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PSA 1

I'll open this with a claim that I have a limited number of graded cards. What I have was obtained because the price was similar to a raw copy (I didn't pay a premium for a graded card). I never warmed up to the concept, especially the premium placed on the nicer conditioned cards. It's nice to have a questionable card graded to give you a sense of security, but then again, the graders aren't perfect either.

Anyway, I have always wondered why a card like this only earned a 1? Most of the 1 grades I tend to see are pretty rough. Maybe you grading experts can provide some opinions. The card appears to be very nice, other than the basic flaws you can see in the scan. I don't recall if it had any light bending or creasing, but if it did, it was very light. I am happy that it is a 1 for the sake of me being able to purchase it at a reasonable price, otherwise I may not have been able to obtain one unless it looked like this!

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Here is the back. i don't have a better shot without digging the card out to scan it again alone.

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I collect Steve Garvey, Dodgers and signed cards. Collector since 1978.

Comments

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    I'm guessing there is some paper missing somewhere.

    Presents REAL WELL for the grade.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    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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