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Is this 1971 Topps card really worthy of a PSA 9?
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Is it just me?
Between the upper right corner, the rough side edges and the light blue streaking/spotting near the red dot by the player name I am asking myself how
this card was given a PSA 9 grade.
I can see 8.5, but 9? Mint is supposed to be more or less perfect to the naked eye within centering tolerances. Given the
way PSA has extra review of lower pop star cards it's hard to understand how this one made it out of there in that slab.
Check out the link and zoom in on the image if you can't pick up the issues from this captured picture.
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Between the upper right corner, the rough side edges and the light blue streaking/spotting near the red dot by the player name I am asking myself how
this card was given a PSA 9 grade.
I can see 8.5, but 9? Mint is supposed to be more or less perfect to the naked eye within centering tolerances. Given the
way PSA has extra review of lower pop star cards it's hard to understand how this one made it out of there in that slab.
Check out the link and zoom in on the image if you can't pick up the issues from this captured picture.
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Dave
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Just breaking balls...
The '71 Brooks has always been my least favorite of his. Would love to own it in a 9 though!
<< <i>looks good to me >>
Compared to any of these three?
Dave
Joe
<< <i>Is it just me? Between the upper right corner, the rough side edges and the light blue streaking/spotting near the red dot by the player name I am asking myself how this card was given a PSA 9 grade. I can see 8.5, but 9? >>
I don't like the sides for a "9". Although it sold for many times what an 8.5 would sell for, it did sell for $1,000.00 less than the past two.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>Is it just me? Between the upper right corner, the rough side edges and the light blue streaking/spotting near the red dot by the player name I am asking myself how this card was given a PSA 9 grade. I can see 8.5, but 9? >>
I don't like the sides for a "9". Although it sold for many times what an 8.5 would sell for, it did sell for $1,000.00 less than the past two. >>
Agree with Doug on sides.
Justin
Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
If that's a 9, I have several 85T Football I'm ready to send in.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
EBay auction # 260822007864
I never bothered to figure out how to do the link thing.
Joe
<< <i>This Killebrew 9 looks weak as well.
EBay auction # 260822007864
I never bothered to figure out how to do the link thing.
Joe >>
PM sent explaining how to do it. I agree on the Killebrew. Between the snow and the white spot below the right ear this one says 8.5 to me all day.
And here is your link
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Dave
If the grade does not fit you must resubmit!
Had it on eBay for minimum bid of $199.00, and glad it didn't sell!
Joe
In the end, it is a very difficult issue to grade. If anything, it sends a reminder that grading is a very subjective practice subject to human imperfections. It happens!