The age old question...to crossover or not...

AngryDragon207 · 01-27-2021, 06:35 PM

First time poster, long time lurker. Recently got back into the sports card game after a 10+ year lay off. A lot has changed I must say. I've been active on ebay the last month (too active) and I'm settling down now that I have some cards I enjoy of my favorite athletes. One of the surprises when I went through my 'stash' from 2010 was a few of the graded NBA cards I picked up on ebay for $30-40 were good investments. One of my few smart choices in my 20s! I wanted some feedback as to if I should get the following cards crossed over in hopes of a bump. I have to send some stuff off to PSA anyways and I'm more of a collector than flipper so the long, long wait isn't too major. Not sure if I'd crack any - though I do have a 2000 Bowman Brady card coming in a SGC slab that I may consider as it's only an 8.5 on their scale. Any input is appreciated gang, TIA. - Scott

1996 Topps Kobe Bryant BGS 9.5
2014 Topps Update Mookie Betts BGS 9.5
2007 Topps Chrome Kevin Durant BCCG 10
2003 Topps Chrome Dwyane Wade BGS 9.5

RufussCkingston · 01-27-2021, 09:44 PM

The BCCG KD needs to be cracked and submitted.. BCCG 10 considered mint, not gem mint.

vlad4040 · 01-27-2021, 09:47 PM

Might not be answer u r looking for but ... I’d be just as happy with BGS 9.5 as psa 10. I wouldn’t risk getting a 9.

AngryDragon207 · 01-28-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RufussCkingston

The BCCG KD needs to be cracked and submitted.. BCCG 10 considered mint, not gem mint.

Thanks for the input - I'll crack and see what PSA thinks.

AngryDragon207 · 01-28-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vlad4040

Might not be answer u r looking for but ... I’d be just as happy with BGS 9.5 as psa 10. I wouldn’t risk getting a 9.

I would make sure that if it didn't cross over to a 10 to leave it in the 9.5 BGS slab and just eat the cost. Not ideal but was hoping the elevated surface and edge scores on the Mookie/Kobe would bump them score a 10.

Gigantor · 01-28-2021, 12:29 PM

You might have watched this, but it gives you an idea of how likely something crosses over. I'm firmly in the crack and resub camp. https://youtu.be/57r_9oYjftQ

AngryDragon207 · 01-28-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gigantor

You might have watched this, but it gives you an idea of how likely something crosses over. I'm firmly in the crack and resub camp. https://youtu.be/57r_9oYjftQ

Nice vid, holds up to what everyone says the likelihood of getting a bump. Watched a few vids on how to crack the slab and get these cards out - so when my Brady arrives today I'll bust out the tile breakers and get to work.

01-27-2021, 06:35 PM	#1
AngryDragon207 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 4	The age old question...to crossover or not... First time poster, long time lurker. Recently got back into the sports card game after a 10+ year lay off. A lot has changed I must say. I've been active on ebay the last month (too active) and I'm settling down now that I have some cards I enjoy of my favorite athletes. One of the surprises when I went through my 'stash' from 2010 was a few of the graded NBA cards I picked up on ebay for $30-40 were good investments. One of my few smart choices in my 20s! I wanted some feedback as to if I should get the following cards crossed over in hopes of a bump. I have to send some stuff off to PSA anyways and I'm more of a collector than flipper so the long, long wait isn't too major. Not sure if I'd crack any - though I do have a 2000 Bowman Brady card coming in a SGC slab that I may consider as it's only an 8.5 on their scale. Any input is appreciated gang, TIA. - Scott 1996 Topps Kobe Bryant BGS 9.5 2014 Topps Update Mookie Betts BGS 9.5 2007 Topps Chrome Kevin Durant BCCG 10 2003 Topps Chrome Dwyane Wade BGS 9.5 Last edited by AngryDragon207; 01-27-2021 at 06:42 PM.

01-27-2021, 09:47 PM	#3
vlad4040 Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 139 kings16	Might not be answer u r looking for but ... I’d be just as happy with BGS 9.5 as psa 10. I wouldn’t risk getting a 9. __________________ 100% Feedback / 46 deals (under same name) in SCF Collecting mainly baseball

01-28-2021, 12:29 PM	#6
Gigantor Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,433 Gigantor	You might have watched this, but it gives you an idea of how likely something crosses over. I'm firmly in the crack and resub camp. https://youtu.be/57r_9oYjftQ __________________ PC - Jake Long - Blue Detroit Lions - Santa Claus Cards

01-27-2021, 09:44 PM	#2
RufussCkingston Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Uranus Posts: 1,305	The BCCG KD needs to be cracked and submitted.. BCCG 10 considered mint, not gem mint.