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Will this affect my grades?

vjsteele4vjsteele4 Posts: 234
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I am going to submit a 05 UD Legends Butkus and Ditka autograph, but there is a mark on the autographed sticker. This must be from the factory as I bought these 2 cards from different dealers. Any idea if this will affect the grade on the cards. I have heard if there is a factory problem with the cards you could contact the Manf. and if they agree they will replace them.
I tried to attach a pic, but I am not sure if it is large enough to see the blemish.
I haven't figured out how to get a large pic on here with the 50k limit
any help would be appreciated
thanks
Collector of NFL HOF RC's & Brian Urlacher

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  • shouldabeena10shouldabeena10 Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭
    Not sure if that mark will hurt your grade ... but they do typically knock Chicago Bears cards down at least 1 grade anyway.

    Hope that helps!
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  • pjray55pjray55 Posts: 141
    You are correct, manufacturers will replace damaged cards but there are a few things you need to consider -

    1) THey replace damaged cards from the pack (so if you do call keep this in mind when explaining the problem)

    2) They replace for up to a year or when the replacement supply is gone

    3) Upper Deck is not good at returning them in a timely manner, Topps and Donruss / Playoff are much better

    4) There is no guarantee that you will get a gradeable card back, it may be worse off than the one you sent (just dont go into it thinking a Gem Mint beauty is being mailed to you)

    Hope this helps.

    Patrick
    Looking for additions or upgrades to my Graig Nettles master player set on the registry.
  • 5STAT5STAT Posts: 835
    or you could end up like me...

    I pulled a Johnny Bench Red Framed HOF Heores autographed card #3/5 from 1995 Donruss DK. And a Nolan Ryan NON-CANVAS Hof Hereos..out of 20..

    both were heavily damaged right from the box.
    I contacted Donruss/Playoff Customer Service through their website...and they said to send them back and they'd take care of it. I mailed them back insured the 2nd week in November. They got them...and there they still sit!!!!

    8 emails later....5 phone messages..and I still can't get a HUMAN to pick up the phone or return a call!!

    I emailed them 2 weeks ago and threatened to sue them....and told them I wanted a contact number of someone/anyone who can handle the situation.

    Here is a copy of my email and their Generous reply:

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Hi Bruce,

    Please allow at least 2 more weeks for your cards to be replaced. Thank
    you and have a great day!

    Donruss Playoff Leaf Score
    Attn: Card Replacement
    2300 E. Randol Mill Rd.
    Arlington, TX 76011
    Phone 817-983-0203
    Fax 817-983-0497
    ****************************
    Business Hours M-F 8:30a-5pm
    Phone Assistance Available M-F 1pm-5pm
    Card Replacement Policy - http://www.donruss.com/custserv.cfm
    FAQ's - http://www.donruss.com/faq.html
    -----Original Message-----
    From: 5stat@verizon.net [mailto:5stat@verizon.net]
    Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 10:25 AM
    To: Customer Service
    Subject: unresolved issue

    ok..it's been over 6 months since I 1st sent this order back to you..and
    so far all I get is a pat email of "we have it and it's in process"...

    At this point ..THAT'S not good enough!!

    I have called and left several messages on your customer service phone
    line, but to date..all have also gone unanswered.

    When did they take the word "service" out of customer service??

    As it stands, I have written an article explaining the situation..and
    plan on releasing it to SCD..or any other trade publication that will
    listen.
    I have also contacted my lawyer, and although he said I had to allow for
    a TIMELY transition...he also agreed that this was in excess!!

    The cards that I am out are worth a couple of hundred dollars. To this
    point I am out...I mean these were 2005 product....by the time,,IF I get
    anything...the 2007 will be here.

    Either send me back the original damaged cards and I will sell them off
    at a fraction of what they are worth...replace them...or give me
    something that atleast be comparible!!

    Is there an actual live person or phone number that I can talk to...or
    does that part of customer service not a part of your practices??

    You can reach me at my store 5 Stat Sports Cards 508-885-XXXX...or my
    cell 774-XXX-XXXX (24/7).....

    At this point, I have chosen to stop all orders and preorders from my
    vendors on ALL Donruss and Playoffs products!!
    Yes..I AM boycotting your company..and will strongly urge others to do
    so in my commentary..

    The balls in your court, what's next??

    Done with waiting,
    Bruce Mandeville
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