1952 Topps Images of All Variations <Rolling Thread>

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Psa told me I could opt for either yellow tiger or gray back. They wouldn't add both. No reason given.


Sgc told me they only distinguish red/black backs, not gray backs.


Both are true stories

Ted, this explains a lot. I did not know that.

Irv, I probably would keep it raw. If I had to make a choice between grading companies I would go with PSA and have it slabbed as a House - Yellow Tiger since that distinction over the gray back is more subjective. The gray back "yellow tiger" can't have any red on the tongue or anywhere else on the tiger, as you know and should not have a green tint on the neck. The cream back House - yellow tiger with green tint on the neck seems to be more commonly found, than without the green tint. The gray back House, yellow tiger appears to be found only without the green tint on neck - but so few exist I am not positive.

However, the standards for grading a House with yellow tiger have not been consistently applied at PSA. I have seen some House - yellow tiger cards with slight shades of red on the tongue.