Ebay image dilemma

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Originally Posted by perezfan

To simplify... Just look closely at the 2 flips. As much as I don't care for either dealer, I would go after the SGC copy.

The flip on the PWCC copy is bright and vibrant. And the lettering is crisp and in perfect focus.

The flip on the SCG copy appears faded, darker and out of focus. The lettering is much more blurry than the PSA flip. So it's safe to say that the SCG card is in better condition than the image portrays. The card's color, brightness and focus have all been compromised by the poor photo.

I have tested this theory out a lot with poorly photographed cards bought from eBay. Nothing as valuable as the Goudey Ruth, but when the actual card arrives, it has always been a pleasant surprise.

I don't trust anything that PWCC says or does, but putting all of that aside, I would ask them about visible creases or surface wrinkles. Often surface creases will not show up in scans, or can be edited out. It is very possible the PSA 4 has a crease, whereas the SCG 70 definitely will not.

Hope this is helpful.

Thanks, I agree with you RE being pleasantly surprised by those cards. What I said about being disappointed as the consignor... scratch that. $35,655.55
Just wow.