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Forum: GRADING 08-25-2025, 07:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,459
Posted By nhlmint
If you ever see them. As a collector of vintage...

If you ever see them. As a collector of vintage hockey, you may be waiting several years just to see one (see the post above).
Forum: GRADING 08-25-2025, 07:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,459
Posted By nhlmint
For 70s OPC hockey, especially for certain sets,...

For 70s OPC hockey, especially for certain sets, many cards are ultra rare in high grade, with only one or two 9s, so even certain commons are a big deal if you can get one. There are a few cards...
Forum: GRADING 08-23-2025, 12:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,459
Posted By nhlmint
Waiting for a reasonable price on vintage cards. ...

Waiting for a reasonable price on vintage cards.
$20 is way too much for commons. Would like to get closer to completing a set.
Forum: GRADING 08-23-2025, 12:19 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,784
Posted By nhlmint
Great post. Glad that you brought up...

Great post.
Glad that you brought up 4shadycorners, who are an excellent consignment service, but receive favourable treatment and a lot of lousy 10s. PSA upcharges are ridiculous, as cards could...
Forum: GRADING 08-23-2025, 12:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By nhlmint
I also left Beckett because I received horrible...

I also left Beckett because I received horrible customer service trying to enter cards in the registry that would not come up as though they didn't exist. First I spoke with some exhausted IT guy in...
Forum: GRADING 08-22-2025, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By nhlmint
Finally replying to your question (I have another...

Finally replying to your question (I have another account here).
I sold virtually all of my Beckett cards a few years ago on 4sharpcorners.
I didn't feel good about the fact that they graded so...
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 11-12-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
Bump.

Bump.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 11-06-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
Updated with 4 more cards sold.

Updated with 4 more cards sold.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 10-30-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
1984 OPC #134 Denis Potvin and #392 Pat...

1984 OPC #134 Denis Potvin and #392 Pat Lafontaine have both sold.
All other cards listed still available.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 10-27-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
Bump.

Bump.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 10-06-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
Still for sale or trade.

Still for sale or trade.
Forum: GRADING 10-04-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,498
Posted By nhlmint
Have to agree with this. To the OP, why waste...

Have to agree with this.
To the OP, why waste your money on a group sub, especially since PSA has a fantastic automated workflow template? They are definitely the industry standard when it comes to...
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 09-28-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
Bump.

Bump.
Forum: HOCKEY 09-24-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,599
Posted By nhlmint
I can't make it, but hope that everyone has a...

I can't make it, but hope that everyone has a good time and finds some quality items for their collections. Would be curious to see what the percentage of hockey is this year compared to previous...
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 09-18-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
Still for trade or sale.

Still for trade or sale.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 09-10-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
1984 OPC #357 Wayne Gretzky TL BGS 9.5 GEM MINT...

1984 OPC #357 Wayne Gretzky TL BGS 9.5 GEM MINT sold on Ebay.
All remaining cards listed are still available for sale or trade.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 09-06-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
1988 OPC Adam Oates BGS 9.5 has sold on Ebay. ...

1988 OPC Adam Oates BGS 9.5 has sold on Ebay.
All other cards still available.
Will consider trades for PSA graded packs.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 09-01-2021, 11:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
Bump.

Bump.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 08-26-2021, 01:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By nhlmint
FT: 1970s and 80s OPC Hockey Gem Mint cards

Available for trade or sale is a nice lot of gem mint slabs in BGS 9 or 9.5.
I am interested in trading for other quality cards (BGS, PSA or SGC) if anyone has hockey or sports cards for exchange. ...
Forum: HOCKEY 06-21-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By nhlmint
Sharp cards and big names or rookies will always...

Sharp cards and big names or rookies will always sell, though you might have to wait a bit. I still see lots of activity and movement of quality cards.
Scarce vintage or iconic material is...
Forum: GRADING 06-18-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,408
Views: 795,595
Posted By nhlmint
Maybe it's because of the size of the order and...

Maybe it's because of the size of the order and the Economy tier that they're so slow.
I just sent in an economy order (just over a dozen cards) right before the deadline, and I expect it will take...
Forum: OTHER SPORTS BUY/SELL/TRADE 06-10-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By nhlmint
Sent PM.

Sent PM.
Forum: GRADING 06-08-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,118
Posted By nhlmint
It's been interesting reading this thread. I am...

It's been interesting reading this thread. I am not sure if it's possible to know for sure who is the most ethically challenged company out there. We have evidence of questionable practices, but they...
Forum: GRADING 04-22-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,167
Posted By nhlmint
I would say that I find Beckett to be the most...

