[Jws57]

Originally Posted by rhotchkiss

i think the issue is that a "1" today encompasses a very large bucket and covers everything from total beaters to items with technical flaws that do not really affect aesthetics. In many regards, old standards were better because a 2-7 meant more and had wider application. If you look at some psa 5's from the early years, many could not get a 3 today. The problem is not so much psa today as how psa's standards and requirements have changed so much over the years.

All that said, leon is right - aesthetics matter most, especially with an item like yours, which i expect is pretty rare.

exactly.