December Pickups

[g_vezina_c55]

Nice Mantle Correy. A good start for you

[Harliduck]

Alright...this card is not that exciting or earth shattering...but it represents my deep dive into a new set, 1967 Topps. This is my first High Series card...I ended up getting 7 more, all commons, but heading into the abyss. Lol. When I was a kid I had a NM Brooks Robinson that I about fell off the school bus when I first discovered it's worth in the old Beckett handbook...I wish I had that card right now!! Coming soon I suppose....



Wish me luck!

[corey dean]

Thank you both for your responses. What effect does the MK qualifier have post grading? I believe I read that an OC qualifer basically has the effect of siphoning up to 2 points off a grade. I guess if I think about it, it depends on where the mark is and to what extent. Just curious what effects the MK and OC qualifiers generally have on a grade.

[JollyElm]

Another ridiculously tough card to find in nice shape AND centered.

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[CW]

Originally Posted by corey dean

Thank you both for your responses. What effect does the MK qualifier have post grading? I believe I read that an OC qualifer basically has the effect of siphoning up to 2 points off a grade. I guess if I think about it, it depends on where the mark is and to what extent. Just curious what effects the MK and OC qualifiers generally have on a grade.

The MK qualifier would have the same effect in most collectors' eyes (ie. a 2 grade deduction). This 2 point deduction became the hobby standard mainly due to PSA's set registry, as that's how they "scored" cards with qualifiers.

Still, like you said, when it comes time for someone to pay for a card, the price reduction for a mark will often be affected by location and severity (pencil marks on the reverse not viewed as badly as marks on the front, etc.).

The mark on your Mantle in fairly unobtrusive (small and in the border), and I agree with the previous guesses about the card grading about a 3 MK. One of the nice things about your copy is the great centering.

[CW]

Nice, Darren -- you're on fire this month!

Good luck with the set, John. '67 is one of the best looking sets from the 60's.

[g_vezina_c55]

Last arrival

[MattyC]

Great cards, guys-- how awesome is it to see the postwar thread ON FIRE?!
2013 is closing out with some fireworks.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Great cards, guys-- how awesome is it to see the postwar thread ON FIRE?!
2013 is closing out with some fireworks.

Agreed on both counts, Matt.

I will have plenty to contribute here in 2014.

Great cards, guys. Greg, that '68 Topps Mays is sharp!

[gregr2]

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[Bestdj777]

Grabbed the 61 from Chris. Thanks buddy!