Question about grading?

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Posted By: Derek

Hi, I have a question about cards that have been graded by PSA and SGC. Ive heard that both of these companies grade cards that were removed after being glued to an album. That it does not seem to hurt the grade as long as there is no residue. But what about if they were taped to an album and then the tape came off from water. Do they grade those as well? Or is that different from removing a card that was glued to paper?
Thanks guys.

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Posted By: barrysloate

If there is residue of any kind left on the card it will lose points.

If any back damage occurred it will receive a serious penalty.

If everything is removed in such a way that it is undetected, then it might not lose any points at all. There is some subjectivity to the process.

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Posted By: Derek

So removing tap will not give a card an alteration grade or put it at a 1 if it looked like a 7? or would it grade a 7. What if the card was lighter but had no residew

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Posted By: barrysloate

I'm not qualified to say how much will be deducted for tape residue. If it's visible the grader will make a judgment call.

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Posted By: Jimmy Piccuito

most likley you would get a 1 or 2 graded from the tape damage - unless the tape comes off easy - really depends were the damage is. see the post about paper loss - may help a bit

Take care

Jimmy