Bobby Orr Rookie - Guess the Grade
charrigan
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Testing theories of buyer protection (
), I bought this Bobby Orr rookie card raw on eBay.
Guess the grade.
"Not authentic" counts and won't bother me at all.
It is on its way to PSA for expedited grading... so we should have results in about 2 weeks.
), I bought this Bobby Orr rookie card raw on eBay. Guess the grade.
"Not authentic" counts and won't bother me at all.
It is on its way to PSA for expedited grading... so we should have results in about 2 weeks.
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I'll take it!
Seems legit. I'd guess it more likely grades a 1 and not questionable authenticity.
Even with the major creasing, rounded corners, and surface scuffing?
1. Is it authentic? I examined it in hand and looked at the print through a loupe and it looks good to me. But, I claim absolutely no expertise and am not familiar enough with the set to know. The chance that it is an outright fake >>> chance it is altered but real.
2. Is it too low of a grade to be a PSA 1? I am worried that it may not make numerical grade. I agree that it is most likely a 1. I don't think it is a 1.5, which PSA seems to usually give to cards that have very nice fronts but some sort of back issue (glue, etc.) that technically disallows a higher grade. PSA 2 seems extremely unlikely to me, based on a VCP review of cards within that grade. Heavy creasing of this card = PSA 1, I think.
So, fingers crossed for a numerical grade. Any numerical grade will do!
Doug
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<< <i>I'll say 2.
Even with the major creasing, rounded corners, and surface scuffing? >>
Yes. All that is included in PSA's own grading standards under "2". It reads as follows:
GOOD 2: Good
A PSA Good 2 card's corners show accelerated rounding and surface wear is starting to become obvious. A good card may have scratching, scuffing, light staining, or chipping of enamel on obverse. There may be several creases. Original gloss may be completely absent. Card may show considerable discoloration. Centering must be 90/10 or better on the front and back.
Now whether the grader sees it that way is a different matter; besides, one can never accurately tell from a scan.
Line # Item # Cert # Grade Description Type
1 1 23093039 POOR 1 1966 TOPPS 35 BOBBY ORR Card
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
ON ITS WAY TO NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
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