Grading Question - bow

ldferg

What is the typical deduction for a slight bow in a card? I'm assuming this would be considered a surface flaw. Any chance a slightly bowed card receives a 10?

cjaccardi

is there one ?

gemint

If you're referring to a bow that is similar to a vending 'curl', then there's no deduction for that. If the bow causes a break in the paper like a crease or wrinkle, then you will probably see a significant reduction in grade (probably a 5 or 6 at best). If it's a pronounced bow like one that would be caused by a ring on a binder, I don't have experience submitting those. I'd guess it would be treated similar to a wrinkle or crease.

ldferg

Thanks for the clarification. I'm referring to the vending bow.