
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Robextend
08-17-2016, 09:22 AM
It's been a quiet year, but happy about these recent pickups:
http://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/postwar1/hofrookiecards/websize/Aaron%20RC.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/autographsmemoribilia/hofrookiecardsautos/websize/Ford%20RC%20Auto%20_2_.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/autographsmemoribilia/hofrookiecardsautos/websize/Eckersley%20RC%20Auto%20_2_.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/autographsmemoribilia/hofrookiecardsautos/websize/Ryan%20RC%20Auto%20_2_.jpg
DBesse27
08-17-2016, 01:00 PM
Love the Eck and the double signed Koosman ;)
Robs70sCards
08-17-2016, 07:16 PM
Yes! Love the Koosman/Ryan card.
RayBShotz
08-18-2016, 04:05 PM
Added this PSA 8 Hank Sauer with some recent 1959 Topps I picked up. I've gone over this every which way from Sunday and this is a bump waiting to happen. Exhibits all the qualities of a 9.
Old slab...hmmmm.
RayB
MattyC
08-18-2016, 10:03 PM
This one came today. Ain't no pinhole in it.
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/25890056/Morgan.jpg
Gorgeous Morgan RC. Tough to find centered. Considering how nasty his numbers are, he's kind of slept-on.
herbc
08-18-2016, 10:34 PM
Picked this up to have signed at a show on Saturday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/East20Coast20National20Jim20Perry001_zpsbbnxwuug.j pghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/East20Coast20National20Jim20Perry002_zpsw0cyflug.j pg
Stonepony
08-19-2016, 10:54 AM
mailday. I just need the Dickey to complete my 51 B set if anyone has one.
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DBesse27
08-19-2016, 11:32 PM
Oohhh, I love those Bowmans!
DeanH3
08-20-2016, 05:51 PM
Setup at a local card show today to sell some closet junk. Had a good time sharing a table with Jim (jimtigers65). Spent the proceeds on this guy.
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=813&pictureid=21082
argpdt
08-20-2016, 06:41 PM
1956 Dairy Queen: Gil Hodges, Al Rosen, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese.
clydepepper
08-20-2016, 07:21 PM
I try to have at least one card for the subject of each biography I own.
For The Corporal was a Pitcher ,
I just picked up a nice raw card:
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kailes2872
08-21-2016, 07:42 AM
After looking for quite some time, I was able to score a '54 Kaline last night in the Memory Lane auction. I got it for $532 + BP = $638. While it is not the $450-$500 card that it was 6-8 months ago, based upon recent trends, I was pleasantly surprised to have landed it. What was more surprising was that it was only 4 bids and I placed the winning bid over a week ago.
There was one on Ebay (a 6) that sold on Thursday for $720 and one that will end soon that is heading in that direction.
My upgrades are now down to just a couple and Kaline was a big hurdle. PWCC sold one for $1400+ last month and it might have been a PWCC exception/higher end example, so happy that I got it where I got it and maybe a sign that things are starting to settle?
Great mid grade examples fellas!
Love the DQ stuff!
herbc
08-21-2016, 11:07 PM
I picked up this Robinson exhibit at a show on Saturday. Is it a good one? I've heard that there are reprints of this card. I'm not sure what to look for.:confused:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/Negro%20League%20to%20Major%20League%20-%20%20Color%20Line%20RC/JACKIE20ROBINSON20EXHIBIT001_zps2framks5.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/Negro%20League%20to%20Major%20League%20-%20%20Color%20Line%20RC/JACKIE20ROBINSON20EXHIBIT002_zpsny6k0ay8.jpg
KCRfan1
08-21-2016, 11:43 PM
Looks safe to me Herb!
herbc
08-22-2016, 12:28 AM
Looks safe to me Herb!
I think he missed the bag.;).
When I saw it, I thought it looked good; but then I realized I didn't have a clue.
