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Originally Posted by Smarti5051
I really appreciate the input from everyone. It is interesting how different collectors favor completely different aspects of a card. I think what attracts me to the card is that it has relatively nice centering and the main flaws - creases/wrinkles and some minor paper loss on the edges - are less noticeable from 3+ feet away. Since I intend to display my collection in a wall-mounted case, I think I will not be as impacted by those flaws as some of the responders that likely handle and inspect the card more closely than I would. Although, now that it has been pointed out, I might not be able to un-see it!
I wish there was a way to find the user off of Ebay. He apparently lives within 60 miles of me, and I have to think a face-to-face transaction would make it far less expensive for me and more lucrative for him.
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Ultimately you are the only one who can decide which flaws you are comfortable with.
Before I purchased my 1.5 6 years ago, I asked several people about the copy I did end up with and everyone said to pass on it. My copy is decently centered with relatively even borders, some minimal light creasing, and has strong corners. Its main flaw is what I'll call light surface wear from honest handling on the front, including some on the cap. For me, the centering, the minimal creasing and the lack of corner wear sold me. I honestly did not consider how the light surface wear would figure in a re-sell time.
Bottom line is I was content with this main flaw (or lack of certain flaws) the card had and moved forward with buying it. If you are comfortable with this card, move forward with it.