Which of these should I send into PSA for my free gradings?

[bcct12sports]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Wow. Were these scanned in at the same time next to each other? Because an 'optical illusion' wouldn't occur to only one card, making it shorter. I would not send the Clemente in lest you get a 'trimmed' designation.

by optical illusion i was thinking more along the lines of perhaps the clemente is slightly slanted making the corners not line up. But yes i measured the cards with 3 different rulers. each time it came out to be the right size with the mantle slightly too large... plus it couldn't have been trimmed since theres only ever been one owner. (my friend whose collection im selling)

[Bestdj777]

I'd slab the Mantle (harder to move in their natural state, particularly when that clean) as the Spahn (at the bottom). For the others, I would pick the ones that have the best centering. These cards are beautiful but there are some centering issues. You are less likely to get the bump from the registry guys for cards with qualifiers.

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I'd slab the Mantle (harder to move in their natural state, particularly when that clean) as the Spahn (at the bottom). For the others, I would pick the ones that have the best centering. These cards are beautiful but there are some centering issues. You are less likely to get the bump from the registry guys for cards with qualifiers.

Agreed. Centering and pick the ones with the best / sharpest corners. Any cards with a crease will likely grade a 2 or 3. I would skip those cards. As mentioned before, make sure the cards measure correctly.

[Rich Klein]

I would use a 15 percent rule --- meaning if the grading is 15percent (or so) the total value of the card in that condition, I'd send that in for grading. For example -- if the card is worth $50 in that shape, I'd send that in for grading at an $8 level and I'd widen the net a bit as well

I wouild send in the following cards if no creases and measure OK and actually a couple of additions

68 Mantle -- I'd send that in any condition
62 Clemente
55 Robinson -- I'd send that in any condition
76 Payton RC
68 Bench
52 Spahn
56 Koufax
56 Ted Williams

And anything else you are comfortable in for sending in for grading. With these cards, the more you get graded, the easier sales they will be for all concerned.

Rich

[brian1961]

I hope I am wrong here. I think PSA sets limitations on the free grades with membership purchase. The value of the given card may not exceed a certain dollar level. I did not look too closely at your cards, so if they're EX-MT or NM, you may send them away. Not in any way meant to be a killjoy, but do check their rules closely.

Here's wishing you a pleasant outcome!

Salute. ---Brian Powell

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by brian1961

I hope I am wrong here. I think PSA sets limitations on the free grades with membership purchase. The value of the given card may not exceed a certain dollar level.

Pretty sure for free subs there is no min value, the best way to send the stars in IMO

[SPMIDD]

If it were me, I'd send the 68 Mantle. That card is a 7 or better in my opinion.

[RobertGT]

Originally Posted by SPMIDD

If it were me, I'd send the 68 Mantle. That card is a 7 or better in my opinion.

Top-to-bottom centering will keep it from grading a 7, but it is still a nice card. With any luck you will get a 6 or 7 (OC).