Any interest in piggybacking a $50 sub??? CLOSED - Grades POSTED!! 6/20/22

[bobbyw8469]

I snagged my first allotment today. It is for 20 cards at $50 per pop. I am unsure if I am even going to use it, but I can be easily persuaded if someone else wants to tag along. Just checking the waters to see if anyone wanted to sub anything. I can take it or leave it, because at MOST I only have around 2-3 at that level.

[stutor]

Hey Bobby. I might be interested. What is the value limit? Thank you

Sonny

[Casey2296]

I have a few I could throw in.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by stutor

hey bobby. I might be interested. What is the value limit? Thank you

sonny

$999.....

[stutor]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

$999.....

Awesome. I’ll check my pile tonight. Thank you.

[Scott L.]

Bobby would we be looking at a yearish turn around most likely at the $50 level?

Thanks.

Scott

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Scott L.

Bobby would we be looking at a yearish turn around most likely at the $50 level?

Thanks.

Scott

Oh lord...I hope not...lol

[toledo_mudhen]

I gave up on grading them anymore.....

Me and my buddies are flippin em and puttin em in bicycle spokes these days.....

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen

I gave up on grading them anymore.....

Me and my buddies are flippin em and puttin em in bicycle spokes these days.....

We have officially gone full circle. I like it!!!!

[Natswin2019]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I snagged my first allotment today. It is for 20 cards at $50 per pop. I am unsure if I am even going to use it, but I can be easily persuaded if someone else wants to tag along. Just checking the waters to see if anyone wanted to sub anything. I can take it or leave it, because at MOST I only have around 2-3 at that level.

I have a few I could throw in. Both vintage and modern if needed

[JollyElm]

Don't want to spend the money, but I have this real nice (to me, so it'll probably come back a PSA 2 MK/ST/PD/OC/AA/N6 combo) Bench rookie, plus a 1968 Mays PSA 8 ST that I'd like to crack open, wipe away the schmutz and resubmit, so I may be in for the sub if you decide to do it.

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[bobbyw8469]

Darren...does that Bench make sense to submit at $50??? The cards I am looking to sub better be close to that $999 limit.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Darren...does that Bench make sense to submit at $50??? The cards I am looking to sub better be close to that $999 limit.

That's the big question, isn't it?
Based on recent sales data, it would have to come back a minimum of a 6 (which it damn well should, but I am probably 100% wrong) to be 'worth' it at a base level (money I paid for it + $50 + shipping and insurance to and fro), but since I'm not looking to sell it, that may just be money thrown to the winds. If it was a mere $10 special, then it would be an unequivocal yes (and the shipping and insurance cost would be eased by the large number of cards I would submit).

[bobbyw8469]

The Bench looks like a '4' to me. It's also possible that your scanner is like mine....it makes cards look worse than they really are. This is what I was thinking of submitting....what do you think?

[JollyElm]

To me, your trio of cards is a no-brainer. Real good stuff, and the added punch of being slabbed with a number will send their values skyward.

I'm wondering what you're seeing that says the Bench is a 4? It's really sharp all around, although the scan does make it appear as if the upper left corner is gnarled, but that's not the case. The burlap is a lot thinner/lighter up there, is all...

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[NATCARD]

Bobby, I do not have anything to submit but wanted to post these turnaround times for (3) $50 orders i have done.
5 cards submitted Feb 4, Entered Feb 18, still in research.
5 cards submitted Feb 23, Eneterd March 4th, shipped back to me March 29. (???) newer than last and already in my hands!
5 cards submitted Feb 27, Enetered March 8th, still in Research.
Hope this helps, but I doubt it!

[Tyruscobb]

I’m a gluten for punishment. Despite still waiting on our Swingin Sixties submission return, I’m good for a card or two.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

To me, your trio of cards is a no-brainer. Real good stuff, and the added punch of being slabbed with a number will send their values skyward.

I'm wondering what you're seeing that says the Bench is a 4? It's really sharp all around, although the scan does make it appear as if the upper left corner is gnarled, but that's not the case. The burlap is a lot thinner/lighter up there, is all...

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The 1968's I have been terrible at grading. Maybe it is a '6'. The burlap throws me off. For my 3, I got the Aaron at a 5. I HAD the Musial at a '7', although the scan makes it look worse than it is....the Mantle is probably a '3'.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by NATCARD

Bobby, I do not have anything to submit but wanted to post these turnaround times for (3) $50 orders i have done.
5 cards submitted Feb 4, Entered Feb 18, still in research.
5 cards submitted Feb 23, Eneterd March 4th, shipped back to me March 29. (???) newer than last and already in my hands!
5 cards submitted Feb 27, Enetered March 8th, still in Research.
Hope this helps, but I doubt it!

Thank you Jeff.....I still can't believe I am going through looking for stuff to submit!! I really can't stomach paying $50 per card. Guess I am living in the past.

[bobbyw8469]

20 Card Sub

1) Bobby
2) Bobby
3) Bobby

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

20 Card Sub

1) Bobby
2) Bobby
3) Bobby

4) Brent
5) Brent

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

4) Brent
5) Brent

6) Phil
7) Phil
8) Phil

[oldeboo]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

The 1968's I have been terrible at grading. Maybe it is a '6'. The burlap throws me off. For my 3, I got the Aaron at a 5. I HAD the Musial at a '7', although the scan makes it look worse than it is....the Mantle is probably a '3'.

