33 Goudey gum stain?

[mighty bombjack]

I have been thinking about getting some of my vintage graded and am wondering about this 33 Goudey Cochrane. I have had this card since the mid-80s when my dad bought it for me. I hope you can see from the scan that there is a miscoloration on the top right, which looks like a gum stain to me.

My questions: How much does this affect the grade? I have heard of some cleaning methods around here; how would any of you handle this issue?

Thanks in advance.

[steve B]

The stain would probably knock the grade down a bit.

Technical grade aside, it's a good looking card. I don't think I'd bother getting it graded unless you're going to sell it. If not, there's plenty of time for grading later on.

Steve B

[mighty bombjack]

Originally Posted by steve B

The stain would probably knock the grade down a bit.

Technical grade aside, it's a good looking card. I don't think I'd bother getting it graded unless you're going to sell it. If not, there's plenty of time for grading later on.

Steve B

Thanks. I don't really have plans to sell, and therefore probably won't grade for a while (if at all). I guess the question is more academic at this point.