Opinion on grade - 1959 Topps Kaline

x2drich2000 · May 18, 2014 1:53AM

I normally collect lower grade prewar cards so don't focus too much on technical grading, so I thought I'd get everyone's opinions on what you think this should grade. I appreciate everyone's feedback.

Thanks
DJ

gemint · May 18, 2014 1:57AM

Looks like it's already in a holder so you're probably looking to validate the grade. I say either a 6 or an 8 depending on whether they downgraded for the crimping along the right edge. I recently had an 8 with this crimping that I cracked out and resubbed because it looking mint aside from that. It came back a 6.

charrigan · May 18, 2014 2:00AM

I'd say 4

ThoseBackPages · May 18, 2014 2:02AM

looks like a BVG holder

bobsbbcards · May 18, 2014 2:32AM

Nice card. 6.5 or 7.

Piggs · May 18, 2014 2:41AM

Judging by my recent poppage history, I'd say a 5 or 5.5. Great centering on that card. Good luck. Doug

bobbyw8469 · May 18, 2014 3:12AM

I am thinking '6'. The graders are nortoriously tough on the 1959 cards, because you can usually find them in great shape! That being said, it wouldn't surprise me if that card was "only" a '5'.

Mickey71 · May 18, 2014 3:59AM

I'm assuming it graded really low....I'm comfortable with it being an 8.

sportscardstop · May 18, 2014 4:17AM

I'd call it a 3-4. Right edge on the front, near the top. Looks like a crease. Some call it a crimp, but I'd call it a crease. Anything with a crease should be a 4 at best, and that's with nice centering and corners. I never agreed with a card with a crease getting a 5 from PSA.