First time Grading - Question

[swarmee]

I'm hoping this brick was not recessed. Otherwise that could put surface impressions in your card. I would kind of expect a 92 SGC 8.5 for this card, if the top right corner has the feathering it sort of looks like to me, and the nick on the top left side is just a scratch on the screwdown.

[TobaccoKing4]

Originally Posted by swarmee

I'm hoping this brick was not recessed. Otherwise that could put surface impressions in your card. I would kind of expect a 92 SGC 8.5 for this card, if the top right corner has the feathering it sort of looks like to me, and the nick on the top left side is just a scratch on the screwdown.

I've looked over the card a lot of times before submitting it and there is no nick on the top left side, I'm sure it's just a scratch on the screwdown. I wouldn't mind a SGC 92!

[Leon]

You might get one (92) but odds aren't in your favor. Cross your fingers.

Originally Posted by TobaccoKing4

I've looked over the card a lot of times before submitting it and there is no nick on the top left side, I'm sure it's just a scratch on the screwdown. I wouldn't mind a SGC 92!

[TobaccoKing4]

Originally Posted by Leon

You might get one (92) but odds aren't in your favor. Cross your fingers.

I'm hoping you're wrong but I'm sure you are more experienced with grading than I am so you're probably right. I do think the card looks sharper and better in person than what shows on the scan though.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by TobaccoKing4

I'm hoping you're wrong but I'm sure you are more experienced with grading than I am so you're probably right. I do think the card looks sharper and better in person than what shows on the scan though.

Let us know, it should be interesting. I am hoping you are correct. They do give out high grades but they seem to be to others and not me!!

[bobbyw8469]

In the future, STAY AWAY FROM BRICKS!!! I understand you want to keep the card protected, but they make Card Savers in all various sizes.

[TobaccoKing4]

Originally Posted by Leon

Let us know, it should be interesting. I am hoping you are correct. They do give out high grades but they seem to be to others and not me!!

Ended up only getting a 60. While I'm not surprised that it didn't get a 92, I do think it was graded a bit on the low side. There is a little ink mark on the back of the card so maybe that dragged it down?

[toledo_mudhen]

A 5 coming back from SGC on an otherwise great card is almost always due to a wrinkle or crease. Even those you cant see with naked eye - been there several times and if you look hard enough (magnify) you should find it.

80/20 or better centering, minor rounding or fuzzing of corners, roughness or chipping along edge (no layering), one VERY slight surface or "spider" crease may exist on one side of the card, gloss may be lost from surface with some scratching that does not detract from the aesthetics of the card.

Ink/Pencil usually drops the card lower than 60.

[Timbegs]

Originally Posted by TobaccoKing4

Ended up only getting a 60. While I'm not surprised that it didn't get a 92, I do think it was graded a bit on the low side. There is a little ink mark on the back of the card so maybe that dragged it down?

There are so many things it could be (without or with card in hand, it was still be hard to tell. And, we have all been there. I didn't mean your world would cave in - just that grading companies are, as a general rule, very tough on cards and use more sophisticated techniques and tools than the averag Joe does...

If you are curious, most of the time the guys at SGC will walk you through their explanation of the grade if you call. The flaws they identified and the rationale behind it.

Beautiful card; enjoy it...

[Leon]

Not surprised. I have been disappointed more times than happy. Maybe our expectations are too high? I guess that is what makes the true high grade cards so valuable. But it can still suck hoping for a 7-8.5 and getting a 5. Been there done that, more than once.

Originally Posted by TobaccoKing4

Ended up only getting a 60. While I'm not surprised that it didn't get a 92, I do think it was graded a bit on the low side. There is a little ink mark on the back of the card so maybe that dragged it down?