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Originally Posted by greco827
I actually didn't consider that it was Polar Bear, and therefore in a loose tobacco pouch. Nevertheless, a grade is a grade, right? The standard shouldn't sway based on distribution method, card stock, etc.
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If it had stronger corners, I think you would see the stains hurt the grade. At 4, I think the stains are built into the grade. Same for centering. I have a Clemente with NM corners, but 5 centering in a 5 holder. I see cards with the same centering, but worse corners get the same grade. PSA has a set of minimum standards for grades. If they only hit one, that is the grade despite superior attributes in other areas. Cards with lesser attributes in those areas can still get the same grade as long as they meet the minimums.