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Does BGS grade the back ?

1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
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Havent dealt with them in a while. Used to be strict before subs went to the front of the flip. I have 24 different variations of the following card and thought Id upgrade my raw on as its OC on the back. Uh....this 9.5 is way worse. Luckily, I only spent under $30? Does that fall under 9.5 guidelines?

so far so good

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  • alifaxwa2alifaxwa2 Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭
    According to the Specs they do, but according to that card, maybe not.
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  • 1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
    I looked on BGS and couldnt find their grading scale. It used to be there. Maybe too subjective.
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  • dizzledizzle Posts: 1,051 ✭✭
    here's a link to there grading criteria


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    I think the back centering gets overlooked alot on cards. I have quite a few BGS and PSA gem mints with pretty bad centering on the back.
  • 1989FleerBillRipkencollector1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590
    Unsure how how I missed that. Thanks.
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  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    They dont even grade the front image
  • f2tornadof2tornado Posts: 180 ✭✭
    All the grading firms tend to be less strict on reverse side centering though I've always thought BGS was a bit more strict than others in that area. That said, PSA has poorly centered gem mint cards as well. This Montana Rookie on CardTarget is a prime example. It fits the grade given advertised standards but a prime case where you buy the card and not the holder. Not all 10s are created equal and a 9 could have better eye appeal in this instance for far less money.
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  • jmbkb4jmbkb4 Posts: 2,963


    << <i>All the grading firms tend to be less strict on reverse side centering though I've always thought BGS was a bit more strict than others in that area. That said, PSA has poorly centered gem mint cards as well. This Montana Rookie on CardTarget is a prime example. It fits the grade given advertised standards but a prime case where you buy the card and not the holder. Not all 10s are created equal and a 9 could have better eye appeal in this instance for far less money. >>



    Wow -- excellent example. The Montana back looks nearly MC
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