question about grading perforated cards

MrNearMint

Does anyone know how edges are graded on a card that has 3 edges perforated? What do graders look for? Also, I've seen perforated cards that have corners perforated and the same card with corners sharp like a normal card. Would this make a difference in the grade? Any info would be great!

JoeBanzai

Here's a scan of the card I have similar to what you described. The perforations must NOT be cut, they have to be torn or you will get "evid of trim".

Hope this helps.




Joe

highballer

Old thread, but does anyone have more experience getting perforated cards graded? The above looks pretty good to me, and it's only a 6. Is it that much better than this one, which is a gem 10: PSA 10 perforated Jordan

bishop

I do not collect graded cards, but in collecting a set of the Topps 67 Punch Outs, I saw a lot of inconsistencies in how they were graded. Those cards came in three card perforated strips. You could separate them by bending them and pulling apart, or cutting them. Cutting as mentioned by Joe is supposed to be a no no. But I have seen highly graded Punch Outs with a smooth top and bottom border. That is impossible without cutting them or trimming off the separated perforations. All of them should have at least one serrated edge, or, in the case of the middle card, two...unless cut or trimmed

skrezyna23

I may just start buying these already graded. I have no luck with them.