Is there a grading thread?

[67_Palmer]

I've yet to send a card in for grading and I'm trying to decide if either of these two would grade above 8.5, assuming the backs look as good as front (to lazy to scan backs right now).

Anyone else want to post their cards here for a grading estimate, feel free.

Thanks!





and my all-time favorite card.

[Joe Hunter]

I would say no on both due to centering. Even an 8 would be iffy.

[CW]

It's tough to say based on scans, since those don't show surface flaws too well, but the Spahn looks like an 8 tops with the ding to the lower right corner. The Palmer is very sharp, although the centering would probably prevent a grade higher than straight 8. Nice examples overall.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Spahn looks trimmed on top. I think you have a shot with Palmer though.

[67_Palmer]

Thanks for the responses.

I'd be surprised if the Spahn were trimmed as I've had it for a very long time, but you never know.

[KCRfan1]

Both are nice cards! The Spahn : Looks like there is a wrinkle / light crease on the right side just half way down. If that is the case plan on a 4 at best maybe a 3. There is some discoloring at the lower corners and bottom edge of the card. There also appears to be a ding on the corner. The Palmer : Corners look good, my only question is the lower left appears to have slight rounding and not coming to a point like the other 3 corners. Perhaps I'm seeing something that's not there though. If the corner is pointed like the others, you should have a strong shot at an 8. I believe centering is ok on both cards. The Spahn is not close to an 8 in my opinion. I would measure the Spahn to see if it is the correct size for the issue. Again, really nice cards.