Ok what do you think? This can't be a PSA 2!

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

I'm sure most here are more versed in the nuance of PSA's grades than I, so I want to know your thoughts on whether I should pay the $150 to have this card reviewed. For the life of me, (especially after comparing to my other cards) can't figure out how this is only a "2". The corners are fairly sharp. There's no staining. Centering looks 85/15 or better. All good except for the one crease.
Here's what the website says for a PSA 4: card's corners may be slightly rounded. Surface wear is noticeable but modest. The card may have light scuffing or light scratches. Some original gloss will be retained. Borders may be slightly off-white. A light crease may be visible. Centering must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.
I'm thinking it's gotta a shot for a 4! What do you think?

[Luke]

This does look like a lot of PSA 4s. But it looks like a lot of SCG 35s too. Nice card either way.

[kmac32]

Looks like a crease on the front right side of the card. Probably the reason for the good 2 rating

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by kmac32

Looks like a crease on the front right side of the card. Probably the reason for the good 2 rating

Bingo!

[the 'stache]

I agree that the big crease in the upper right corner, another tiny crease above the 'A' in Cracker, and to a lesser extent the centering, have lowered the grade on the card. You might bump the card a half grade, but I don't see it getting a 4. Save your money, imho. It's a beautiful card.

[dtp717]

That is a beautiful card at any rate. Very nice.

[iwantitiwinit]

That's a significant crease on the right side of the card and it's one of a few. Merits a 2 in my opinion, I wouldn't resubmit.

[Jacker_ Cracks]

Beautiful card A.J. and without the usual product staining of the 14's.

[uniship]

that right there is one helluva fantastic card - nice pick up!

[irishdenny]

Mr. Johnson,

I know that we as a "Collective Community", can sometimes be a bit facetious. With that said, and I do mean this with All Sincerity...

There's Only 2 Things wrong with Your Mr. Wagner:

1. He's Not Mine.

2. He's Not Dressed for Success! He needs a bit of Black to go along with All that Red... I do Believe that SGC can Help You out... And put him into some Slick Attire!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Great looking card but that is a wicked crease.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

strangly enough the crease is very hard to see with the naked eye and the scan happened to magnify it. Crease not withstanding the other positives of the card I think would outweigh the crease downgrade and get at least a 3 and possible 4. I live in Los Angeles and it's an hour drive to PSA HQ in Irvine. They have a same day review for $150. I'm going to do it next month and let you all know what happens!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Unless you are selling it why drive two hours and spend $150 for the possibility of getting a 3 instead of a 2?

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

@peter_spaeth mostly because I think it deserves a higher grade. no plans to sell...but then again you never know! If I get a 3, would trade someone for a 2 + something else...etc.

[iwantitiwinit]

What if u get a 1.5?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

@peter_spaeth mostly because I think it deserves a higher grade. no plans to sell...but then again you never know! If I get a 3, would trade someone for a 2 + something else...etc.

If it doesn't come back higher you can just submit it again!! And if you really get good at it maybe you can just set up an EFT from your bank account to theirs. It's more efficient that way.

and btw, I have never heard of an @peter_spaeth.... On this board he merely goes by Peter Spaeth. I go by Leon Luckey, the technical person and moderator for Net54baseball is Brian McQueen..my auction partner goes by Scott Brockelman,......you get the idea..

[sebie43]

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[the 'stache]

Peter, that Mantle is gorgeous! What a great pick up!