PSA Reveal 80s Baseball Part 1

[@MrJmangini]

Love all those cards. Takes me back to the height of my collecting as a kid.

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much. I cannot get enough of the 1981 Topps Baseball!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Great reveal! Takes me back to a younger me.

[@cacsports]

Appreciate you watching. That's exactly what those cards do for me as well.

[@stevejohnson204]

This is a great advertisement not to send in junk. Thanks.

[@cacsports]

Thanks for the note. I take this as a really nice compliment.

[@stevejohnson204]

@@cacsports You should Excellent video by the way. Very enjoyable and informative.

[@cacsports]

@@stevejohnson204 Thanks!

[@Byrrd51]

I love the 1981 Topps Reggie too. It's a gorgeous card. Glad you said that.

[@cacsports]

We have great taste. There is something abut the color combination and the All Star banner that is magical.

[@debcamp2359]

Great reveal! I love the cards you chose to send in.

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much for the kind words Deb.

[@sabinoruiz2080]

Fantastic video and nice cards

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind note.

[@dagjo]

After buying tons of ‘88 Topps, Donruss, and Score which the drug store that I bought packs from carried, I bought the ‘88 Fleer set at my local card store that same year. Needless to say, I liked and like 88 Fleer. I don’t remember packs of those cards being sold in as many places, at least in my area.

[@cacsports]

I've always enjoyed the 88 Fleer design.

[@dleiphart12]

Great reveal. I really like seeing all those 80s cards slabbed like that. And I guess... overall... they were pretty fair on the grades. But you did get robbed on a few. And all those HOFers and it's the Dave Parker that gems?!?! I think PSA has been told on the onside to release a few gems on cards that don't draw the largest value. But... great video!

[@cacsports]

Thanks. Interesting thought on the releasing 10s in certain cases. As an FYI in my next PSA reveal I am going to do it blind like yours. It should provide some fun moments if I don't know the grades ahead of time.

[@dleiphart12]

@@cacsports Yeah, it can be tough to wait and be surprised, but I think it's definitely more fun that way. Only about a week's time between grades released and them being in your hand. Best of luck, should be fun to watch.

[@cacsports]

@@dleiphart12 Thanks for the wisdom!

[@urban420cards]

The All Star badge from 1978 was the best. Also was the 1st year I got packs.

[@cacsports]

I love the 1977 and 79 banners as well but 78 is definitely the winner.

[@urban420cards]

@@cacsports I wanna get the Topps Heritage 2027 set which will feature 1978 Topps design. 😁

[@cacsports]

@@urban420cards Wow, planning ahead much more than I am!

[@urban420cards]

@@cacsports simple math I just figured out this year. 1978 was the year I started collecting and I even brought a 78 wax pack PSA 8 for the memories... so big year for me.

[@tyreesneed]

this was just more confirmation for me that psa completely picks and chooses who they give 10s to on what cards. they are controlling the entire market. they have particular people they give grade 10 to on certain higher valued cards. and they keep the population how they choose. so many of those cards were 10's it was unbelievable to watch. they know which to give you a few 10s on to make you re-submit again and dont just get mad and stop sending them stuff. sure they'll toss you a few 10s on some cards that sell for SQUAT .. but the ones that actually pull real money NOPE no 10s for you !!! I have been doing extensive research and zooming in on multiple cards they give 10s to on PWCC and a few other "big name" sellers and I see sooooooooooo many "10s" with white edges, white corners, cardboard corners, blatantly noticeable off centering ... and im like how the hell did this get a 10 and then I look at a raw for 5 bucks that looks better than what they give the 10. and can find 8's that have perfect centering, perfect corners, and im like hmmm something def fishy going on here no doubt. big seller spends 50k a year with them verses common folk who spends maybe 500 bucks a year .. both send in Griffey, McGwire, bonds etc rookies .... the 50k a year guy gets the 10's ... 500 bucks a year guy gets 8s and 9s ... its really really messed up how they do this. big seller buys raws from guy who bought from a guy who bought from a guy been passed around 5 times ... small seller pulls cards fresh out the pack and set first owner of card never touched perfectly flawless ... big seller gets 10 .. small seller gets 8. its beyond rigged. I mean dam you spent 1,000 dollars for those. after u sell them with all different fees shipping etc you make chump change for profit. but had they given you some 10s that were actually well deserved where you coulda made a nice 5,000 profit in the end NOPE they wont let you do that! also dont blame your centering on why you dont get a 10 at all go spend a few hours and look through tons of psa 10 graded cards and youll find sooooooo many with bad centering all over ...

