[JMarkLynch]

Just in from Beckett.

[DrMitchJ]

Congrats! Awesome grade of a sweet Ripken card!

[JMarkLynch]

Thanks...a total surprise. I just sent a batch in to see how they would come out. 1st batch I ever sent to be graded.

[DrMitchJ]

Thanks...a total surprise. I just sent a batch in to see how they would come out. 1st batch I ever sent to be graded.

Beginners luck? just kidding.
How'd you do with the rest of the batch? Pretty much what you expected or were you surprised at how low and/or how high they graded?

[JMarkLynch]

Beginners luck? just kidding.
How'd you do with the rest of the batch? Pretty much what you expected or were you surprised at how low and/or how high they graded?

I was surprised that a couple surface levels came back lower than expected. I also thought I would get a couple higher grades on a handful. Overall good though, I think. As a beginner, I really wasn't certain. Any tips would be appreciated though!

Here is what I ended up with:

9.5: 13
9.0: 6
8.5: 1

Autos
9.5/10: 3
9/10: 4

[DrMitchJ]

I was surprised that a couple surface levels came back lower than expected. I also thought I would get a couple higher grades on a handful. Overall good though, I think. As a beginner, I really wasn't certain. Any tips would be appreciated though!
Here is what I ended up with:

9.5: 13
9.0: 6
8.5: 1

Autos
9.5/10: 3
9/10: 4

No tips ... I think whatever your picking, you're nailing it
20 regular submissions, 13 are 9.5!?!?!?!? Nice % right there. Couldn't ask for much better. Good job!

[JMarkLynch]

There could have been more 9.5s if the surface hadnt come back low on a couple of the cards. I wasnt sure what I missed or what the issue was. Smudges? Coloring? I really have no clue.

[nolan5000]

There could have been more 9.5s if the surface hadnt come back low on a couple of the cards. I wasnt sure what I missed or what the issue was. Smudges? Coloring? I really have no clue.

Were they Glossy or Chromes? IF so it could have been finger prints.

IF just regular, it could have been hairline scratches or print dots.

[JMarkLynch]

They were either glossy or chrome. How do you best deal with smudges on surfaces that protect the card? I really appreciate all of the input!

[nolan5000]

They were either glossy or chrome. How do you best deal with smudges on surfaces that protect the card? I really appreciate all of the input!

An eyeglass cleaning cloth. Make sure, though, that the cloth itself is clean. I'm not experienced in this, though. This is advice that others have given. Your best bet is to use a brand new cloth.