I agree you on the Aaron at a 5 and Mantle at a 3. The Musial looks like a 4 to me. The left corners look a tad soft, the bottom edge is rough, and the T/B centering isn't the best. You have to look out for the centering on the reverse on that issue too. Like you said, maybe it's the scan. Just offering a second set of eyes, hope you don't mind. They are all great cards, good luck!

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by oldeboo

I agree you on the Aaron at a 5 and Mantle at a 3. The Musial looks like a 4 to me. The left corners look a tad soft, the bottom edge is rough, and the T/B centering isn't the best. You have to look out for the centering on the reverse on that issue too. Like you said, maybe it's the scan. Just offering a second set of eyes, hope you don't mind. They are all great cards, good luck!

No...I appreciate it. In person it looks super.....the scan tends to bring out all the flaws though.....if the Musial is only a '4', I might not sub that one then....that one is only a banger in mid to semi high grade.

[bobbyw8469]

Think I might sub this one. Looks like a pretty nice '2'.




9) Bobby

[Gorditadogg]

Bobby, I've got two too

9) Al
10) Al


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[JollyElm]

Any idea on the timeframe of getting these cards back? If it's somewhat normal, then...

11) Elms
12) Elms
13) Elms

[scooter729]

FYI - I had 4 different 5 card subs which I sent to PSA during February, at the $50 level. I received all back to me roughly 5-6 weeks after they arrived at PSA. All things considered for where they've been, I didn't think that was too bad.

And for the most part, the grades were what I expected. Happy to see nothing randomly got slammed for no logical reason!

[stutor]

I have 5. If it runs over 20, I’m happy to send less to accommodate

14) Sonny
15) Sonny
16) Sonny
17) Sonny
18) Sonny

[bobbyw8469]

That's closed then....

[bobbyw8469]

Al...Jackie was #9...you are 10 and 11.

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

Bobby, I've got two too

9) Al
10) Al


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[bobbyw8469]

19) Bobby

Yall forgot about Jackie!!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Scott L.

Bobby would we be looking at a yearish turn around most likely at the $50 level?

Thanks.

Scott

been taking about 5 - 6 weeks for me.

[Nunzio11]

I have 1 I'd like to submit if you have the room Bobby.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Nunzio11

I have 1 I'd like to submit if you have the room Bobby.

Yes you can have the last slot.

[bigfanNY]

Bobby any room I have 1.

Jonathan

[bobbyw8469]

Jonathan, I think that was it.

[JollyElm]

***OPINIONS WANTED...EVEN POINTLESS, NOT WELL THOUGHT OUT ONES***

I have three slots for Bobby's submission. One 'should' be taken up by cracking out my PSA 8 ST 1968 Willie Mays and wiping away the schmutz, so that leaves two slots to fill. As a little insight, I'm not planning on selling anything, but it really is all about value, because the way this last year has went, I am never more than 5 minutes away from having to sell everything.

Here are my candidates:

1956 'Hammerin' Hank' - WYSIWYG. Overall pretty decent, but the corners are bumpity.

1972 'Dr. J.' Rookie - Crap! Knew the top left corner was bumped, but just realized the lower left corner has a light crease...so it's low grade. Ugh!!

1980 'The Great One' - really sweet overall, but is the top to bottom centering a killjoy??

1968 Johnny Bench Rookie - it looks awesome, but man, when you examine the scans, things pop up. A real tough call.

Two 1971 Munsons, One Plate - either fits nicely into anyone's complete set, but would one of them grade high enough to make the $50 to PSA a good move?




Edited to add:

Creasius Erving...

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Feel free to chime in, please.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

***OPINIONS WANTED...EVEN POINTLESS, NOT WELL THOUGHT OUT ONES***

Feel free to chime in, please.

Pointless and not well thought opinion - grade the Hank, Dr. J and Bench because those are my three favorite cards from the group

[bobbyw8469]

Aaron is around $400 (4....maybe a '5' on a good day)

Erving is around $500 (3)

Bench is around $300 (5)...I know...I'm harsh on these.

Even if the Munson's grade 6's, they are only around $300 cards...

They are all GREAT cards.....are they $50 grading fee great????

That's for you to decide.......if I didn't have much in it, I would grade the Erving......basketball is hot.

[Casey2296]

Grade the Munsons cuz 71 Topps look horrible in SGC holders.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Grade the Munsons cuz 71 Topps look horrible in SGC holders.

They won't be higher than 6's.....yes grade them....but not at $50 per.

[JollyElm]

One final contestant (the very top is actually a shadow, not the black of the card)...

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[bobbyw8469]

1971 Rose in a 6.5 is around $150. I wouldn't send that one. Sounds like you are in the same boat as me Darren.

[bobbyw8469]

literally, only 1 person has included paperwork thus far.......geez......

[bobbyw8469]

Everybody paid up but one.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Everybody paid up but one.

If you promise to reduce my costs for the next group submission, I will happily build you a gallows.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

If you promise to reduce my costs for the next group submission, I will happily build you a gallows.

The only way there will be another group submission is if PSA drops below $10 again. Like Glenn Frey said....I guess that will be when hell freezes over.

[bobbyw8469]

Going out today via registered mail.

[bobbyw8469]

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