[@cacsports]

Perhaps I need to do more research on the end result of some cards. I have seen 10s that shouldn't be graded as such.

[@kfiscal01]

Amen brother, PSA is a total scam.

[@craigallmendinger8404]

I feel the same way. I just got some cards back from SGC and there were some absolutely flawless cards that came back eight and 8 1/2. Another thing I don’t understand is when you declare a value for your cards when you submit them. Obviously if you give me a 10 and then the card could be worth thousands of dollars more than if you give me an eight. HELLLLLOOOOOOOOO

[@rogerdavis9962]

I love the fleer cards...

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much - lots of fun ones in this reveal.

[@rogatsby]

Awesome cards, and great video. Thumbs up!

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much for stopping by and for the kind note. Hopefully I get some of my PSA order back soon so we can have more fun with reveals.

[@rogatsby]

@@cacsports Looking forward to it. I recently completed my 1978 Topps set, which is my all-time favorite set. Sent some cards out to PSA and they all came back as 8's, and thinking of sending out some more. Do you like the 1978 Topps? If so, would love to see a video on that set.

[@cacsports]

@@rogatsby I love 1978 Topps, getting 8s on those is pretty impressive as a lot of mine come back at the 7 level. 1977 - 1979 Topps are my favorite 3 baseball sets ever. Unfortunately, 99.9% of the cards I collected from that period were beat up due to scaling, flipping and bicycle spokes. One of my orders that is 'close' to coming back from PSA is 25 cards, of which 23 are from the 3 sets mentioned. You'll enjoy it when I post it .....hopefully by May!

[@rogatsby]

@@cacsports Sweet! Looking forward to seeing that.

[@tbm9160]

Just re-watched this video for some more 80's goodness. I hope ou & your family enjoy a very Merry Christmas.

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much. How you and your family enjoy a nice Holiday. You can never have enough 80s goodness.

[@vintageoddballcards6103]

Enjoyed the return. Fun video! Brings back the memories

[@cacsports]

Thank you kind sir. I really enjoy your content so it is good to see you enjoyed this video.

[@DiamondyardSportscards]

Thanks for sharing. PSA is exceedingly tough on anything 80s and earlier, especially in the last few years. In my opinion, if the card has great centering, sharp corners, you really have to look at the surface. So many of our nice 80s cards look great, but we’re handled a little bit, and if you look at the surface you’ll see small scratches, especially with Donruss. I enjoyed the video, and that ‘81 Cobra is awesome!

[@cacsports]

Appreciate the kudos. I think your observations are spot on and points toward paying closer attention to the surface of the cards for my future submissions. Happy Holidays!

[@MIKESMITH-rp2rs]

You have some MONSTER CARDS in the background. Kudos.

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much for watching and noticing. I always wonder if people see the cards in the background.

[@TF_TV]

Here we are 3 years later and i just made my 1st submission for the same special, but the cost now is 15$ a card.

[@cacsports]

Well that's fun! Hope you do well.

[@jayscards8640]

I agree, the cards from ‘75 through ‘81 were awesome because they had all banner or insignia on the base cards.

[@cacsports]

Simply the best

[@craigberg5521]

Great video, cards of my youth, too!

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much. It was a glorious time for cards, not like the stuff they produce today!

[@karlmoles6530]

I really like the wide variety of players you collect. A lot of card collectors just care about the super high price stuff and treat everyone else like crap. That annoys me.

[@cacsports]

Thanks for watching and for the kind note. More variety to continue!

[@weight333]

Love seeing these early 80s cards. Nice work on that gem 81 Parker!

[@cacsports]

You and me both! I actually thought a couple of the other 1981s were more deserving of the 10 but no point in trying to modify a grade. Thanks for stopping by. Part 2 is on its way this Friday!

[@dustinwiggin9470]

I feel your pain my June submission special is just getting back 6/24/21. Though they didn't even "claim received" it until August. I submitted during the special for 1966 68 one my baseball cards got murdered. Think they are extra harsh on baseball only 2 8s and one even graded as a 1. You are talking about a time when reds and blue print might be off so it looks like 3d card and nothing was 10 centered. Also sent pokemon cards in few months before that submission and got back 11 10's 16 9s out of 54 cards then mostly 8s, 7s and 1 5. That was mostly 99, 2000 stuff.

[@cacsports]

Thanks for the note. It is like the wild west sometimes.

