yet another card grading thread...help a noob out

[Covet]

i think ill use beckett just because i know what their website is. any objections to this? it would only take one and a link to sway me.

You might want to send it to SGC. They are a bit more experienced in the vintage field.

[meuandthelot]

PSA 3

I'd go PSA all the way!!

There's quite a few on ebay right now, I was just looking at both 60's #350 & #563AS
Just do a search for mantle #350 you'll get a GREAT idea

[Newbie_Trader]

i dont get it. im on the psa site and anything i try to do it tells me i need to be a collectors member which costs $100. i cant print out a sumbmission form or anything.

i have no clue about the process as i have never done something like this before.

[meuandthelot]

Let me find the link where you can submit without being a member(at least used to be able too, no promises).

[meuandthelot]

Try this link

If not check shows they'll attend, or if there are any authorized dealers in your area.

[Newbie_Trader]

okay thanks ill check it out, i think im all set now

[pr0phet]

To just continue on the track of grading vintage.. It is highly suggested on the grounds that an 8 is like a gem 10 to be honest.

I have watched Packer graded vintage consistantly and I have seen some 10-15 dollar base cards that grade an 8 sell for 5-10x BV((no joke))... Id say if it grades under a 5 it would be a loss of money... a 5 is break even..6 would get a little profit, 7 would get a fair profit and 8 would be a substantial profit.

Although as stated the centering is a major issue and they would put a mark((not sure of the term)) OC on the card to show its off center but still grade it the same.

good luck
Jay

[Newbie_Trader]

Although as stated the centering is a major issue and they would put a mark((not sure of the term)) OC on the card to show its off center but still grade it the same.

so if i got say a 6 OC would that be comparitive to say a 5? so if someone sees a card graded X OC do they automatically compare its value to an X-1 card?

[john1170]

One thing is for sure, do not send vintage to Beckett for grading especially if you want to sell it. You should go PSA or SGC. PSA will probably sell higher but SGC is really good and have attractive holders. To be honest, the cards centering is a big problem but since it is a Mantle you will have no trouble selling it for a decent price. Good luck with whatever you do.

With regards to your other question about the OC qualifier, it probably lowers the grade by 2. You can, however, ask for no qualifiers by writing it on the submission forms. Your card would probably be around a PSA 4 or 5 in my opinion.

[Newbie_Trader]

hmm that sucks, so by prophets guide it wouldnt even be profitable to get it graded?