Ineptness of Authenticators/Graders

[Snowman]

It would be interesting to see the results of how collectors as a group would want to value the various aspects of a card's overall grade. I know this gets talked about ad nauseum, but I would pay more for a perfectly centered 4 than I would for an off-centered 8 for pretty much any vintage card, as long as there are no creases or registration issues. I think most collectors are like me in that regard. Many of us couldn't care less about the corners.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Snowman

It would be interesting to see the results of how collectors are a group would want to value the various aspects of a card's overall grade. I know this gets trapped about ad nauseum, but I would pay more for a perfectly centered 4 than I would for an off centered 8 for pretty much any vintage card, as long as there are no creases or registration issues. I think most collectors are like me in that regard. Many of us couldn't care less about the corners.

I'm 100% with you. Centering is a big, big deal for me.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by Tabe

I'm 100% with you. Centering is a big, big deal for me.

Funny. I'm exactly the opposite. Centering is a factory flaw and as such is part of the production process. Hell, there are some of you who will pay a massive premium for a severely off-centered T206 card. I only concern myself with condition detractors caused by owners after a card has been "packed out" like corners, creases, etc.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Funny. I'm exactly the opposite. Centering is a factory flaw and as such is part of the production process. Hell, there are some of you who will pay a massive premium for a severely off-centered T206 card. I only concern myself with condition detractors caused by owners after a card has been "packed out" like corners, creases, etc.

Weirdo!



It takes all kinds.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Funny. I'm exactly the opposite. Centering is a factory flaw and as such is part of the production process. Hell, there are some of you who will pay a massive premium for a severely off-centered T206 card. I only concern myself with condition detractors caused by owners after a card has been "packed out" like corners, creases, etc.

Oh I am with you too, for much the same reasons. I much prefer an O/C card with great corners than a centered card that is a bit beaten.

Of course, I prefer vintage instead of anything modern, and some would consider that weird too.

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Funny. I'm exactly the opposite. Centering is a factory flaw and as such is part of the production process. Hell, there are some of you who will pay a massive premium for a severely off-centered T206 card. I only concern myself with condition detractors caused by owners after a card has been "packed out" like corners, creases, etc.

+1 , i think the obsession with centering is just that, an obsession. To each his own. I like registration, coloring, and lack of creases the best.