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mansco
09-03-2017, 02:26 PM
Hi,
I'm doing some casual research on PSA Graded T206 sets. What have been the most difficult high graded (for purposes of my analysis, high grade is considered to be PSA 5 or higher) cards to locate, irrespective of backs? I'm looking to get a sense of collectors' experience rather than simply looking at the population reports.
Thanks.
MVSNYC
09-03-2017, 02:56 PM
This could/should be on the main board, for more eyes to see. Interesting question.
I've always found the Donlin fielding to be very difficult in high grade.
3-2-count
09-03-2017, 03:48 PM
Tinker portrait. In the top 5 for sure.
CMIZ5290
09-03-2017, 03:53 PM
Rube Manning (Pitching)... 0 PSA 7's, only 2 PSA 8's and none higher.....Impossible card in high grade, mid grades (5's) may be a tad different. If you're doing a set in high grades, PSA 6.5 and higher, this card is the toughest card IMO...
Kingcobb
09-03-2017, 03:54 PM
That is a great question I am putting together a PSA 5 set sitting at 380 cards right now. The 2 cards I have noticed that rarely come up for sell in PSA 5 or higher are the Kid Elberfeld NY Portrait and the Southern Leaguer Ed Foster. I would be interested in others opinion.Thanks Daryl
RedsFan1941
09-03-2017, 04:36 PM
Solly Hoffman, apparently.
t206fix
09-03-2017, 04:56 PM
That is a great question I am putting together a PSA 5 set sitting at 380 cards right now. The 2 cards I have noticed that rarely come up for sell in PSA 5 or higher are the Kid Elberfeld NY Portrait and the Southern Leaguer Ed Foster. I would be interested in others opinion.Thanks Daryl
380 PSA 5s!!! Wow, that's impressive Daryl!
Pat R
09-03-2017, 05:14 PM
Ames (Hands At Chest) in a 5 and up is tough.
mansco
09-03-2017, 06:27 PM
When I was putting together my set, I found that some of the Southern Leaguers (Foster, Mullaney and a few others) and some of the 150 only group (Ames hands at chest, Donlin Fielding, and Doyle Throwing) were the most difficult to come across in PSA 5 or higher (excluding Demmitt and O'Hara - I don't even think about the Big 4).
The Elberfeld NY Portrait was a bit more difficult than the Elberfeld Washington Portrait.
Billy5858
09-04-2017, 02:30 AM
Tinker portrait. In the top 5 for sure.
PSA 6 for sale with you know who
rats60
09-04-2017, 08:37 AM
The O'Hara StL was by far the toughest card for me. The Southern Leagers, as someone else said, especially Roy Elam. Carl Lundgren Chicago and Wildfire Schulte front view. I want to say Joe Doyle, but I am not sure if that was because Larry Fritsch was hoarding them.
Thromdog
09-04-2017, 10:38 AM
Doc Adkins, Joe Doyle, Wildfire Schulte front. Those are the lowest pops for PSA 6 and higher I believe.
The Adkins is tough from what I have seen.....the other 2 are kind of known toughies.
CMIZ5290
09-04-2017, 04:55 PM
Solly Hoffman, apparently.
He's another, check out the PSA Pop report if you're so skeptical....
CMIZ5290
09-04-2017, 05:07 PM
Doc Adkins, Joe Doyle, Wildfire Schulte front. Those are the lowest pops for PSA 6 and higher I believe.
The Adkins is tough from what I have seen.....the other 2 are kind of known toughies.
PSA 6's and higher, Frank Smith (Chi. & Boston) is extremely tough....