First card ever graded with BGS...kind of disappointed with the result

Onions · 03-31-2016, 04:59 PM

Obviously was hoping for 9.5, I bought it on COMC and graded it through them without ever taking possession of it. Hopefully its not scratched and I can crack it out, wipe it down, and maybe resubmit for a bump. These cards don't seem to be really sensitive on the surface so I don't know.

There is a white spot that appears along the bill of his cap on the graded copy, that didn't appear on the original scan COMC had for it. Probably should have just had it mailed to me first.

Here is the raw pic

nikpounder · 03-31-2016, 05:04 PM

You may have to see it in person to figure out what the surface blemish is that got you the 8.5

ThoseBackPages · 03-31-2016, 05:12 PM

Sorry it's "only" Mint.

Not sure Ginter cards can be "wiped down", so be careful.

As for where you bought it, im not a fan as most cards surface defects are hidden by the scanning program they use for speed

evileddie · 03-31-2016, 05:22 PM

That white spot might be on the outer case. There is some type of horizontal line going through his hat. I think that is what probably got the surface grade dinged. It doesn't look like a scratch, but a printing imperfection.

brownbear299 · 03-31-2016, 05:28 PM

Nice "card"

It's still nice for the "PC" but I'm "real sorry" about the "solid subs" getting dragged down by the "surface".

Onions · 03-31-2016, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evileddie

That white spot might be on the outer case. There is some type of horizontal line going through his hat. I think that is what probably got the surface grade dinged. It doesn't look like a scratch, but a printing imperfection.

Good catch, never noticed that line. Probably no wiping that off!

Onions · 03-31-2016, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownbear299

Nice "card"

It's still nice for the "PC" but I'm "real sorry" about the "solid subs" getting dragged down by the "surface".

"Thank you"?

DrDamo · 03-31-2016, 06:32 PM

What in the world is going on with the quotation marks in here?

Onions · 03-31-2016, 06:36 PM

Looking around a little online I have seen 2 other Bryants that both had the same print line, so maybe it's consistent throughout the print run. I also looked through the silvers I had, and the Jose Altuve, and Jose Bautista both had them as well. There is another Bautista listed on ebay with an identical line.

KB81 · 03-04-2017, 10:21 PM

Bringing this up from the dead. Still not seeing many of these cards. Either hoarding or keeping low profile.

I sent mine in today on a 20 days service.

Posting here so at least we can have documented 2 of these on same thread

hope OP don't mind.

KB81 · 03-29-2017, 07:58 PM

My Silver KB mini should pop this week or early next week.

Hoping for the best. I do recall looking at it from diff angles under light and do not recall seeing this "line" maybe I missed it? Maybe mine does not have it?

Been looking at pop report er day like a hawk!

ThoseBackPages · 03-29-2017, 08:01 PM

i would love to buy one of these in a PSA non-10

KB81 · 05-31-2017, 09:20 PM

Update:

This card never was graded by BGS due to their current back log. I requested the cards be sent back to me. I now see that my card also has the mark going across the top of it like OP

I popped my PSA cherry and just finalized the submission online. Going to mail it out tomorrow for their 10 day service. This will be the 3rd graded card (1 graded in BGS, as seen above and one graded by PSA) and the 2 priors have also been 9's overall.

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rutgersjpm · 05-31-2017, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KB81

Update:

This card never was graded by BGS due to their current back log. I requested the cards be sent back to me. I now see that my card also has the mark going across the top of it like OP

I popped my PSA cherry and just finalized the submission online. Going to mail it out tomorrow for their 10 day service. This will be the 3rd graded card (1 graded in BGS, as seen above and one graded by PSA) and the 2 priors have also been 9's overall.

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Good call. This card belongs in a PSA slab.

Big35Hurt · 06-01-2017, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDamo

What in the world is going on with the quotation marks in here?

I "was" wondering the "same" thing...

SaveMeTheGum · 06-01-2017, 04:13 PM

People who grade make money by being good at knowing the difference between Gem and everything else (I am not one of them -- I am horrible at it). Having a card graded from an internet buy without seeing the actual card up close seems like a crazy crap shoot.

ThoseBackPages · 06-01-2017, 04:16 PM

buying raw online is like having unprotected intercourse with someone you kinda know.

feels great at the time, but once the card arrives days later, you may feel a burn

D-Lite · 06-01-2017, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

I "was" wondering the "same" thing...

I wouldn't mind "tapping" into this fun.

blackbears86 · 06-01-2017, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

buying raw online is like having unprotected intercourse with someone you kinda know.

feels great at the time, but once the card arrives days later, you may feel a burn

So "true"

Onions · 06-01-2017, 10:35 PM

What a "great" thread!

I'm actually fine with the grade it was given now, since it was a print defect and not some booger that COMC wiped on it before grading it. I should have sent it to PSA, doesn't seem worth it to crack it out at this point. Too bad about the print lines on these - a 9 will likely be the highest grade possible.

KB81 · 06-01-2017, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onions

What a "great" thread!

