Quick check - 1960 PSA 6 Mantle vs SGC 7 Mantle
 

Still working through consolidating/optimizing my 1960 set. Down to about 8 cards, but soliciting input from you guys. The 1960 SCG 7 Mantle vs the 1960 PSA 6 Mantle. Hand inspection: the 6 could be a 6.5 and the 7 should be a 6.
Opinions invited and thanks.

https://www.hvadems.com/new-hvadems/...SGC-7-back.jpghttps://www.hvadems.com/new-hvadems/...SA-6-front.jpg
https://www.hvadems.com/new-hvadems/...GC-7-front.jpg
https://www.hvadems.com/new-hvadems/...PSA-6-back.jpg

Mantle
 

nfswsteve- The caveat is both PSA/SGC are being unreasonably harsh with
vintage grades currently. I disagree with you, think the SGC 7 has much better
centering and a nicer reverse (the PSA reverse top is tilted and SGC reverse
is beautiful). The good news is you beat my clean PSA 5 example of this card
either way:) Trent King

The psa 6 looks centered nicely with a good surface. The sgc 7 however has better registration.

I personally would choose the 7 as I'm a huge fan of image clarity. But I think this will be a very split opinion. Both are great choices.

I like the PSA 6 better. The SGC has a tilt, front and back, and has more print blemishes. The SGC is centered better, however.

I would go with the PSA Mantle. The centering is fine for my collecting needs plus the blemishes on the SGC card bother me. The PSA Mantle is reasonably graded, but I would grade the SGC version no better than a 5.5 due to its flaws. I am tough, especially regarding my own cards.


Phil aka Tere1071

Complete 1953 Bowman Color, 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1975 Topps Baseball sets under revision as the budget and wife allows

Under construction:

1970 Topps Baseball - missing over 100 cards, mostly after #450 and the three insert sets

1971 Topps Coins- 107/153

1973 Topps Baseball 659/660, missing #305 Mays

1974 Topps Baseball Washington variations

I wouldn’t want to deal with a collector who valued my opinion.:eek:

Print blemishes seal the deal for me
 

Psa 6.

I'd keep the PSA 6. The way that SGC is cut would always bother me.