Does this Rice rookie have any chance of being a PSA 10?

nj1980

Card is pristine, sharp corners, good centering and no visible issues of any kind. I am aware its hard to get a 10 especially on this set and card. But is it possible?

Please note Ive taken it out of the sleeves and any of those minor spots you may see are a result of the top loader. I understand its impossible to grade like this, once again all Im asking if there is any possibility it could be graded a 10.

Thanks in advance

nj1980

nj1980

Ugh sorry about the awful quality of the pictures.

nj1980

Here is one graded psa9. Astonishingly. Mine looks better.

jay0791

The above Rice looks like an 8 at best. If I subbed it maybe a 7.
IMO there is a tiny white lower right cornet with a touch of white.
Beauty 9

BillsGridironGreats

There are over 29,000 PSA graded Jerry Rice cards, only 60 graded 10. Having graded 30 or so myself, with a fantastic card you should hope for an 8 and be elated with anything above.

nj1980

@BillsGridironGreats said:
There are over 29,000 PSA graded Jerry Rice cards, only 60 graded 10. Having graded 30 or so myself, with a fantastic card you should hope for an 8 and be elated with anything above.

Can you tell us a little about the grading process for the Rice? Have you guys been instructed to intentionally undergrade and pop control this card? Mine looks better than many pictures of 9 and 10s Ive seen and I dont know what grading company I should send it to...

Ahmanfan

Not complicated. Grading standards have tightened in recent years and you have to have a 1-in-a-million card to get even a 9 on this particular card. Hugely condition sensitive. Send them in at $100 value apiece and see what happens. Can’t hurt.

PatriotTrading

Not a 10, the bottom right, when looked at normally has a touch of white. Also, the top right, though it's blurry, looks to have a greyish tone at the corner. You really need to post better pictures. A big bright flash in the center of a card doesn't do anyone, any good.

nj1980

@PatriotTrading said:
Not a 10, the bottom right, when looked at normally has a touch of white. Also, the top right, though it's blurry, looks to have a greyish tone at the corner. You really need to post better pictures. A big bright flash in the center of a card doesn't do anyone, any good.

Check out the psa10 RIce rookie I posted above. Looks way worse than mine. PSA should be ashamed of themselves.

PatriotTrading

@nj1980 said:

@PatriotTrading said:
Not a 10, the bottom right, when looked at normally has a touch of white. Also, the top right, though it's blurry, looks to have a greyish tone at the corner. You really need to post better pictures. A big bright flash in the center of a card doesn't do anyone, any good.

Check out the psa10 RIce rookie I posted above. Looks way worse than mine. PSA should be ashamed of themselves.

That's a PSA 9 that you posted. Grading is subjective. I saw in the other thread you are subbing them, good luck. Also, this is PSA's site. I dont believe calling them names in their own house is a good way to stay invited.

jay0791

I agree with patriot trading. Don't bite the hand that feeds you.
I enjoy these forums and sharing with my fellow collectors.
Let's appreciate it.

OneDaysRide

And because someone has to say it ... Mr. Moderator -- this is a Set Registry Forum question how?