1986 Topps Fielder #386 - Missing Border?

[Smanzari]

So I ran across this Cecil Fielder that is missing part of its border, while sorting some 1986 Topps recently. This is DEFINITELY a print thing, and not damage (despite the card probably being EX, at best). I do not recall ever noticing one like this and looking on eBay/COMC/etc I cannot find any other similar #386's

I guess the question is, is this missing border a well-known error? A random occurrence? Has anyone seen any others like it (that aren't Fielders?)?

Very appreciative of any additional help or insight!

[butchie_t]

It is a known variation. Nice find.

Butch

[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

It is a known variation. Nice find.

Butch

Thanks Butch!

A couple of follow-up Questions (for you or any others that may know) -- Are they called "missing border" or something else? Do you know if they're seen as "variations" by TPGs? Or just Print Defects?

[butchie_t]

Missing border, broken border. Both work.

https://baseballcardvariationsguideb...iations-index/

It is not reflected in the variation guidebook. But, that does not mean it is not collectible to a variation chaser. I don’t believe I have seen it listed anywhere. But if you go through the lengthy variation thread here, I am sure you will find some examples. This site is where I came across it.

I cannot say that I have seen one graded and noted. But I can also say I have never looked for one either. Maybe check the PSA registry and see if it is listed there.

As for how it is documented is subject to interpretation. Myself, I just call them variations. Works for me.

Butch

[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

Missing border, broken border. Both work.

https://baseballcardvariationsguideb...iations-index/

It is not reflected in the variation guidebook. But, that does not mean it is not collectible to a variation chaser. I don’t believe I have seen it listed anywhere. But if you go through the lengthy variation thread here, I am sure you will find some examples. This site is where I came across it.

I cannot say that I have seen one graded and noted. But I can also say I have never looked for one either. Maybe check the PSA registry and see if it is listed there.

As for how it is documented is subject to interpretation. Myself, I just call them variations. Works for me.

Butch

Thank you! I've bookmarked that site, tons of neat info!

[swarmee]

PSA will only grade them as a variation if the variation is properly checklisted in a site they trust. You'd have to go through their email or customer research portal to see if they would for this one. Usually they do not.