I'm actually fine with the grade it was given now, since it was a print defect and not some booger that COMC wiped on it before grading it. I should have sent it to PSA, doesn't seem worth it to crack it out at this point. Too bad about the print lines on these - a 9 will likely be the highest grade possible.

Yeah, agreed

For BGS graded ones, if someone lands 10's in the 3 subs that will help in value (for those who buy and collect based on that)

imbluestreak23 · 06-01-2017, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

buying raw online is like having unprotected intercourse with someone you kinda know.

feels great at the time, but once the card arrives days later, you may feel a burn

!!!

IronMonkey415 · 06-02-2017, 12:29 AM

Who he?

03-31-2016, 04:59 PM	#1
Onions Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,230 onion99	First card ever graded with BGS...kind of disappointed with the result Obviously was hoping for 9.5, I bought it on COMC and graded it through them without ever taking possession of it. Hopefully its not scratched and I can crack it out, wipe it down, and maybe resubmit for a bump. These cards don't seem to be really sensitive on the surface so I don't know. There is a white spot that appears along the bill of his cap on the graded copy, that didn't appear on the original scan COMC had for it. Probably should have just had it mailed to me first. Here is the raw pic

03-31-2016, 05:04 PM	#2
nikpounder Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,611 nikpounder	You may have to see it in person to figure out what the surface blemish is that got you the 8.5 __________________ Twitter: @nikpounder PC: SF Giants/49ers/Warriors

03-31-2016, 05:12 PM	#3
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,799 ThoseBackPages	Sorry it's "only" Mint. Not sure Ginter cards can be "wiped down", so be careful. As for where you bought it, im not a fan as most cards surface defects are hidden by the scanning program they use for speed __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

03-31-2016, 06:36 PM	#9
Onions Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,230 onion99	Looking around a little online I have seen 2 other Bryants that both had the same print line, so maybe it's consistent throughout the print run. I also looked through the silvers I had, and the Jose Altuve, and Jose Bautista both had them as well. There is another Bautista listed on ebay with an identical line. Last edited by Onions; 03-31-2016 at 06:39 PM.

03-04-2017, 10:21 PM	#10
KB81 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Norf Crackalacka Posts: 11,729	Bringing this up from the dead. Still not seeing many of these cards. Either hoarding or keeping low profile. I sent mine in today on a 20 days service. Posting here so at least we can have documented 2 of these on same thread hope OP don't mind. __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS AND IT AINT WHAT IT'S NOT - KB81

03-31-2016, 05:22 PM	#4
evileddie Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 3,214 evileddie	That white spot might be on the outer case. There is some type of horizontal line going through his hat. I think that is what probably got the surface grade dinged. It doesn't look like a scratch, but a printing imperfection.

03-31-2016, 05:28 PM	#5
brownbear299 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 888	Nice "card" It's still nice for the "PC" but I'm "real sorry" about the "solid subs" getting dragged down by the "surface".

03-31-2016, 06:32 PM	#8
DrDamo Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 469	What in the world is going on with the quotation marks in here?

03-29-2017, 07:58 PM	#11
KB81 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Norf Crackalacka Posts: 11,729	My Silver KB mini should pop this week or early next week. Hoping for the best. I do recall looking at it from diff angles under light and do not recall seeing this "line" maybe I missed it? Maybe mine does not have it? Been looking at pop report er day like a hawk! __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS AND IT AINT WHAT IT'S NOT - KB81

03-29-2017, 08:01 PM	#12
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,799 ThoseBackPages	i would love to buy one of these in a PSA non-10 __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

05-31-2017, 09:20 PM	#13
KB81 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Norf Crackalacka Posts: 11,729	Update: This card never was graded by BGS due to their current back log. I requested the cards be sent back to me. I now see that my card also has the mark going across the top of it like OP I popped my PSA cherry and just finalized the submission online. Going to mail it out tomorrow for their 10 day service. This will be the 3rd graded card (1 graded in BGS, as seen above and one graded by PSA) and the 2 priors have also been 9's overall. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS AND IT AINT WHAT IT'S NOT - KB81

06-01-2017, 04:13 PM	#16
SaveMeTheGum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NH --> CA --> SC Posts: 16,891 Cardboard_Dynamite CardboardDynamite	People who grade make money by being good at knowing the difference between Gem and everything else (I am not one of them -- I am horrible at it). Having a card graded from an internet buy without seeing the actual card up close seems like a crazy crap shoot. __________________ Pay fast. Ship fast. Deal with people honestly. IG: CardboardDynamite

06-01-2017, 04:16 PM	#17
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,799 ThoseBackPages	buying raw online is like having unprotected intercourse with someone you kinda know. feels great at the time, but once the card arrives days later, you may feel a burn __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

06-01-2017, 10:35 PM	#20
Onions Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,230 onion99	What a "great" thread! I'm actually fine with the grade it was given now, since it was a print defect and not some booger that COMC wiped on it before grading it. I should have sent it to PSA, doesn't seem worth it to crack it out at this point. Too bad about the print lines on these - a 9 will likely be the highest grade possible.

06-02-2017, 12:29 AM	#23
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	Who he?