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EB31EB31 Posts: 250
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I'm not liking the edges at all.


Is this common for the '75 set? The ragged edges I mean. I have an 8, but looking to upgrade to a 9, for the right price. The centering is ok...just barely meets my standards.

Let's hear what you think.......


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  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    PSA does not grade down for rough edges.
  • EB31EB31 Posts: 250


    << <i>PSA does not grade down for rough edges. >>




    Thank you Stingray. I wasn't aware of that.

    Now..your personal opinion....If you were a Rose collector, would this be acceptable for your PC/Registry?
  • zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭


    << <i>PSA does not grade down for rough edges. >>


    I think at times it actually helps cards get graded better.
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  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    Now..your personal opinion....If you were a Rose collector, would this be acceptable for your PC/Registry? >>



    I think in this case the cost would be the deciding factor.
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  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    I personally do not care for the card, could maybe live with one rough edge but not two, looks more like an OPC card to me. I do not think that rough cuts were the norm for that set unlike others like 54 Topps.
  • tkd7tkd7 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭
    I don't see any fisheyes and there doesn't appear to be any tilt in the image.

    In my opinion, fisheyes and tilt have a bigger negative impact on eye appeal than the rough edge. I think it is a nice card.
  • shagrotn77shagrotn77 Posts: 5,582 ✭✭✭✭
    I've seen worse. As long as the rough cut doesn't affect the corners, and it does not appear to, I'd be happy with this card as a 9.
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  • EB31EB31 Posts: 250


    << <i>I don't see any fisheyes and there doesn't appear to be any tilt in the image.

    In my opinion, fisheyes and tilt have a bigger negative impact on eye appeal than the rough edge. I think it is a nice card. >>





    There is one fisheye..to the left of his batting glove in his back pocket.



    But thank you all for your opinions.....those edges are just bugging the heck out of me lol
  • rbeatonrbeaton Posts: 631 ✭


    << <i>those edges are just bugging the heck out of me lol >>


    I think this answers the question if you should upgrade to this particular card...

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  • EB31EB31 Posts: 250


    << <i>

    << <i>those edges are just bugging the heck out of me lol >>


    I think this answers the question if you should upgrade to this particular card...

    Robert >>




    I think you are right image I should just listen to my gut. But I'm sure you've all been there before......hard to say "no" lol
  • SoutherncardsSoutherncards Posts: 1,384 ✭✭
    Cough, trimmed, cough, cough


    sorry, had to clear my throat...
  • EB31EB31 Posts: 250


    << <i>Cough, trimmed, cough, cough


    sorry, had to clear my throat... >>



    I don't believe it is.

    Though, if so...I wouldn't be happy to see something like that slide through so easily.
  • marinermariner Posts: 2,602 ✭✭✭✭
    The Rose card is not trimmed. PSA does indeed accept rough cuts without downgrade and many collectors prefer rough cuts. I wouldn't mind owning this Rose card at all.

    I don't recall seeing too many rough cuts on 1975's, but go back and check out earlier vintage like 1960 or 1961. Rough cuts on those generally are quite beautiful and common.
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  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    I think it's an awesome card. It barely meets your centering qualifications? It's at absolute worst 60/40 on either side. Corners look great. Definitely not trimmed. If you can get over the rough cut, I see no problems. If you can't then it's a personal thing I guess.

    Don't buy the card because it says PSA 9. If you like your 8 better then it's not really an upgrade is it?

    Lee
  • EB31EB31 Posts: 250


    << <i>I think it's an awesome card. It barely meets your centering qualifications? It's at absolute worst 60/40 on either side. Corners look great. Definitely not trimmed. If you can get over the rough cut, I see no problems. If you can't then it's a personal thing I guess.

    Don't buy the card because it says PSA 9. If you like your 8 better then it's not really an upgrade is it?

    Lee >>



    Very true, I agree.

    I only want to upgrade (for the right price and if I am happy with the card) so that I can move up on the Registry image I know...selfish reason. image


    Here's my PSA 8 ......for comparison. I LOVE the centering (L-R) on my 8. Compare it to the 9 and you'll see why I was being critical of it's centering.

    Again, I'm no expert...I just like what my eyes says is good. Then again....I do wear glasses lol

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  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    I think your 8 is high end so it wouldn't be that much of an upgrade. Centering looks about even (rough cut makes it look worse, but if you measure I think it will be within 2%). I think you'd be trading the right lower corner on your 8 for the rough cut on the 9. Financially I don't think it makes sense because your trading off a high-end 8 for a mid-9. Wait for a high end 9 (sharp corners, 55/45-60/40, no rough cut) because you might be able to get it for the same as the rough 9. Of course you have to weigh in your desire to upgrade your registry, but I'm not part of the registry so to me that doesn't matter. In fact, I'm not sure why I'm in this forum, but I like getting the info on different sets and collections. To each his own I guess.

    Lee
  • EB31EB31 Posts: 250


    << <i>I think your 8 is high end so it wouldn't be that much of an upgrade. Centering looks about even (rough cut makes it look worse, but if you measure I think it will be within 2%). I think you'd be trading the right lower corner on your 8 for the rough cut on the 9. Financially I don't think it makes sense because your trading off a high-end 8 for a mid-9. Wait for a high end 9 (sharp corners, 55/45-60/40, no rough cut) because you might be able to get it for the same as the rough 9. Of course you have to weigh in your desire to upgrade your registry, but I'm not part of the registry so to me that doesn't matter. In fact, I'm not sure why I'm in this forum, but I like getting the info on different sets and collections. To each his own I guess.

    Lee >>



    I'm glad you're in the forum. I really appreciate your opinion and advice.


    Thank you,
    EB31
  • GlynRParsonGlynRParson Posts: 364
    the rose is not trimmed though the sgc 6 t205 homerun baker i just looked at from a local dealer sure was.
  • kennylowkennylow Posts: 277
    Some people don't mind rough cuts, and others may even appreciate them more. and PSA doesn't downgrade for them.

    However, I personally find it distracting and unattractive. I'm sure there are others that agree too.

    So ... the bottom line is ... what do you like? If it is not appealling to you, don't bother with it. If you don't mind rough cuts, or appreciate them, then it may be a worthwhile upgrade. It's all personal opinion.
  • SoutherncardsSoutherncards Posts: 1,384 ✭✭
    The upper right corner, to my eye, looks to have a slight hook and the lower right looks to be turned in slightly. Add that to the fact that I can see paper fibers with the naked eye and that tells me "trimmed". It may not be and may prove legit upon closer examination but I wouldn't buy it on ebay looking like that.
  • EB31EB31 Posts: 250


    << <i>The upper right corner, to my eye, looks to have a slight hook and the lower right looks to be turned in slightly. Add that to the fact that I can see paper fibers with the naked eye and that tells me "trimmed". It may not be and may prove legit upon closer examination but I wouldn't buy it on ebay looking like that. >>



    I decided to pass a while back....the rough edges are a real turn off for me. image

    But thanks for the advice.
  • SoutherncardsSoutherncards Posts: 1,384 ✭✭
    good call EB...dont grab one based on the holder. Find a card that meets yoru criteria.

    Jim
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