SGC and Back Damage?

[terjung]

After looking at the back scan, it is definitely not a 10. It could come back either with a 20 or a 30. If you can find some similar cards in a 30 holder, you can submit those as exemplars. That's what I'd do - in order to try to support the case for a 30. It may end up being a 20 though.

[ls7plus]

I agree with James G. 100% that an example with back damage but excellent eye appeal will absolutely crush a well-worn, creased version of the same card in the same technical grade. We've run a variation of that thread before.

Best of luck in getting it graded!

Larry

[M's_Fan]

PSA is less harsh on back damage if you are purely looking to maximize the grade....

[bunst]

I always thought it would be helpful if slabbed cards had 2 grades, one for the front and one for the back. Some collectors (including me) don't care about the back as long as the front is nice. As someone said, I'd take a "P" or "10" graded card with decent corners and no creases, but with paper loss or marks on the back rather than a mangled card with little eye appeal. Doesn't seem fair that both are equally considered Poor.

[LanceRoten]

Originally Posted by bunst

I always thought it would be helpful if slabbed cards had 2 grades, one for the front and one for the back. Some collectors (including me) don't care about the back as long as the front is nice. As someone said, I'd take a "P" or "10" graded card with decent corners and no creases, but with paper loss or marks on the back rather than a mangled card with little eye appeal. Doesn't seem fair that both are equally considered Poor.

I'll agree. As for myself the backs just don't concern me unless everythinbg has been removed, marked over, etc.. I don't display the card backs