71 Topps Mays Flaw

[Tere1071]

This is the Mays that I have in my 71 Topps set. I would rate it as being in excellent condition, but there is a flaw on the card to the right of his cap. I've seen this occasionally on other cards, but there's a dimple on the image. What causes that?

Happy collecting!

Phil aka Tere1071

[quitcrab]

I think dimples are hereditary.

[Tere1071]

For humans, perhaps; for decorative pieces of paper/cardboard not so much.

Happy collecting!

Phil aka Tere1071

[bigfanNY]

Two main causes are an imperfection in the cardboard or moisture or air that forms a bubble under the paint. Just part of the process. And just 2 of the many things that happen to cards before during and after they are placed and sealed in a wax pack.

[Tere1071]

Thank you for the response. Would it his particular defect/blemish affect the condition of the card? One day, I will upgrade it for a card in ex-mint condition. I have always thought of this particular card as being in excellent condition, would it be more accurate to describe it as being in vg-ex?

Phil l aka Tere1071

[raulus]

Originally Posted by Tere1071

Thank you for the response. Would it his particular defect/blemish affect the condition of the card? One day, I will upgrade it for a card in ex-mint condition. I have always thought of this particular card as being in excellent condition, would it be more accurate to describe it as being in vg-ex?

Phil l aka Tere1071

I think if you want us to express an opinion on the grade, you're going to need to give us less blurry scans. Plus it would be nice to see the back.

[bigfanNY]

Phil
JMHO and I tend to grade tough because thr TPG's grade tough. Yes it is a surface defect so will take it down. All 4 corners have wear, the edges also show wear and the overall color and registration show wear as well. I would grade this card in the 3 range assuming the back is good. 71 Mays cards are difficult in high grade. And when you look to upgrade you are going to look for a bit to find a card that represents the current standard. What I am saying is since the current standard is very tough a 71 Mays graded today in a 6 is going to be very different from a 71 Mays in an older PSA holder. And very very different from a SGC 71 Mays in an older case. So be picky you only want to upgrade once. Best case senerrio is you find a nice raw copy that you like and add it to your set.

[Gorditadogg]

Phil, just like Bigdaddy, I've had cards come back from PSA as 5s because of print bubbles. That was a few years ago. And I don't know what they are doing now or why.

Good luck with your set!

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