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How often is a 10 not really a 10?

jdip9jdip9 Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭
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Is it just me, or does it look like both right side corners are touched? Granted, the centering is about as good as I've seen on a Jordan RC, but this seems like a 9 to me.

1986 Fleer Jordan 10?

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  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭
    Yup, they are touched alright.

    Thats how it goes sometimes.

    I have been disappointed in some of the "10's" I have received.

    However, in my experience I get alot more I am happy with.

    It happens with all grading companies.

    1994 Pro Line Live

    TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject

  • leftofdialleftofdial Posts: 443 ✭✭
    I think you're right. I also think that the L/R centering is not 50/50 either!
  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I think you're right. I also think that the L/R centering is not 50/50 either! >>



    Its not 50/50 but a 10 is alowed to be 55/45 to 60/40 on the front.

    1994 Pro Line Live

    TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject

  • MorgothMorgoth Posts: 3,950 ✭✭✭
    can we say WIWAG
    Currently completing the following registry sets: Cardinal HOF's, 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1980 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, Bill Mazeroski Master & Basic Sets, Roberto Clemente Master & Basic Sets, Willie Stargell Master & Basic Sets and Terry Bradshaw Basic Set
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would be more concerned with centering. It is possible that the "white" we are seeing is not wear. It could be the angle of the cut where we are actually seeing the side of the card. I have seen that on occasion. Not saying that's the case, just it's a possibility.

    Shane

  • PasadenaMudSlidePasadenaMudSlide Posts: 732
    Must be a big submitter.

    I submit that same care?

    NM 7, my brothers!
  • beef316beef316 Posts: 174
    Corners are touched and the cenetering is crappy. I would be VERY happy w/ this grade if I was the owner.
  • jamesgotpoormanjamesgotpoorman Posts: 1,682


    << <i>Must be a big submitter.

    I submit that same care?

    NM 7, my brothers! >>


    we will see I just sent one in that =looks better than this one just touched twice, in 86 out of pack in to top loader and thursday to be put into a card saver to be sent.

    will post scan asap
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  • williplettwilliplett Posts: 471 ✭✭
    I have given up trying to determine what makes a 10. I don't know if I would say that the number is 50% of them not deserving it, but it might be close. Good for the submitter, not so great for the buyer.

    But, it is said here time and time again. Buy the card and not the holder.

    A 9 Lambert rookie just went for $235 that looks just about as nice as the 10 that went for $4,500. I would take the 9 and spend the remaining 4K plus on some other cards.

    It seems as though some people have too much money! Why don't they get in a bidding war over my cards?
  • cardbendercardbender Posts: 1,831 ✭✭
    That Jordan RC is a 9 residing in a 10 holder.
    Happens all the time. Cards are both undergraded and overgraded
    by one full grade on many occasions. Happens with ALL grading companies. That's just how it is.

    I would ask the seller to send you a very large scan of the card in question and judge it from that.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Grading is subjective to a degree.

    I wish they were in a 10 mood with my membership sub - I thought I was gonna see a 10 on one card.

    I guess that's why I like solid 6s in older sets and affordable 8s in others.

    mike
    Mike
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