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Corey R. ShanusLarry's point is well taken.
It's my understanding that SGC is giving serious consideration to changing their grading standards for blank-backed cards. Under the contemplated change, the card's grade would be based on the card's front with notations on the grading label as to defects in the back. Perhaps SGC would consider coming on the board and themselves describe this contemplated change.
On a similar note, perhaps for photographic cards such as N172s grading companies should take into account the contrast of the photo in assigning a grade. It seems crazy to me to give a N172 with a very light photo but an otherwise great front a higher grade than a N172 with a great photo but with an otherwise soso front.