does a ghost image ever hurt value?
 

Posted By: <b>jamie</b><p>A T206 Tinker I just picked up has a ghost image of the Tolstoi reverse but it took some closer looking before I realized what it was. I assumed it was just dirt or surface imperfections. <br /><br />It's tough to see in the scan but look above Tinker's head- the border of the Tolstoi is pretty clear (easier of course to see in person)<br /><img src="http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/wassermj/Vintage/tinker-f.jpg"> <img src="http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/wassermj/Vintage/tinker-b.jpg"><br /><br />Does a 'ghost' image like this actually devalue the card? How would a grading company treat this?

does a ghost image ever hurt value?
 

Posted By: <b>Lee Behrens</b><p>Ghost images command a premium but I am not sure that your card would , if it is a ghost image it is not very clear and looks more like a stain.<br /><br />Lee

does a ghost image ever hurt value?
 

Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>The valuable ghost prints are when they are dark, clear and interesting. On a high grade card, a light ghost print that makes the card look dirty, can lower the value. One of the Honus Wagners has a light upside down ghost print on the front that makes it look grungy, and that likely effected the price downwards.<br /><br />Considering the condition of your card and the lightness of the ghost, your ghost probably doesn't effect the value much one way or the other-- other than bidders may be glad to know it's a ghost rather than a stain.