Question on Grading a 54 Aaron

[Cmvorce]

Hi all - brand new to the forum. Looking forward to chatting with you guys. I had a question I was hoping I could get some help with.

I have a 54 Aaron that is in fantastic condition except for the fact that it has a piece of tape on the back. It looks like a previous owner tried to scratch it off and then stopped when that wasn't working (please see pics).

I've held on to this card ungraded for several years and am now thinking about sending it in, but how do you think PSA or SGC would grade this? Would there be qualifiers with PSA? Would it simply get an Authentic? Altered? Or would it qualify for a lower numbered grade? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[dio]

psa Authentic/1 , SGC Authenic/1

[swarmee]

If the tape is still attached, PSA would normally give it an AUTH; if the tape falls off, probably a Good 2.

[Cmvorce]

Thanks for the insight, guys. I’ll let you know what happens if I submit.

[ASF123]

Ha - I wonder if it's the same person who owned my 54T Robinson!

[Cmvorce]

Oh no! Ruining a beautiful set, one legend at a time.

[jb67]

Here is an example that resulted in a PSA 2. Good luck if you submit. Nice looking Aaron.

[Cmvorce]

Thanks - I’d be really happy with a 2. On your Orr, is the tape still there or is it just the residue? I will most likely submit. Nothing to lose even if it comes back an A.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by jb67

Here is an example that resulted in a PSA 2. Good luck if you submit. Nice looking Aaron.

That is a fantastic looking card. If you got it at a 2 price, that was a very good deal indeed.

[jchcollins]

On that Aaron, if the front looks as good as it appears to and tape on the back is the only thing wrong - I'd happily accept whatever grade they gave it and not worry about the tape. Even if it got an A, it would sell for a premium later based on how good the front presents.

[jb67]

Originally Posted by Cmvorce

Thanks - I’d be really happy with a 2. On your Orr, is the tape still there or is it just the residue? I will most likely submit. Nothing to lose even if it comes back an A.

It appears the tape is there on mine.

[jb67]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

That is a fantastic looking card. If you got it at a 2 price, that was a very good deal indeed.

Thanks John. I did get it for the higher side of a 2 price. I had no trouble pulling the trigger on it.