New Acquisitions Thread

[Kurri17]

Oooohhh, now we're talking (note my username haha). Those other two guys were decent as well, but loving the Kurri.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Kurri17

Oooohhh, now we're talking (note my username haha). Those other two guys were decent as well, but loving the Kurri.

LOL. I thought you might like that one.

With how new/recent these cards are, comparatively, I was hoping to find higher grade examples but at $20 dollars each CDN delivered, I couldn't refuse them.

[Kurri17]

Originally Posted by irv

LOL. I thought you might like that one.

With how new/recent these cards are, comparatively, I was hoping to find higher grade examples but at $20 dollars each CDN delivered, I couldn't refuse them.

You definitely got a good deal. That's a nice '7' for the Kurri, and I love oddball issues and you can't get much better than Orr. Funny, as much hockey as I have, I've never gotten a KSA graded card. And heck, I even have an SCD graded Gretzky so its not like I'm married to PSA/BGS.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Kurri17

You definitely got a good deal. That's a nice '7' for the Kurri, and I love oddball issues and you can't get much better than Orr. Funny, as much hockey as I have, I've never gotten a KSA graded card. And heck, I even have an SCD graded Gretzky so its not like I'm married to PSA/BGS.

I thought for a 7 it was a great looking card, especially the centering.

As far as grading goes and different companies, I likely have cards from almost everyone but not once have I sent a card in, personally, to get graded.

I have heard/read numerous stories about KSA, all from severely negative to highly recommended but I personally have no idea how true any of them are?
I heard under the old ownership one had to be careful but I have quite a few times now the new guy, Nate, is suppose to be on top of his game?

They certainly don't have wide hobby appeal nor do they carry the same clout/value as SGC or PSA graded cards, but so far so good, imo, with the cards I have purchased. All fit the cases/slabs perfectly and none show any signs of shenanigans as far as my eyes can tell.

[Kurri17]

Originally Posted by irv

I thought for a 7 it was a great looking card, especially the centering.

As far as grading goes and different companies, I likely have cards from almost everyone but not once have I sent a card in, personally, to get graded.

I have heard/read numerous stories about KSA, all from severely negative to highly recommended but I personally have no idea how true any of them are?
I heard under the old ownership one had to be careful but I have quite a few times now the new guy, Nate, is suppose to be on top of his game?

They certainly don't have wide hobby appeal nor do they carry the same clout/value as SGC or PSA graded cards, but so far so good, imo, with the cards I have purchased. All fit the cases/slabs perfectly and none show any signs of shenanigans as far as my eyes can tell.

Like you, I have never personally sent a card for grading.

I pretty much buy the card, not the grade nor the company. That Kurri 7 is indeed a nice one, I have had a nice 7 and a poor 7 (both PSA). I imagine that happens a certain percentage of the time with all of the grading companies. Just part of the deal I guess.

[LuckyLarry]

A member of my trading club sent me the last card needed to complete my 1980-81 Topps basketball set (in "singles" form) #174 Julius Erving! happyhappyhappy Larry

[Exhibitman]

That's fun, Larry. Congrats.