Surface grading...
theBobs
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I found a dealer with a huge 58 Topps selection. He had just purchased the collection and the cards have been handled once since 58. My question:
Alot of the cards have brilliant gloss and amazing eye appeal. Upon closer inspection (under a 10x mag), some cards had small surface imperfections. They appeared to be tiny needle top sized scratches. I might find 1 or 2 examples on each card, less than 1/4 of an inch in length.
How does this factor into PSA grading? What about surface in general?
On a side note, the overall quality of the cards was amazing. Although centering seemed to be the biggest issue, most cards had at least 1 corner ding. I looked at over 1200 cards, and purchased 3 that should have a solid 8 opportunity.
Alot of the cards have brilliant gloss and amazing eye appeal. Upon closer inspection (under a 10x mag), some cards had small surface imperfections. They appeared to be tiny needle top sized scratches. I might find 1 or 2 examples on each card, less than 1/4 of an inch in length.
How does this factor into PSA grading? What about surface in general?
On a side note, the overall quality of the cards was amazing. Although centering seemed to be the biggest issue, most cards had at least 1 corner ding. I looked at over 1200 cards, and purchased 3 that should have a solid 8 opportunity.
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CU turns its lonely eyes to you
What's the you say, Mrs Robinson
Vargha bucks have left and gone away?
hey hey hey
hey hey hey
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