In my experience eye appeal makes all the difference in the world. I'm building the monster '52 Topps set, and I've never ceased to be surprised at the premiums over SMR a PSA 5 will get if it's got 50/50 centering and white borders. In extreme cases, if we're talking a high number card that is impossible to find with centering, I've seen them go for 50% over SMR, and those last 20-30 seconds are a feeding frenzy!
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