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Posted By: edacra

I have a grading conundrum...

So let's say you have a card with perfect sharp corners, good centering, color, everything looks pretty minty at first glance.
From the back the cards shows visible creasing on about 35% of the card which isn't noticeable from the front, plus a small amount of paper loss toward the edge of the card, possibly from being taped in an album.

What's the best grade it can hit with the flaws I mentioned?

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Posted By: Elliot

It's a 2, you just don't want to hear/believe it.

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Posted By: edacra

Ha! No, I actually had a feeling. I figured at best it was a VG or 4.
.... it's so crisp!...and pristine!!...(and flawed). hmph.

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Posted By: Steve M.

it's a 10 at best. They are brutal with any back defects.

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Posted By: Joe D.

thats a nice young. A 10? come on.

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Posted By: steve f

That grade is fair, by their standards. PSA or GAI would likely grade a 2.

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Posted By: edacra

Think they would be as ruthless if the print wasn't effected?

That's harsh on the Young!

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Posted By: Steve M.

Not only was there a slight paper loss there was some slight paste residue as well. My experince with SGC is don't expect more than a 10 if you have paper loss or paste residue. The front really won't help you. With that being said I personally don't know why we get so hung up on the backs. "Ohhhhhh, the back is a little OC, ergo it is not acceptable". Come on now!

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Posted By: T206Collector

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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

Eventhough worn, that is a sharp looking 10.

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Posted By: edacra

Well, I was expecting the card to be closer to Ex-NM from the Ebay description and it arrived with a couple more defects then anticipated. Guess it's going back. I wasn't sure just how much of a hypochondriac I was being. Thanks for the feedback.

When are beat up cards going to start commanding a premium for having extra character? There's reprints if ya want sterile and perfect.