May Pickups...

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

LCS pickup on a rainy Wednesday. I don't know why I do this...I'm not working on the '68 Topps set; this money could have been much more efficiently spent on '67 high numbers or '72 commons, but alas...

Jolly / Darren - here's one for ya - notice the thin print line through "1968 Rookie Stars" at the top? How do you think PSA handles that one? I've researched it and I know, but you may find it interesting. I'm recalling at least one "PD" thread from the past with your name on it... :-)

Sweet card!!

There is one thing I've learned (probably the only thing I've learned about the subject), and it's that PSA used to be flat out ridiculous with the 'PD' hammer. I have quite a few relatively noteworthy cards with the PD tattoo on them, that I don't believe for a second would get that ink today. PSA has cooled its jets after using that qualifier relentlessly. My guess (which I am pretty certain will be wrong ) is that the graders would accept it as just part of the card, especially since it doesn't jump out at you. Of course, they may recognize it and lower the grade due to less eye appealment (yes, I just coined that phrase).

--elms

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Sweet card!!

There is one thing I've learned (probably the only thing I've learned about the subject), and it's that PSA used to be flat out ridiculous with the 'PD' hammer. I have quite a few relatively noteworthy cards with the PD tattoo on them, that I don't believe for a second would get that ink today. PSA has cooled its jets after using that qualifier relentlessly. My guess (which I am pretty certain will be wrong ) is that the graders would accept it as just part of the card, especially since it doesn't jump out at you. Of course, they may recognize it and lower the grade due to less eye appealment (yes, I just coined that phrase).

--elms

Here you go. Mine would not grade this high based on corners and edges, but clearly it doesn't bother them. The PSA Auction Prices Realized site also has multiple with the print line in PSA 5's and 6's, and one that had it in an ancient 8 (OC) holder. Who knows: