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Originally Posted by gawaintheknight
My approach is: is this a problem the card had when it came out of the pack? If so, I don't care so much. So gum stains, centering, print marks, etc., not usually a big deal. Creases, stains, writing, rips, etc., more of a problem.
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I'm the same way. Of course I prefer a nicely centered card, but I'd take all the other factors that are condition related (strong corners, absence of creases, etc.) over a better centered copy with condition issues. Centering seems to the biggest factor in paying a premium for most cards, so I'm happy paying less for cards that display 70/30 centering just like the day they were cut. A tad of paperloss doesnt really bother me either, especially on 19th/early 20th century issues.