That's interesting. Sort of like "Edge graded" from a couple years before.
Those had similar grading, mostly 8s and 9s. with a few worse and a few better. There was a brief period when people chased them, at least until the next cool thing came out.
I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the bulk of cards get 8s right off the assembly line. Modern processes are better than back in te 70's, but the picture to the edge and the thinner harder stock means a slightly dull blade leaves a lot of chipping.
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