Simple Poll: PSA 5 w/ Crease -- Disclose?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

If someone consigns a group of a dozen or so PSA 5 T206 cards to B&L, how well do you examine them to make sure they're accurately graded?

This is admittedly a tough question. If I ran an auction house, I don't know how much time or energy I would put into this endeavor.

Of course I am going to say we spend a lot of time...but not because it would sound stupid of me not to, but because we do. Admittedly I am not with Scott on receipt of every single card so can't speak for him but I know he looks at them very well too. Any question is fine...I might not respond to all of them, but any are fine .

[asoriano]

I would disclose the crease in the listing.

Although this is a different scenario, it reminds me of the T206 Elberfeld BL460 that REA offered a few years ago:

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/.../2008/198.html

[Jaybird]

I always post larger than life photos and disclose any condition issues. As Leon stated, it allows the buyer to know what they are getting and limits the surprise factor. Though I think I have limited my $$ on many transactions, I'm happy to say that no one has returned a card that I've sold them.

The hassle-free transaction is worth the loss of a few bucks.

[Mikehealer]

Here's one I bought on ebay(auction not BIN) from a seller that informed me he doesn't take return on graded cards. I don't agree with his policy, but I wasn't going to argue so just kept it and don't bid on his auctions anymore. By the way the crease wasn't visible in his less than stellar scan.

[Leon]

That sucks, Mike....That is the "OH SH**" I am referring to....

[grundle20]

What was PSA thinking?

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by grundle20

What was PSA thinking?

They weren't thinking they were drinking.

[mcadams]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

Here's one I bought on ebay(auction not BIN) from a seller that informed me he doesn't take return on graded cards. I don't agree with his policy, but I wasn't going to argue so just kept it and don't bid on his auctions anymore. By the way the crease wasn't visible in his less than stellar scan.

Its not that uncommon for a PSA-slabbed 5 to have a crease. I have never seen a 6 with a meaningful crease unless its on a corner. BUT, when you're buying anything 6 or below, its always good to ask. I bought a mid-grade PSA 5 slabbed '54 Aaron a few years back and it had a minor crease starting on the right edge coming in about 1.5 inches. The seller refunded my money, but after seeing that card, I ALWAYS ask about creases/wrinkles before buying now.