FSH: 1952 Topps Mantle (SOLD), 1933 Goudey #149 Ruth PSA graded (SOLD)

[judgebuck]

I just got these three graded at the National. Prices are: 1952 Topps Mantle PSA 1 - Price - $3,700.00. 1933 Goudey Ruth #149 PSA 1.5 - Price - $1,100.00. Here are the scans:

[jthorst75]

Looks like your Berk Ross is graded authentic not a "1". What attributes make it graded "authentic". Also why are you asking more than book? Thanks

[judgebuck]

It is kind of stupid to ask more than VCP for the cards. Thus, I lowered the prices. I originally set the prices at more than VCP because I thought best offers would be considerably less and I want to get prices in accordance with general market value, which VCP tracks.

As for why PSA graded the card Authentic rather than PSA 1, I asked them that question when I got the card graded at the National last week. They said that they could have just as easily graded it PSA MK due to the indention of what looks like a pencil mark that has been erased to the left of his head. Also, the card is stained some, and I believe they could have also added the qualifier of ST. They told me that they would reholder it as PSA 1 MK if I wanted them to, but that I would likely be better off with an Authentic grade. The card does have decent corners for what that's worth.

[hangman62]

Wow,
I had no idea you could "barter and bargain" with PSA.....I dont think thats right....they give a card a PSA 2...and say " well,I tell you what I'll do..I make it a PSA 3 with MK..if you like" .... that doesnt sound very professional for a grading company to do

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by hangman62

that doesnt sound very professional for a grading company to do

Laughing out loud

These grading conversations always make me laugh.

Doug "I like them raw" Goodman

[hangman62]

Yes, me too... Im a PSA holder ..cracker .. kind of guy... its a shame you sometimes pay more because a card is in a holder..although sometimes is funny...a guy selling a PSA enclosed card..and he only wants like 5 or 7 bucks for it..probably what it cost to grade the thing !

[judgebuck]

The accurate grade for my card is probably PSA 4 or 5 MK ST. It has decent corners. It has the indentions of a pencil mark. It has a stain.

Have you ever seen a card graded with two qualifiers? My guess is that they just gave it Authentic because it has the two problems. But they did say they could have assigned the grade of PSA 1 MK. Who knows? Who cares? It is a low grade Mantle.

[sbfinley]

Those are three great cards in any condition. Good luck with your sale.

[judgebuck]

Thanks, sbfinley.

The Berk Ross sold last night. The other two are still available at the reduced price. I have edited the post to reflect the reduced price only and not the original price.

[jthorst75]

Where's the reduction? Wasn't this the price from yesterday? Still would like to do something with the Topps Mantle. PM me please.

[judgebuck]

The reduced price of $3,700 on the Mantle and $1,100 on the Ruth was down from the $3,900 on the Mantle and the $1,250 on the Ruth that I had originally asked when I first posted the cards. I edited the first post to reflect the reduced prices.

Any offers on either card before I shut this down?

Thanks to those of you who expressed interest and to the collector who bought the 1952 Berk Ross Mantle.

[judgebuck]

Last call. Any reasonable offers???

[jthorst75]

PM sent, thanks

[judgebuck]

'52 Mantle is sold. Thanks to the board member who purchased it. I'll drop the remaining card, the '33 Goudey Ruth #149 in PSA 1.5, to $950 if anyone wants it.

[judgebuck]

Ruth card is now sold as well. Thanks to all who purchased, who viewed the cards, and who asked questions. I'm usually on Collectors Universe message board, but I'm going to start staying here more. I was able to sell the 1952 Topps Mantle, the 1952 Berk Ross Mantle, and the 1933 Goudey Ruth #149 at fair prices.

David (judgebuck)