Buy what you like and like what you buy (or trade for)...
For me, a clean and fairly well centered front with sharp registration and bold, unfaded colors is key. Paper loss on the back (as well as writing, print spots, or other, "marks," which I simply do not mind...it gives the card a modicum of character, in my humble opinion) or corner wear do not bother me nearly as much.
If the TPGs lower the card's grade for the aforementioned reasons, and I can pick it up on my current budget, I am a much more interested buyer.
Best Regards,
Eric
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Eric Perry
Currently collecting:
T206 (135/524)
1956 Topps Baseball (195/342)
"You can observe a lot by just watching."
- Yogi Berra
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