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Rough cut 1961s... PSA 10 ??

RTBRTB Posts: 56
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I have a pic from an auction last year showing a PSA 10 Jerry West. I was amazed to see it had a grade of 10 because of the heavy rough cut of the right border. Obviously if grade 10 means perfection, then rough cut can be no factor in grading whatsoever. I guess rough cut must be viewed as something of a "badge of honor" in these days of hi tech trimming, doctoring etc... Any comments?




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Completed 12 bb & fb sets during 1956-61 from nickel packs...

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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭

    A rough cut is a sign of mintness.
    Handled cards loose their rough cuts and their edges become more smooth.

    They used to bother me, but now that I think of them in that way, I actually kind of like them.
    Pix of 'My Kids'

    "How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
  • MeteoriteGuyMeteoriteGuy Posts: 7,140 ✭✭
    Also by PSA standards, a PSA 10 does not mean perfection.
    Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards.
    Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
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