Help with 1966 Willie Mays Topps
 

Hi guys I'm a modern guy mostly but bought some old lots locally i really have no idea how to get a feel on whether or not to grade older items any thoughts from anyone would greatly be appreciated [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220926/34a972f70a9ca6a36ccdd5ab23284ea1.jpg[/IMG]

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Sorry and the ba k...no stains or creases [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220926/123ec45167286a20a75736e93e0b7e65.jpg[/IMG]

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That card would have its value increase quite a bit in a PSA/SGC slab. I would definitely submit. Looks like a SGC 5 or 5.5 to me, would be worth a decent amount of it grades that high.

Nice mid grade card with nice eye appeal. SGC.

Agree with the other poster.... probably about 5ish... assuming the surface is clean (do dings, gashes, stains). Nice centering with 4 softish corners.

I could see it in a PSA 6 holder pretty easily. And with the centering so nice, maybe even a 6.5. EX-MT 6 +/- 0.5 is my range.

Wow I love Blowout community. Thank you all so much for taking the time to give really needed opinions! Yeah the surface and back is 100% clean which really shocked me, so I'll send it in ! Really appreciate all of your input!

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I would tag it at a 5. Has 2 white dots in upper right blue sky area. Maybe your scanner? Also bottom edge seems a little rough in spots.

i checked 6 high grade and all had the exact 2 white dots same place so seems its the original print that had them..the bottom looking closer looks prety clean altho looking at the picture i put i can see what u see but doesnt look that way when i look at the card...but ty as well for your input and time! seems its pretty worth it to send it in as opposed to keeping raw regardless so ill give it a whirl

Guessing PSA 5.

On the back, upper left, there isnt a wrinkle across the corner, right? Its really hard to see surface issues in 2D scans/photos. Not really sure what I'm seeing there, so just wanted to confirm if you see anything.

Solid 5 most likely. Card has great all-around eye-appeal and centering is better than most. A veery tough card to find with good centering. Certainly worth getting slabbed.

Nice card, worth grading I think it looks EX++.
As mentioned, tough to find that card centered.

That's a really beautiful card. I'm no grading service expert, but a 6 would not shock me one bit.

I truly appreciate everyone taking the time to give an opnion. I certainly value them all, as vintage is definitely not my thing. Im so used to examining cards ONLY to try to identify 10s (prizm, optic etc)...so my eyes or knowledge is not keen to vintage. I also have a 62 Maris thats Ok(not as good as this). Thanks again!

I'd grade it. My guess is a 5.5 based on soft corners, but definitely worth slabbing.