1993 SP Derek Jeter Advice Wanted

[STL1944]

I am a vintage guy so I know almost nothing about modern cards.

I found a couple of boxes of 1993 Upper Deck SP in a closet which I bought new. I opened the cards, put them back in the boxes and dropped them in storage.

I can see at least a two Jeters in the pile but I have not gone through them carefully.

Questions:

1) Is it worth even trying to get them graded?
2) If so, with whom? (my vintage stuff is PSA)
3) Should I consider having someone else submit them for me to increase the chances of a higher grade?


Thoughts?

[John1941]

I'm also a vintage guy so I don't have a ton to say - but my two cents are that if the Jeters are in really good shape, they could be worth grading. Those 1993 SP rookies are notoriously prone to chipping - if they're free from that malady, you could have something good.

[swarmee]

Worth grading depending on the condition: yes.
Were they stored in climate controlled rooms or subject to the elements? With the heat/humidity, they could be damaged due to their gloss being uneven.
Do they measure properly at 2.5x3.5?

PSA is probably your best ROI. You can now submit to COMC for cards worth under $499 through COMC at $22 a card, no minimum.

[Bigdaddy]

Assuming there are no noticeable defects, PSA is the way to go on the Jeters.

[maniac_73]

For non-vintage and maximum resale value, PSA is the only choice. Very condition sensitive card and if it looks good its a no-brainer getting graded

[vthobby]

For not even seeing a picture of the cards, this thread has some speculative advice.

#1 Yes....possibly but pictures would help.
#2 PSA, BGS, or SGC.
#3 No

Depending on the the look of the cards, PSA is not always the best option. SGC is quite simply the easiest and quickest option. No kids will be born while you wait for your SGC cards to return.

I guess if you enjoy sending your cards and waiting until your 3rd child is born then maybe send them west.