Paper loss & Grading

[herbc]

Does PSA or SGC grade the older cards that have surface paper loss. If so, does anyone have examples of such? It would be appreciated.

[ValKehl]

Yes, they do. Sometimes, they even give a numerical grade to a card with major paper loss:

[rocarroll]

I highly suggest sending it to PSA over SGC if it has small paper loss. SGC is tough on paper loss. I've had some great cards with a speck of paper loss that came back at 1.5's I've had PSA grade those up to a 3 in the past. Now if its heavy paper loss probably not going to matter, they'll both give it a 1

[herbc]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Yes, they do. Sometimes, they even give a numerical grade to a card with major paper loss:

Originally Posted by rocarroll

I highly suggest sending it to PSA over SGC if it has small paper loss. SGC is tough on paper loss. I've had some great cards with a speck of paper loss that came back at 1.5's I've had PSA grade those up to a 3 in the past. Now if its heavy paper loss probably not going to matter, they'll both give it a 1

Thanks for the information and scans. Does it matter more if the loss is on the front of the card?
I saw something that caught my eye, but the only problem was a blotch of paper loss on the upper front area of the card. The loss does not interfere with the subject, otherwise the card is fairly clean. I might take another look at.

[bnorth]

Sorry for the bad picture. This card is a solid SGC 88 other than a area of paper loss in the right border on the card front the size of 2 pin heads beside each other.

[herbc]

Thank you.

[herbc]

I received the card on Saturday, and on Sunday took it to a show that SGC was setup for onsite grading. I gave it a try. I would have submitted to PSA, but they were not there.

I've never used SGC before, and must admit that their holders present well. Thanks to all for assisting me.

[egbeachley]

I prefer PSA for paper loss on the front.

[Leon]

I don't think the grading companies should take off as much for paper loss in a blank area....especially on a blank back. Maybe they should only take off half as much?