Help with assessing a Gretzky Rookie

[Michael B]

I do not collect cards and could not even guess. I was wondering if the bottom edge would hurt this? It looks a big 'ragged'. Also, do those 4 or 5 printing flaws hurt grading? It is just for my own edification, not to demean your card.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Michael B

I do not collect cards and could not even guess. I was wondering if the bottom edge would hurt this? It looks a big 'ragged'. Also, do those 4 or 5 printing flaws hurt grading? It is just for my own edification, not to demean your card.

Not demeaning at all. I appreciate any and all feedback and opinions. When the card is in hand the issue you point out is barely visible. I enlarged the pic to give as much detail as possible. The fisheyes dots may indeed hurt it.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Not dealing at all. I appreciate any and all feedback and opinions. When the card is in hand the issue you point out is barely visible. I enlarged the pic to give as much detail as possible. The fisheyes dots may indeed hurt it.

I understand. When I scan photos or negatives in my collection I usually go to Adobe to clean them up. I enlarge the image so much that I see flaws you would not normally see. I then spend a ridiculous amount of time 'erasing' them.

[irv]

With no yellow dot on his left shoulder, I assume this copy is a Topps one and not an OPC one?

That, in itself, will also be a factor in determining value, imo, as Topps copy's are usually worth less than OPC's.

Have you done your share of homework to determine if yours is real or not?
I am no expert by any stretch and I'm not suggesting yours isn't a legit copy, but it just might be worth it first to check it out before sending it in.
Here's just one of many vids and other info that is out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIxFXkPPJ9A

[71buc]

Thanks Irv it is indeed a Topps card. Due to the size and quality of the collection I am leaning toward it being legitimate. I pulled it from a full bindered set. Nonetheless I’ll check out the link you shared.

[Joeybats]

I'd like to see the back and also a picture next to another card in the set. I'm leaning towards real but would feel better with those two things to compare further.

[DW03]

Need back but 4 or 5 is my guess