Whenever I hear the term "gem mint," I remember that crazy card guy from the late night shopping network in the 90s.
http://www.catsandbeer.com/uploads/2.../don-hands.jpg

Darren, It does bother me. I think that the puzzle pieces on the back of the cards is what confuses the people at PSA. With most horizontal cards within a set the card number on the back is in the same corner. With these the numbers are in different locations. I'll probably end up sending PSA whichever ones I have the least of so the cards can be flipped around.

Quitcrab, I have the Clemente in a 9. I completed the subset in all 9s and a couple 10s before deciding to try for all 10s. I just bought another 10 tonight. I'll post it when it arrives..

James

Just a few from my Trophy set effort.

Nice Trophy sub-set! Very cool.

Had no idea the ‘68 set was disliked. I’m a big fan.

Very nice cards Ray.
James

Just ended on E-Bay
 

-- I don't know how to link E-Bay auctions to the forum here but if you search "1956 Koufax Gem Mint" under the "completed " section , you'll see a trimmed "PRO 10" .

..PS-- never buy anything in a " PRO" holder...

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Added another card to the collection today.
James

How about a basketball card?

Great thread. Here is my contribution.
https://www.collectorfocus.com/image...ch-bvg-9.5-opc