Which Seaver RC would you keep?

[Metsfan0507]

Originally Posted by Eddiez

I bought a 67 set with many cards that were graded and broke out with the flips still with them. The Seaver was an PSA 8 OC I send it to SGC and it came back a 3.5. Doesn't seam right but the 5 is probably worth more in todays market.

Wow, good to know! Crazy that an 8 would be downgraded to a 3.5 just because of the centering but that's exactly the type of info I'm looking for, thanks!

[maniac_73]

Easily the 5 for me. The centering and the colours making it a much nicer example IMO

[Metsfan0507]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

Easily the 5 for me. The centering and the colours making it a much nicer example IMO

Thanks! So for you, color and centering are more important than sharp corners and a few print spots?

[Jim65]

I like the 5 too.

[toppcat]

Not to be flippant but why not sell both and get a more well-centered example?

[Metsfan0507]

Originally Posted by toppcat

Not to be flippant but why not sell both and get a more well-centered example?

Definitely a possibility. These cards were my first big vintage purchases- I was more focused on the other attributes but I'm starting to appreciate centering more now, and see how important it is to the hobby as a whole.

[Harliduck]

I vote the SGC 5 as well...that card pops. I'd keep em both though... Nice cards!

[Metsfan0507]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

I vote the SGC 5 as well...that card pops. I'd keep em both though... Nice cards!

Thanks! Seems like there's a pretty clear consensus towards the SGC5

[JollyElm]

Someone will pay big money for either card, so you need to factor that in as well. The 5 looks great to me, personally, and I have no problems with off-centered cards that do not look horrific, so the 8MC is still quite delicious. It's a toss up.

Other than which one you like better, see what each card should/could/would bring you dollar-wise, and figure out what you should/could/would do with that money, and then make a decision on which scenario (selling the 5 or selling the 8MC) plays out the best for you at the moment.

If possible, I would also take your time. The Seaver RC is monumental and will always continue going up in value, so the longer you wait the better you'll do.

And if you want to trade, I have a mid-grade Gregg Jefferies RC I'd swap for one of them.

[Jenx34]

Originally Posted by Metsfan0507

Wow, good to know! Crazy that an 8 would be downgraded to a 3.5 just because of the centering but that's exactly the type of info I'm looking for, thanks!

Keep in mind yours has a MC designation, not OC. So it saying it's less than 90/10 at it's worse point. So the 2 grade rule of thumb likely doesn't fit. That said, PSA tends to be inconsistent especially on these things so who knows how they would grade it today.

That said, if you want to donate the one you don't keep, this Seaver fan would be happy to take it off your hands.

Both are beautiful!!

[cornhusker]

The SGC 5 all day long. It is a great looking card. The OC PSA card is not so much. I just can't see past very OC cards.

[Elberson]

I think keep the 8 and trade the 5 to me…..last card needed for my set…..