1969 Topps Reggie Jackson Rookie Card

gogiants6590 · 10-02-2023, 04:57 PM

Good evening,

I was hoping to get some opinions on my Topps 1969 Reggie Jackson Rookie Card. I plan on sending it to PSA to be graded. It is a very well centered card, but corners don't appear completely sharp to me, but I don't think there is extensive wear either.

I am not experienced with having cards graded, but was hoping someone could give me a general idea about what grade the card could potentially get.

I understand that it's very hard to predict PSA scores, especially without examining the card in-person, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated, especially with the "declared value" aspect of PSA grading.

Thank you

Rich

mikecala98 · 10-02-2023, 05:52 PM

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...l1311&_sacat=0

Compare and contrast.

discodanman45 · 10-02-2023, 06:13 PM

I would 100% put this in a SGC slab. SGC will reward better centered cards, front and back, and it might grade higher with the nice eye-appeal! Check out the prices out PSA/SGC for grades between 4 and 6, they are about the same. The only way I would send to PSA is if it could grade 7 or higher, which this card won't.

Is there a reason for using PSA? SGC is cheaper at $15, MUCH quicker TAT, and you will get the same ROI for this card.

mjohnatgt · 10-02-2023, 07:49 PM

5.5 or 6

towerymt · 10-02-2023, 11:40 PM

I think a 4 based on upper left (front) and lower right (front). Surface near the corner looks a bit damaged, so I am guessing the corner flaws are worse than the shape would indicate. Shape-wise, looks like a 5.

I just got a vintage card back from PSA graded a 4 that I cracked out of an SGC 6 holder, so you really never know for sure.

discodanman45 · 10-03-2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by towerymt

I think a 4 based on upper left (front) and lower right (front). Surface near the corner looks a bit damaged, so I am guessing the corner flaws are worse than the shape would indicate. Shape-wise, looks like a 5.

I just got a vintage card back from PSA graded a 4 that I cracked out of an SGC 6 holder, so you really never know for sure.

That upper left corner worries me as well. Without the card in hand, we are just giving a wild guess. I would say somewhere between a 4 and 5.5. I think this is a SGC card since the centering is appreciated by their graders. PSA will see that left corner and kill the grade.

Above the Rim · 10-03-2023, 01:31 PM

Whatever grade PSA assigns, it will be high end for the grade due to the rock solid fabulous centering typically extremely tough with this card.

MSU Bulldogs · 10-09-2023, 10:21 AM

To me the corners on the front look soft, but the corners on the back look sharp without any chipping. Might just be the resolution of the photo.

discodanman45 · 10-10-2023, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MSU Bulldogs

To me the corners on the front look soft, but the corners on the back look sharp without any chipping. Might just be the resolution of the photo.

Having the card in a penny saver doesn't help as well. It looks like corner damage, but could be a crease in the penny sleeve. It is real hard to pre-grade cards through images.

10-02-2023, 04:57 PM	#1
gogiants6590 Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 4	1969 Topps Reggie Jackson Rookie Card Good evening, I was hoping to get some opinions on my Topps 1969 Reggie Jackson Rookie Card. I plan on sending it to PSA to be graded. It is a very well centered card, but corners don't appear completely sharp to me, but I don't think there is extensive wear either. I am not experienced with having cards graded, but was hoping someone could give me a general idea about what grade the card could potentially get. I understand that it's very hard to predict PSA scores, especially without examining the card in-person, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated, especially with the "declared value" aspect of PSA grading. Thank you Rich Attached Thumbnails

10-02-2023, 06:13 PM	#3
discodanman45 Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: CA Posts: 9,585 danch27	I would 100% put this in a SGC slab. SGC will reward better centered cards, front and back, and it might grade higher with the nice eye-appeal! Check out the prices out PSA/SGC for grades between 4 and 6, they are about the same. The only way I would send to PSA is if it could grade 7 or higher, which this card won't. Is there a reason for using PSA? SGC is cheaper at $15, MUCH quicker TAT, and you will get the same ROI for this card. __________________ Updating my entire collection on Card Ladder. Lots to go... https://www.cardladder.com/showcase/IOBB7AY2qTVVKSgU9Aqj02kfF4I3

10-02-2023, 05:52 PM	#2
mikecala98 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: LI Posts: 13,930 calacollects	https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...l1311&_sacat=0 Compare and contrast.

10-02-2023, 07:49 PM	#4
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,508 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	5.5 or 6

10-02-2023, 11:40 PM	#5
towerymt Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA Posts: 8,647	I think a 4 based on upper left (front) and lower right (front). Surface near the corner looks a bit damaged, so I am guessing the corner flaws are worse than the shape would indicate. Shape-wise, looks like a 5. I just got a vintage card back from PSA graded a 4 that I cracked out of an SGC 6 holder, so you really never know for sure.

10-03-2023, 01:31 PM	#7
Above the Rim Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 722	Whatever grade PSA assigns, it will be high end for the grade due to the rock solid fabulous centering typically extremely tough with this card.

10-09-2023, 10:21 AM	#8
MSU Bulldogs Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 964	To me the corners on the front look soft, but the corners on the back look sharp without any chipping. Might just be the resolution of the photo.