My first ever graded cards in the mail!

[Brianruns10]

First time I submitted cards to be graded, they were a batch of five or so raw commons from the '52 Topps series. One was a low number, the rest from the mid series. Most came back in the PSA 5 or 6 range, but one hit the jackpot and scored a PSA 8. Pretty much paid off all the other cards and the cost to grade 'em

[stlcardsfan]

My first four were as follows (submitted about a year ago), first my estimate when submitted, then the PSA grade:

59 Gibson 7 , 7
59 Musial 8, 9!
63 Mantle 5, 6
63 Mays 8, 7

I couldn't believe the Musial garnered a 9, and also couldn't believe the Mays only got a 7.

The Mantle's condition is very nice but is diamond cut. Surprised they graded it ExMt.

I did so well I submitted some more a few months later:

59 B. Rob 9, 8.5
75 Brett 8, 7
73 Rose 8, 9
73 Schmidt 8, evidence of trimming!!!!

I could not believe the Brett wasn't a 8 or better. However, there is a print bubble on his arm that may have affected it. I didn't even notice it when I submitted.

The 73 Schmidt I do not understand. I have had this card since 1973. I am re-submitting along with a 48 Bowman Musial I recently acquired. Maybe a 4 if lucky. Will try to post some pics sometime.