[@codeblueize]

My eyes aren’t very good, am I looking at a gem mint Jordan back there ?

[@cacsports]

Actually your eyes have to be pretty good to see that. You are correct.

[@Schoolboy681]

Great video! Love these early 1980's cards! Keep them coming!

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much. There are some more that EVENTUALLY will come back from PSA.

[@tbm9160]

Nice reveal. Quality control from back in the day makes high grades for some of these cards a challenge for sure. I'm looking forward to part 2. Thank you for sharing.

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much, glad to hear you are looking forward to Part 2 - Friday morning it will be out there.It is still fun to get cards back from PSA, especially those from the 80s.

[@codacollectibles]

Nice returns, congrats!

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelangelioliebers7601]

I do own 1988 fleer cards and yes I have a Nolan Ryan Card also too and my albums of cards do have 1988 cards of him fleer doneuss topps score and 1989 upper deck cards and 1990 upper deck cards honor him.

[@cacsports]

Very cool

[@michaelangelioliebers7601]

@@cacsports great cards with great players

[@Time2Rip]

I am settled in, lets go! I have been thinking about sending in some of my '80s PC cards wanted to see how you did. I am hoping quarterly specials start again at some time. I think if Murph had 2 more HR's he would have been in. He got judged then on the steriod era numbers that immediately followed him and were shunned by the same writers that didn't vote him in for not having steroid numbers. Boogs RC in a 9 is a win. '83-'85 are some of my favorite topps cards.

[@cacsports]

Glad you settled in and appreciate your enthusiasm. I was very happy with how this order came back. In a few cases I was surprised at how well the cards graded. The cards of the late 70s and through 85 remain my favorite. I was hoping for a good quarterly special but PSA just came out and suspended all of the lower end grading services until July, so there won't be any quarterly special in Q2!

[@jason916]

I see a video not all Ultra Modern I watch !! Thanks for the upload

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much! Plenty more of these types of videos coming....Part 2 Friday!

[@TheMadFlea]

Is it even possible to get grading at 8-9$ a card anymore?

[@cacsports]

Not right now, but prices will continue to come down closer to that level IMO

[@MarkfromKy]

Wow Great video I love the cards from the 80's

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much. Much like my choice of music I am stuck in the 80s!

[@ridenscott]

Resend 88 score nolan ryan psa 6 that would be interesting to see if it changes.

[@cacsports]

Thanks Scott. If the rates were really low I might consider it, but the time of grading anything Score with PSA is no longer.

[@tubenachos]

81 Topps Baseball was so tough but man QC was even worse on Basketball and Football nice sub man 👌

[@cacsports]

Thanks so much. I agree that QC was even worse on the other sports.

[@michaelberrier1926]

True Nolan Ryan fan would like a 1968 Topps.

[@cacsports]

Right on, so would I. Thanks for jumping in with the suggestion.

[@Jvasquez4]

Does the sleeves have to be like Just plain? Because I don’t have those I have different ones but there not plain so idk because I’m trying to send my card

[@cacsports]

Thanks for the note but I'm not sure what yu are asking. Can you reword the question?

[@Jvasquez4]

@@cacsports so what I’m asking does it have to be those card Sleeves because I don’t have those I only have different ones.

[@Jvasquez4]

So what I’m asking is.. does it have to be those card sleeves you have? Because I only have different sleeves

[@cacsports]

What you see in this video are the graded cases from PSA. If you are asking about submitting to PSA then a plain semi-rigid sleeve is what you should be using for the grading submission. Card Saver I or II are my favorites.

[@CAO624]

Just confirming that you got them graded mostly for your collection and not to flip. Correct me if I am wrong.

[@cacsports]

Thanks for the note. The main purpose of grading for me is to put myself in a position where I the cards can be a more liquid asset. In the case of this order, a lot of them were sold. In the end, I am selective and I do (and will) keep a fair amount for my PC.

[@CAO624]

@@cacsports smart stuff there. I have just been sitting on my raw cards but realized what you are doing is the way go if I want to sell.

[@cacsports]

@@CAO624 Thanks so much. Just make sure that you submit cards at the correct service level because these cards make sense to grade at the bulk level but probably not at a higher cost.

[@Silverhorse32]

Do the cards come back from grading in Penny sleeves as well as PSA’s top loaders? Just curious, I have a ton on cards I’d like to have graded.

[@cacsports]

Thanks for the note. The cards just come back in the PSA slabs, no inner or outer sleeve.