I would say that I find Beckett to be the most consistent and accurate grader at the Gem Mint tier. When you factor in the subgrades and the Pristine 10 distinction, you know you're getting a true...
Forum: GRADING 04-08-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By nhlmint
I had some interest in putting complete HG OPC...

I had some interest in putting complete HG OPC sets from the 70s together, but decided to just focus on star players, rookies and quality cards.

The cards from that era are pretty scarce at the...
Forum: GRADING 03-31-2021, 01:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,374
Posted By nhlmint
Sometimes the graders can barely see straight....

Sometimes the graders can barely see straight. Maybe they're working them so hard they're driving them to drink. Check out the 9.5 centering on this card. They call that gem mint centering?!!? Time...
Forum: GRADING 03-16-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,673
Posted By nhlmint
I'm more of a vintage guy, though I like some of...

I'm more of a vintage guy, though I like some of the early modern and Young Guns cards. The Beckett holder as you said is the standard for modern hockey.

In the video interview with Murray above,...
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 03-04-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By nhlmint
I don't have any BGS from that year, but I do...

I don't have any BGS from that year, but I do have some PSA 10s listed in my Ebay store.
Forum: GRADING 03-04-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,673
Posted By nhlmint
After seeing some of the comments in this thread...

After seeing some of the comments in this thread I would say that many are underestimating the strength and the growth of the Canadian sportscard market. It could drown a grading office no problem. ...
Forum: GRADING 02-25-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,673
Posted By nhlmint
I think that over time people are going to get...

I think that over time people are going to get turned off by PSA and Beckett if they continue to raise prices while offering glacial turnaround times. I nearly sent in a batch recently but didn't...
Forum: GRADING 02-22-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,673
Posted By nhlmint
If Beckett was to open here, I would be ecstatic...

If Beckett was to open here, I would be ecstatic and would go out of my way to submit and support them. I strongly prefer the Beckett holder with subgrades, and would make every effort to get cards...
Forum: GRADING 02-07-2021, 01:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,526
Posted By nhlmint
Just checked their website, searched online,...

Just checked their website, searched online, including Beckett's Twitter account, see nothing on this. Don't they have to make an announcement? I wanted to send a submission this week.
Forum: GRADING 01-15-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By nhlmint
Thanks for bringing this up. I've had the...

Thanks for bringing this up. I've had the pleasure of interacting with some hardcore collectors lately, and their fairness and pleasant attitude makes them really great to deal with. Some dealers are...
Forum: GRADING 12-28-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,762
Posted By nhlmint
Thanks for the video link and your remarks. I...

Thanks for the video link and your remarks. I suppose that sheet cutting is a reality that some loathe and others tolerate, similar to pressing for graded comic books.
While PWCC should be given...
Forum: GRADING 12-28-2020, 03:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,762
Posted By nhlmint
Thanks for mentioning sheet cut cards. A lot of...

Thanks for mentioning sheet cut cards. A lot of collectors also consider strong OPC 9.5s from that era and sport to be sheet cut.

PWCC recently stated in one of its auction descriptions that the...
Forum: GRADING 12-26-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,762
Posted By nhlmint
BGS 10 Pristine vs PSA 10 Gem Mint

After looking at tons of cards lately, wondering how much a BGS 10 Pristine is worth compared to a PSA 10 of the same card, especially for 80s hockey, but also open to broader discussion about all...
Forum: GRADING 11-20-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By nhlmint
Is it worth it to buy unopened wax?

I was able to obtain some unopened wax in 80s OPC hockey (82-85 and some 1978). I have been patient enough not to open, but wonder if anyone has any experience or what years or sets would be worth...
Forum: GRADING 10-29-2020, 01:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,631
Posted By nhlmint
I wouldn't be suprised if MNT catches on, though...

I wouldn't be suprised if MNT catches on, though I probably wouldn't use them. Recently I read that they were founded by two former Beckett graders, which explains the look of the slab and the...
Forum: GRADING 10-27-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,373
Posted By nhlmint
Interesting, appreciate you pointing that out. At...

Interesting, appreciate you pointing that out. At least they're transparent on that. I'll read the descriptions more carefully next time.
Forum: GRADING 10-26-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,373
Posted By nhlmint
Never said it made me feel better. Just stating...

Never said it made me feel better. Just stating where the seller said he purchased the card from. PWCC on the other hand does submit a large amount of cards, do they not? Are they sheet cutters?...
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