I just thought it looked naturally old. What would one look for/at to determine authenticity? Anything in particular? Thanks
T206Fan
08-22-2016, 05:46 AM
This months pickups thus far
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsohzvuy1g.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsohzvuy1g.jpeg.html)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsstn5vsmo.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsstn5vsmo.jpeg.html)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsy6xkukil.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsy6xkukil.jpeg.html)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsfcw49i8h.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsfcw49i8h.jpeg.html)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zps4dyvoxui.jpeg[/URL]
Not really vintage but it's his first Cardinal card and it is 34 years old
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsimb013ps.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsimb013ps.jpeg.html)
Stonepony
08-22-2016, 09:47 AM
Nice cards!!
A recent P/U. Not graded, but the price was right for a desirable card and player.
another centered, inexpensive collector grade Aaron
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DeanH3
08-22-2016, 07:02 PM
another centered, inexpensive collector grade Aaron
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Nice card Neal. Centered, inexpensive collector grade cards are right in my wheelhouse. Love 'em.
ISURedbird
08-22-2016, 07:04 PM
After looking for quite some time, I was able to score a '54 Kaline last night in the Memory Lane auction. I got it for $532 + BP = $638. While it is not the $450-$500 card that it was 6-8 months ago, based upon recent trends, I was pleasantly surprised to have landed it. What was more surprising was that it was only 4 bids and I placed the winning bid over a week ago.
There was one on Ebay (a 6) that sold on Thursday for $720 and one that will end soon that is heading in that direction.
My upgrades are now down to just a couple and Kaline was a big hurdle. PWCC sold one for $1400+ last month and it might have been a PWCC exception/higher end example, so happy that I got it where I got it and maybe a sign that things are starting to settle?
Love the Al Kaline rookie. My dream card. I'm a low budget collector, so reprint is the best I'll do, but I love when fellow collectors let us see when they pick up great cards. I've got a beat up '55 Topps and '55 Bowman Kaline, so maybe I'll come across a '54 that fits my budget one day. Thanks for sharing. Great looking card!
RayBShotz
08-22-2016, 09:06 PM
another centered, inexpensive collector grade Aaron
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Neal - Sweet Hank!
RayBShotz
08-22-2016, 09:08 PM
Very pleased to pick up my first 1959 Topps high number (546) tonight.
Couldn't pass up on this beauty.
Ebay scan.
RayB
mrmantlecollector
08-23-2016, 09:18 AM
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/mrmantlecollector/junk%20file/vvvv_zps7dpq5smw.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/user/mrmantlecollector/media/junk%20file/vvvv_zps7dpq5smw.jpg.html)
RayBShotz
08-23-2016, 08:47 PM
Nice upgrade to my 54' Topps set effort tonight.
Welcome Mr. Dropo.
JollyElm
08-24-2016, 03:16 PM
Grabbed up this beautiful 1972 Frank Robby Traded card...
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I am adding him to my 1972 PSA high numbers for trade thread in the B/S/T, for anybody interested in it.
kailes2872
08-24-2016, 05:25 PM
Love the Al Kaline rookie. My dream card. I'm a low budget collector, so reprint is the best I'll do, but I love when fellow collectors let us see when they pick up great cards. I've got a beat up '55 Topps and '55 Bowman Kaline, so maybe I'll come across a '54 that fits my budget one day. Thanks for sharing. Great looking card!
I guess it is all relative because I consider myself a low budget collector when I look at the Cobb's and Ruth's and Mantles that abound with the collectors on this site. (Not to mention collections like Al's and Ted Z's...)
Keep at it, collect what you love and don't get discouraged. I keep reminding myself what the pastor teaches (and it is a hard lesson). Comparison triggers one of two feelings - pride - when you feel a bit better than your comparison, or shame when when you feel a bit worse. It is a marathon, not a sprint (another message that I have to remind myself). Good luck! and happy collecting!
Stonepony
08-25-2016, 10:39 AM
Very happy to have found the 69 Ive wanted
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DeanH3
08-25-2016, 02:22 PM
Awesome Mantle Dave! One of the first vintage cards I bought when I was a young lad was a '69 Mantle. Sure wish I still had it. Congrats!