[@anthonyvalek3571]

You wasted so much money I’m glad it wasn’t mine lol

[@cacsports]

Thanks for the note Anthony. Actually this order was pretty profitable, unlike my latest junk wax reveal :). Grading 80s cards last year was not for the faint of heart. This year it is a non-starter.

[@briansmith5958]

1981 topps baseball ? why ?

[@cacsports]

So many reasons - they're beautiful cards, I have fond memories of collecting and flipping/scaling cards when in 6th grade, Rod Carew and Dave Parker are awesome.

[@christianreid5648]

Awesome cards. Thanks for sharing. Always a fun day getting that order to arrive. I’m waiting on a few orders myself. Just curious , but when you say received on 6/26, was that the arrival date or the date entered ?

[@cacsports]

That was the date it was entered into the system. However, I think I benefited from dropping the cards off in person at the New Jersey office with a Walk Through order as part of the delivery as it was essentially entered into the system right away.

[@tyreesneed]

also .. it was hard hearing you accept and take all those bad grades like it was your fault "well they aren't perfectly centered so I understand why I got the bad grade!!!!" ... thats not why you got the bad grade ... like have you ever actually looked at these cards that got 10's on ebay??? .. 9 out of 10 times theyre just as badly centered as yours if not worse. black borders with white showing ... bad corners ... yea youll find a few perfect ones of course but 9 out of 10 times youll find them terribly centered left to right and or top to bottom and got 10's ...

[@cacsports]

I appreciate your words but there was no fault that I was accepting. When I get cards back, I am comfortable that the grade is what it is unless I see something egregious. I am going to get a jewelers loop though to take a close look at corners and edges. PSA has definitely tightened up their grading over the past six months and I think they are tougher than SGC. Like you said, you can see that when you look at older graded cards.

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

This must have been back when PSA was still grading cards....oh what a distant memory now. Seems like you sent in a lot of cards with very low value. Couldn’t you have picked some better cards?

[@cacsports]

Thanks for the note Victor. It most certainly was, glorious times for PSA customers. I was fortunate to get that order back when I did because I have not seen anything since. I liked the cards I picked for this order but perhaps your teen years weren't in the 80s! There is quite a variety coming back in my future PSA orders, I wonder what your opinion will be of those? It will be fun to hear.

[@jasonhipkins]

Anything in from 1985 to 1993 that is PSA 8 or less is like $3-$8.

[@cacsports]

Yep, well aware of that reality.

[@martyr4806]

God this makes me scared. I have a ton of 1981 topps I want to send it. They look great to me, as do these, and the grades coming back are not what I'd expect. Seems like a 10 is impossible.

[@cacsports]

Getting a 10 on a 1981 Topps card is a monumental achievement because the vast majority are not even close to 60/40 centering. Happy to help you out if you want a second set of eyes on some of you better cards. Feel free to DM me pics on Instagram @cacsportscards

[@kfiscal01]

Damn I hate PSA, total scumbags. The big boys get much better grades than regular guys. I've seen so many cards at the BIG guys stores and shows and wonder how the hell is that card a 10? It's money, and always will be.

[@cacsports]

Thanks for jumping in. I have to believe they are fair and impartial since I do continue to submit. But you do have to wonder.

[@larrybench6398]

Send the 1986 TOP'S,

[@mattsbaseballcardbreaks5952]

Not a fan of Reggie?!? Blasphemy!!

[@cacsports]

I know, right?!?!

[@usagarage1704]

What the fuck is the problem with your channel? I really want to watch your videos and they keep seizing up. Am I the only one having this?

[@cacsports]

This is the first I've heard about it. Hope it clears up soon.

[@chadmilligan342]

I don’t really understand grading early 80s stars that they made billions of. I have thousands of these cards ungraded anyone interested.

[@cacsports]

My logic was that most of those cards were beat up so even though lots of cards were made, most are thrown out or in crappy condition. Send me some pics of yours as I'd be interested in those if they are in top shape.

[@justinbordner6528]

No offense bro, but 81 topps baseball is one of the worst years, formats and sets of all time. You need to work faster as well.

[@cacsports]

No offense taken, appreciate the thoughts. However, I love 1981 Topps and will not work faster.

[@thevisitor7436]

What they worth? Too much talk But no dollars value ?👎👎👎👎

[@cacsports]

Wow, 4 thumbs down, thanks for watching. I hope you are subscribed. Normally I don't research values until after the reveals, but maybe I'll try to incorporate some values in future.