REA '56 Mays: PSA 2????

[cgjackson222]

How is this '56 Mays only a PSA 2?
https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...?itemid=107376

Unfortunately, REA's description sheds no light on the subject.

Maybe a small wrinkle on his face going across his nose?

Anyone see anything?

[GasHouseGang]

I think PSA lowered the grade due to the areas of yellowish discoloration on the back as seen in the scan below.

[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

I think PSA lowered the grade due to the areas of yellowish discoloration on the back as seen in the scan below.

Interesting. Is the yellow discoloration you are seeing on the right border of the picture on the side with "Printed in the USA"?

I don't care a lot about the condition of the back, so this might be the card for me.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

Interesting. Is the yellow discoloration you are seeing on the right border of the picture on the side with "Printed in the USA"?

I don't care a lot about the condition of the back, so this might be the card for me.

There, and in the center cartoon in the green background. Also some along the bottom.

[swarmee]

Maybe little paper loss on the hat as well? Possible pinhole? Look like a couple of possibilities from the back side.
Top right corner has some paper loss as well. Good eye appeal.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

I think PSA lowered the grade due to the areas of yellowish discoloration on the back as seen in the scan below.

If true, that is an example of why I hate professional grading. The standards say nothing about that kind of thing being responsible for such a drop. I've seen PSA 7's with that kind of discoloration on the back assuming the rest of the card is sharp. Who knows, though.

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

If true, that is an example of why I hate professional grading. The standards say nothing about that kind of thing being responsible for such a drop. I've seen PSA 7's with that kind of discoloration on the back assuming the rest of the card is sharp. Who knows, though.

Totally agree. The only thing consistent is the inconsistency. I love subbing and grading some of my older size different 50s cards as I've mentioned here and its across the board both ways. As much as I like the aesthetics of owning graded cards, I will never, ever "invest" in a grade...it's a house built on sand.


That is a sweet Mays. Grading like that just open the can of worms where someone may pay a 2 price, pop it out, and sell for much much more as someone will see the hope of a 5 or better. Although I am pretty certain as good as this card looks it will sell for more than a 2...so whats the point of the grade? Just so glad my collection is not grade based.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Although I am pretty certain as good as this card looks it will sell for more than a 2...so whats the point of the grade? Just so glad my collection is not grade based.

Yep. The major auction houses, at least for a minor leaguer like me - are like watching a good drama on the big screen because you never know what something like that will go for. Eye appeal will surely trump a low technical grade with that audience. It's as good a thing to sit back with popcorn and watch as any.

[cgjackson222]

It sold for $390 including Buyer's Premium, which is closer to the average cost of a PSA 3 or even 4.

Can't say that I'm surprised.

[Lucas00]

My kinda 2..
If I sent this in I would've expected a 4 at minimum.