Stonepony
08-25-2016, 02:59 PM
Thanks Dean, I'm almost certain 1969 was my first year of buying cards ( I was 7). Alas, none survived. The earliest childhood cards which made it all the way thru to today are 1970- and most of those are football
jason.1969
08-25-2016, 03:04 PM
Not a pickup but I couldn't help sharing. Thinking about the various discussions as to whether 52T Mantle is an RC since it's Mantle's first Topps card, here is some similar logic applied by one eBay seller to Hammering Hank!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160825/6b06787dbcd187116df38e6596608819.jpg
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Jim65
08-25-2016, 06:29 PM
My latest pickup
Jdoggs
08-25-2016, 11:28 PM
Nice 69 mick.
These 2 arrived today. I have been trying to watch my spending lately but I got caught up in the "I want it" bidding war and spent more than I intended on the Dimaggio.
Since I won the Dimaggio card, I thought I may as well see if I can win another off the seller and ended up winning this Frank Smith card as well.
I am not disappointed with my Dimaggio win, as, other than the top left corner, the card is in real nice shape and I did get it quite a bit cheaper than what they normally go for.
brian1961
08-26-2016, 11:44 AM
I guess it is all relative because I consider myself a low budget collector when I look at the Cobb's and Ruth's and Mantles that abound with the collectors on this site. (Not to mention collections like Al's and Ted Z's...)
Keep at it, collect what you love and don't get discouraged. I keep reminding myself what the pastor teaches (and it is a hard lesson). Comparison triggers one of two feelings - pride - when you feel a bit better than your comparison, or shame when when you feel a bit worse. It is a marathon, not a sprint (another message that I have to remind myself). Good luck! and happy collecting!
Sober, succinct, and right on. As a fellow minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I needed to hear that. I have come to realize what I do still have is a blessing from God, and what I "gave away" of my collection by selling to support some missionaries and ministries 30 years ago is a reflection of the famous words of martyred missionary Jim Elliot, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."
God bless and be with you, brother.:) ---Brian Powell
DBesse27
08-26-2016, 11:19 PM
Dale, I love that 52 "little professor"!
Johnny630
08-27-2016, 07:03 AM
Favorite card so far ! Was able to pay it off early this month :-)
KCRfan1
08-27-2016, 07:27 AM
Favorite card so far ! Was able to pay it off early this month :-)
That's sharp!!!!!!!
Johnny630
08-27-2016, 08:36 AM
Thanks Lou and Neal !! The rough cut drew me to it. Being a Clemente collecter who would never be able to afford a 5 or better 55 Rookie nowadays I'm happy with this one! The 56 looks better too !
DBesse27
08-27-2016, 09:01 AM
The 56 Clemente is one of my favorite cards of all time. Yours is a beauty!
Johnny630
08-27-2016, 09:35 AM
Thanks Dan ! I'm with you on the card, love the action of him jumping up against the wall for the ball. Way cool!!
DBesse27
08-27-2016, 02:39 PM
First few words are copied and pasted from the FB forum, sorry.
Just got back from vacation. I go to the same place every August and there's a card shop nearby, run by an older guy out of his house. My boys and I always visit and my favorite thing to do is sift through his "M.A.S.H. Box." It's full of beaters, but priced accordingly, with lots of star power. It's a fun escape from graded cards, which are mostly what I collect these days. Notes below each photo.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/52T%20Jensen.jpg
Of my new additions, I'm most excited about the card above. For a few weeks now, I've had the itch to add my first 52 Topps. Don't know why one hadn't fallen into my lap before now. Happy to add this Jensen.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/vintage%20baseball3.jpg
Already had a nicer copy of the Piersall and didn't realize it.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/vintage%20baseball4.jpg
Bill White is a personal favorite. Possibly the most underrated player of the 60's. Got these 4 cards for a total of $3
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/vintage%20baseball5.jpg
I also love vintage league leader cards when they're chock full of HOFers. Got these 5 cards for $3
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/73%20Kelloggs%20lot.jpg
Love Kellogg's cards and thought it was interesting that these weren't "3D". Turns out this was the only year Kellogg's didn't use that effect, because they went with a different manufacturer (Panographics). These were 20 cents each.
