Staining on Caramel Cards - Grade ? or Leave Raw

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Posted By: <b>Todd C</b><p>Do the grading companies automatically downgrade cards when the candy cards have a stain ? I am thinking about sending this one in but if it is already destined for a low grade, I may consider leaving it a raw card. Your thoughts are appreciated. <br /><br />I recently picked up this E95 card.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1209062724.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>PSA seems inconsistent in handling stains. I have seen cards get downgraded due to stains, get an ST qualifier and others have the stain completely ignored:<br />the back of a PSA 5:<br /><img src="http://images.auctionhelper.com/images/11122//EBAY%20STORE%2019/0004.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I would hope they take it into consideration, but I imagine it has to do with the severity of the stain. A light stain on a Cracker Jack comes with the territory. An unsightly one would and should be a factor.<br /><br />I'm hedging because it's hard to figure these graders out.

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>I agree, Cracker Jacks really seem to get a free pass when it comes to staining and yet E98s get hamered by grading companies...