Grade mystery… why Teddy Ballgame a 4?

[Belfast1933]

A local friend of mine connected yesterday (he’s much more experienced of a collector than me) and I was sharing these images of my ‘48 Leaf Ted Williams

I love this card - Ted as a young slugger, the colors from that set are so Andy Wharhol cool to me, etc.

But he asked and I could not answer why is this card graded only a 4? I never thought much about it - he was sure that it must mean that the card has a crease or wrinkle somewhere on it. So I gave it a very close look, tried to use a jewelers loupe, but for the life of me, I still can’t find the technical flaws

Thought I might post a few images here and see if any Net54’ers with a sharper eye than me might help me find Teddy’s flaws

Thanks for taking a look and Happy 4th to all!🇺🇸

Jeff

[rugbymarine]

Every time that I subbed a sharp, centered card, and it came back 3-5 grades lower than I expected, it was a surface wrinkle. It's probably the slightest wrinkle ever.

Either way, that's a stunner of a card.

(PM me if it happens to be for sale!!)

[swarmee]

In order to get any accurate response, you need to take pictures at an angle under a light source, then upload them somewhere else. Then put the links in your post. Net54 message board photo storage does not allow for the image size/resolution that we would need to give you an answer.
If you sell it, realize it will probably get cracked out, pressed, and end up in an 8 slab.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by swarmee

In order to get any accurate response, you need to take pictures at an angle under a light source, then upload them somewhere else. Then put the links in your post. Net54 message board photo storage does not allow for the image size/resolution that we would need to give you an answer.
If you sell it, realize it will probably get cracked out, pressed, and end up in an 8 slab.

Good idea on the image… I’ll try that. Thx

(and seriously? I suppose this one could qualify in a fake 8 holder…. I suppose I won’t ever have to worry since this guy is a keeper)

But really wondered where the technical flaws were - I’ll post those images tomorrow.

Thx again

Jeff

[swarmee]

I was only partially kidding about it being a future victim of fraud. But I'd bet it would be a top candidate based on the premium centering.

[Frankish]

Also, it might just be a reflection of the holder or camera, but the back looks a bit wonky on my screen with a curve of lighter paper. If there are stains or even minor paper loss on the back, that too could tank the grade. Of course, that's the kind of card I like personally, as 95% of the time I'm looking at the front. And that front is a beauty.