1968 Topps Johnny Bench Rookie Card

[Exhibitman]

I did not know about that '68 error. I guess I have to get out my card and take a look. I got it out of a shoebox collection I bought a few years ago. Has some technical flaws but I am content with it since it only cost me a buck raw:



My favorites are the 1969 regular and AS issue. Again, the regular card was from that collection I bought. The AS card I've had for decades. Both were slabbed recently:

[holybull]

[JollyElm]

Got this one back in the day TTM…

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[jb67]

Here is my 8.5 for comparison.

[sixpointone]

Hi Zach Wheat,

Thanks for that website info. I'm going to look into possibly signing up at collectible.com
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Hi Exhibitman,

That card looks very nice, and at a price that cannot be beat!
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Hi Holybull and jb67,

Those are both such amazing examples of the Bench card. To my eyes those would both seem to rate as a 10. If you don't mind, can you offer your insight on what perceived flaws the cards might have, that do not show to me.
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Best to all,
John

[dstudeba]

Hi John,

Just a note, collectible.com is for Hollywood memorabilia, we are spelled with an "A". www.collectable.com

- Dan

[jb67]

Originally Posted by sixpointone

Hi Zach Wheat,

Thanks for that website info. I'm going to look into possibly signing up at collectible.com
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Hi Exhibitman,

That card looks very nice, and at a price that cannot be beat!
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Hi Holybull and jb67,

Those are both such amazing examples of the Bench card. To my eyes those would both seem to rate as a 10. If you don't mind, can you offer your insight on what perceived flaws the cards might have, that do not show to me.
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Best to all,
John

Hi John,
My 8.5 Bench rookie looks to have a lightly touched corner which would make it a 9 right away and on the back there is an ever so slight dark spot which probably kept this card from being a PSA 9. Here is the back. The centering on the back is better than most PSA 9's I have seen. I

[sixpointone]

Hi jb67,

I much appreciate the insight. Your card really does look amazing, and the centering is great. It really makes me agree with a sentiment that I’ve read on the boards here, to judge the card and not the grade listed. From what I’ve seen on eBay, there are PSA Bench rookies rated a 9, but yours truly has more eye appeal.

I’m still contemplating sending in my Bench rookie to PSA. As such I am still trying to learn all the steps in the process the do so. Whatever the grading might be, the biggest joy I’ve experienced with the card was the saving up, to pay for it in installments, and the pure joy of childhood in taking it home.

That all said, I know it is an expensive long shot, but I would like to think that one day it might be possible for me to buy a PSA 10 version of the card.

Best,
John

[mintonlyplz]

That centering on the back for the Bench RC is extraordinary!

[Big Red Machine]

Here are a few of my non-Topps Bench rookies....

[sixpointone]

Hi Big Red Machine,

Firstly, awesome user name. Secondly, awesome Bench cards! I’ve never seen either of those cards in person before, so that are definitely some great quality items!

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BTW, silly me. I think I had a brain lapse when I asked what model Reds cap that Johnny was wearing in his 1968 Topps card. The attached 1969 Topps card answers that.

Best,
John

[holybull]

wow....you wish to sell one of the Kahns??? Thanks, Michael.

[Big Red Machine]

Originally Posted by holybull

wow....you wish to sell one of the Kahns??? Thanks, Michael.

Thanks but both of these are part of my permanent collection.
Phil