how much will this impact grading?

MCMLVTopps

I have an oversized card, 4"x6" that arrived with a very slight bend. The bend while not sharp, is noticeable. Shipper encased it in cardboard, but the cardboard was not solid as it was part of a flap and thus the weakest point...needless to say, further sending it in a flimsy envelope sealed the fate of the card as it processed.

My ? is, if I submit the card, how much of a grading risk will I be taking? The entire card looks great, with the exception of about a 2" bend. It's subtle, but nonetheless is easily seen.

The card is not expensive...am I just better off getting another when one comes up?

FavreFan1971

My guess is they will see it as a crease. If it is not an expensive card track down another. Can you flatten it out and remove the bend or will that damage it even worse?

mikeschmidt

you could always soak and dry as a means to remove the bend...