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Mastro- 1958 Koufax GAI 9.5 Gem- NO WAY!!!

I was just taking a look at the 1958 Topps Koufax GAI 9.5 Gem MT up for auction in Mastro. I don't mean to bash GAI but (I own some cards in there holders) in no way is that KOUFAX a GAI 9.5 Gem. It has print defects (spots) in multiple areas, especially a large one along the left side that distract the viewer immensely. In fact I think they are distracting enough to lower the grade at best to an 8.5.

Sorry to whine, just sick of the obsession with razor- mint corners and lack of attention to true eye appeal.

link:http://www.mastronet.com/index.cfm?action=DisplayContent&ContentName=Lot Information&LotIndex=36911&CurrentRow=21

The 1958 PSA 9 Aaron, on the otherhand, looks perfect!!! and is in a league of its own compared to the other 9s+ up for auction.

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  • srs1asrs1a Posts: 398
    The card is certainly fresh, but I've got to agree about the large print defect....it is really distracting.
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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭

    Seems like Sandy is looking up at the grade in disbelief

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  • dudedude Posts: 1,454 ✭✭
    <<"Seems like Sandy is looking up at the grade in disbelief">>

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  • purelyPSApurelyPSA Posts: 712 ✭✭
    Is that a diamond cut, or is it just the scan? Check top left. Looks narrower than the rest of the border.
  • The fish eye in the 'D' of Sandy and the white circle spot are bad enough, but it also looks like the card was trimmed on the left and right of the upper half. The borders on both sides narrow as they go up and it doesn't look like its from a diamond cut.

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  • RG58RG58 Posts: 119
    Wow- at first I was just distracted by the print spots- now I am completely distracted by that upper side border- it seems to have a gentle curve to it that also seems quite distracting. At least others are in agreement with me - Not a GEM GAI 9.5!

    Any other graded Mastro cards undeserving of their out of the stratosphere grades? I feel it is our birthright (since most of us can't afford the stuff) to at least critique it! We all have suffered the wrath of Darth Grader and lost out financially (along with losing our ego)- Now its our turn to return the favor!

    Please post!

    I would also say that some cards are very deserving of their grade (to be fair!) such as the 1958 Aaron PSA 9.
  • pcpc Posts: 743
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  • kobykoby Posts: 1,699 ✭✭
    Definitely not gem mint
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