Like I said, it's fun sometimes to throw condition out the window and buy cheap copies of iconic cards or iconic players.
RayBShotz
08-27-2016, 04:04 PM
Thanks Lou and Neal !! The rough cut drew me to it. Being a Clemente collecter who would never be able to afford a 5 or better 55 Rookie nowadays I'm happy with this one! The 56 looks better too !
2nd Year cards appear to be the play right now on vintage superstars.
RayB
Nice Clemente. Really bright and clean.
Johnny630
08-27-2016, 04:09 PM
Thanks Ray
T206Fan
08-27-2016, 08:29 PM
3 more pickups from the Lcs today
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zps7s4caork.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zps7s4caork.jpeg.html)
Bhttp://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsxroeje3d.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zpsxroeje3d.jpeg.html)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/Vintage%20collection/image_zpswxqqrlgr.jpeg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/Vintage%20collection/image_zpswxqqrlgr.jpeg.html)
Dale, I love that 52 "little professor"!
Thanks, Dan!
Sure glad I was able to win it despite telling myself to curb my spending!
I had looked, (although it's not one of my current priority 52 Topps cards) at Dimaggio cards before and always thought, someday I'll get one, just not now.
Just happened to be surfing E-Bay when I noticed it, threw in a bid, got outbid, threw in another or 2 and ended up winning it, surprisingly. :)
Nice Jack Jensen, btw. That is another card I have been eyeing. (Yankee cards always carry a premium)
Favorite card so far ! Was able to pay it off early this month :-)
Nice card, Johnny. Love the 56 version my self!
Johnny630
08-28-2016, 06:16 PM
Thanks Dale
RayBShotz
08-29-2016, 07:26 PM
Couldn't resist this beautiful common!
Shoebox
08-30-2016, 08:16 AM
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/Drinkmorebeer/Cards/LY145_1162_lg_zpsvzsno5mu.jpeg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Drinkmorebeer/media/Cards/LY145_1162_lg_zpsvzsno5mu.jpeg.html)
Very happy to have found the 69 Ive wanted
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That is a great looking card.
Harliduck
08-30-2016, 12:07 PM
Hit a cool milestone yesterday with the day's mail...got this 69 Topps Fergie that completes my 3rd 1969 Topps set. In my quest to upgrade my first set I was able to put together another VGEX set, and then the quest to upgrade that set let to another VG set..:D This Fergie (after I freed it from the PSA bondage) replaces the card in my 2nd set which dropped that card to my 3rd set which is now COMPLETE.
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Hu8AAOSww9VXglnK/s-l1600.jpg
My only question now is do I upgrade my 2nd set to EXNM and create a 4th set? My wife thinks I'm crazy but I have to believe I have folks here that quite understand...
Hit a cool milestone yesterday with the day's mail...got this 69 Topps Fergie that completes my 3rd 1969 Topps set. In my quest to upgrade my first set I was able to put together another VGEX set, and then the quest to upgrade that set let to another VG set..:D This Fergie (after I freed it from the PSA bondage) replaces the card in my 2nd set which dropped that card to my 3rd set which is now COMPLETE.
My only question now is do I upgrade my 2nd set to EXNM and create a 4th set? My wife thinks I'm crazy but I have to believe I have folks here that quite understand...
Everyone is different, but I think it might not be a bad idea to maybe listen to her once in a while. Harliduck. :D
vintagebaseballcardguy
08-31-2016, 06:56 PM
Starting back to work on my '65 Topps set. I have some commons on the way, but I like these two rookies...
KCRfan1
08-31-2016, 07:21 PM
Nice pick ups Robert!!
Jim65
08-31-2016, 08:34 PM
Picked up a few harder to find MSA discs, Red Barn Tom Seaver, Cup Lid Jon Matlack, Cup Lid Dave Kingman