The curious tale of my Gretzky rookie

[Kurri17]

Love it. The story AND the card. As “Squints” said., as long as you’re happy...... I myself am perfectly content with my BVG 6 Gretz RC. Yeah, the slab says “6”, but it’s got an 8 for surface and 9s for corners and edges. That 5 for the o/c top to bottom bothers me not one little bit. Thanks for the story, always fun to hear about others card adventures.

[strohman99]

Another variable is the PSA holder itself. We assume that all holders are equal, which isn't the case. The PSA standard holder size has changed many times over the years. Some holders do have a bit of a gap in them, while others seem to hold the card snug, so that is a consideration.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by strohman99

Another variable is the PSA holder itself. We assume that all holders are equal, which isn't the case. The PSA standard holder size has changed many times over the years. Some holders do have a bit of a gap in them, while others seem to hold the card snug, so that is a consideration.

Yeah, I don't deal in too much graded, but I got into a 1986 Bruce Smith Rookie kick for a bit. Had a small stack of PSA 8's, and noticed one of them was floating around a bit in the gasket.

Now, why would anybody trim a Bruce Smith Rookie card I asked myself? His card wasn't selling for much until after the 2020 bump (and 8's are still pretty cheap), and these weren't newly graded. I went so far as to pull a millimeter ruler out and eyed it as best as possible, and as far as I could tell the cards all measured exactly the same...........it was the gasket for that one card that was slightly bigger.

Also have a Munson Rookie that looks like it's swimming around in the slab. It's only a 6, and I haven't gotten around the measuring it up, and not sure if that's common for 1970's or not.

[jb67]

Great story. Thanks for posting.

[Nunzio11]

Great story Eric. I've made many a poor decision while drinking and buying cards haha. I'd say you did really well in this instance! Beautiful card. The OC is tough. Plenty of even border on the right side. Doesn't detract from the card at all.

I have my own Gretzky tale. Just last night I participated in a 1979 Topps set break through Vintage Breaks, who I believe is a friend to Net54. I don't get involved in breaks that often but watch occasionally. I was feeling lucky Wednesday so I bought into the break for 10 spots. The break went live last night. We were out getting a Christmas tree so I couldn't even tune in to watch. I checked the break list when we got home and...bang...hit card 18 a PSA 7 Gretzky rookie! I was jumping around the house. I know it's like gambling but $200 for a PSA 7 Gretzky rookie has basically made my Christmas haha. Can't wait to have it in hand and will drop some pictures when it comes in.

[Squints]

Originally Posted by Nunzio11

Great story Eric. I've made many a poor decision while drinking and buying cards haha. I'd say you did really well in this instance! Beautiful card. The OC is tough. Plenty of even border on the right side. Doesn't detract from the card at all.

I have my own Gretzky tale. Just last night I participated in a 1979 Topps set break through Vintage Breaks, who I believe is a friend to Net54. I don't get involved in breaks that often but watch occasionally. I was feeling lucky Wednesday so I bought into the break for 10 spots. The break went live last night. We were out getting a Christmas tree so I couldn't even tune in to watch. I checked the break list when we got home and...bang...hit card 18 a PSA 7 Gretzky rookie! I was jumping around the house. I know it's like gambling but $200 for a PSA 7 Gretzky rookie has basically made my Christmas haha. Can't wait to have it in hand and will drop some pictures when it comes in.

Well congrats, Early Christmas!!

[irv]

Great story, Eric.

Thanks for sharing.