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Judge DredYou used the right phrase:
- a "damaged" back on a BLANK BACKED card should NOT affect the "value" of the card as much -
I agree, blank backed cards should probably be penalized less harshly. But I would think that a back damaged card (like an N172) should not be allowed to be called EX either. I could see allowing the grades to go as high as VG/EX, if and only if the card is absolutely beautiful without regard to the back. 1's and 2's seem to be the norm today. I have blank back cards that have some type of damage or residue that have been graded as high as a 6. It just goes to show how inconsistent the grading services are.
I submitted a few cards that were nice on the front but have scrap book residue and the grading service just gouged the grade. None of the back damaged (glue residue on most) cards received higher than a 2.
Hal, it looks like you got a few stinker grades. The cards look nice. If you ever want to sell them for their graded values, please let me know. Somehow I don't think I should hold my breath.