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Richard MassonPhoto clarity and contrast is only an issue with these certain 19th century issues (and maybe Topps magic photos).
Do you deduct for a bad picture or add for a good picture?
If you start adding or subtracting, there will be no comparability. an SGC 50 might be a great picture on a F-G card or a lousy picture on an Ex card. At least the way it is now, you can combine the grade (state of the card) with the scan (photo clarity) and make up your own mind.
Maybe a shorthand way to do this would be to designate OJs as either a "+" (nice photo), "-" (poor contrast) or nothing to designate average contrast for the issue, but don't start putting it in the grade.