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First PSA submission - Is the slight warping on the card a major problem? Edges and corners are good

BFitz_11BFitz_11 Posts: 5 ✭
edited May 19, 2020 5:08PM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

This is the card that got me into the hobby. Pulled out of a random fat pack no less! I waited longer than I should have to put it in a top loader and unfortunately it had already started to warp inward. Other than that, the card looks very solid all-around. Since it's not major defect, would it affect the overall grade? If so, what's the best way to correct it? I'd appreciate any advice since this is my first post.



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  • blurryfaceblurryface Posts: 5,136 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If warping wasn't an issue, and let's say it isn't. Do you expect to get a 10/10 grade?

    And welcome, btw!

  • emaremar Posts: 697 ✭✭✭✭

    Welcome!
    Please contribute. The boards have been lively.
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  • BFitz_11BFitz_11 Posts: 5 ✭

    I've seen perfect looking cards come up short before and have heard it's always a gamble, so I would be fine with a 9. I didn't touch it for months after I pulled it because back then I didn't have penny sleeves or anything like it. I'll always find something tiny if I look close enough, but at a glance there is nothing that jumps out to me.

    @blurryface said:
    If warping wasn't an issue, and let's say it isn't. Do you expect to get a 10/10 grade?

    And welcome, btw!

  • blurryfaceblurryface Posts: 5,136 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BFitz_11 said:
    I've seen perfect looking cards come up short before and have heard it's always a gamble, so I would be fine with a 9. I didn't touch it for months after I pulled it because back then I didn't have penny sleeves or anything like it. I'll always find something tiny if I look close enough, but at a glance there is nothing that jumps out to me.

    @blurryface said:
    If warping wasn't an issue, and let's say it isn't. Do you expect to get a 10/10 grade?

    And welcome, btw!

    Great way to start! Most would jump right in and expect a 10. It's hard to tell from your pic, but the top 2 corners seem slightly touched compared to the bottom ones. Card also seems slightly o/c but certainly within variance for a 9/10.

    The good news is you seemed prepared for a 9 versus getting po'd that your card didn't get a 10. A lot of collectors get shell shocked off the rip. As for the warping, it used to not have much of a factor, certainly not that little amount. I haven't subbed in years, so things may not be the same. But throwing it in between a couple books couldn't hurt either.

  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,806 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't think the warp will hurt the grade.

    2013,14 and 15 Certificate Award Winner Harmon Killebrew Master Set and Master Topps Set
  • BFitz_11BFitz_11 Posts: 5 ✭

    Tried Reddit before, but this site is definitely more active. Thanks for the warning but I think I've passed the point of no return already lol!

    @emar said:
    Welcome!
    Please contribute. The boards have been lively.
    Enjoy your hobby; be forewarned of the addiction

  • BFitz_11BFitz_11 Posts: 5 ✭

    Thx, good to know. Glad its not too pronounced but needed to know before I sent it away.

    @JoeBanzai said:
    I don't think the warp will hurt the grade.

  • thehallmarkthehallmark Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭

    @JoeBanzai said:
    I don't think the warp will hurt the grade.

    What he said. There are plenty of instances where that shape is normal.

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