Opinion on Clemente RC and more generally on paper loss

[V117collector]

SGC would most likely grade the Clemente RC a 2.5....But, yeah I guess it's all about who's submitting the cards.

This Mantle sold for a premium not too long ago. I was actually surprised it sold.

[JustinD]

No issue at all with minor paper loss on the back. The front is a different story, but I seek out cards like this honestly for the value.

[Wanaselja]

Originally Posted by JustinD

No issue at all with minor paper loss on the back. The front is a different story, but I seek out cards like this honestly for the value.

Same. Great looking Clemente.

[T205 GB]

Absolutely not at the least, and tiny speck of paper loss.

I would absolutely buy and may pay strong for and example of a card like described for the PC. Sometimes the significance of the front outweighs the back issues.

[paul]

Half the cards in my collection look like that. I love the discount I get for a little bit of paper loss. And since I'm not an investor, I can accept the fact that the card will appreciate at a lower rate than a high grade example.

[Rhotchkiss]

It depends on your intent and budget. That is a great looking card. The front is terrific. And that card is famous/desirable for the front. So, if it’s for your collection and you cannot afford or do not want to pay for a 5, this is a great alternative. However, if you are buying it for resale or you can buy a 5, don’t buy it and buy the 5.

Regardless, it is a great looking card

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

It depends on your intent and budget. That is a great looking card. The front is terrific. And that card is famous/desirable for the front. So, if it’s for your collection and you cannot afford or do not want to pay for a 5, this is a great alternative. However, if you are buying it for resale or you can buy a 5, don’t buy it and buy the 5.

Regardless, it is a great looking card

You can find a 5 with that kind of centering. The "6" level is where the Clemente rookies start to get tougher. Centering on the card is REALLY tough at all but the highest (8+) grade levels and the 2.5 you showed is REALLY nicely centered. With todays grading standards it appears fairly graded given the "small" amount of paper loss on the back. If I were selling it, I would definitely be looking for a premium over a 2.5 for the centering.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by JustinD

No issue at all with minor paper loss on the back. The front is a different story, but I seek out cards like this honestly for the value.

^^This.^^

[MattyC]

I’ll take it.

[darwinbulldog]

The paper loss itself is no worse than moderate, but it's a fairly significant area of damage if you include the surrounding stain. Still, with front as nice as that, I'd probably go as high as whatever the PSA 3 VCP average is.

[jbl79]

Don't mind paper loss on the back if the front looks nice. I'd definitely pay a premium on that '55 Topps Clemente. Love high eye-appeal cards with a lower technical grade.