Pinholes-Grading

[tschock]

Originally Posted by Leon

+1. I think SGC is pretty consistent in this area today (though I am sure an anomaly or two exists). This T5 Cobb is close to Near Mint..It is in far better shape than the Clarke next to it.....but has a pinhole. I don't know how PSA grades pinholes but SGC seems a bit harsh (in my biased opinion).

I was going to say that the overall impact to the appearance of the card should be considered, as I think that Cobb is MUCH nicer looking. A pinhole in the 'border' of the card is not as big of a beat down than one in the middle of Cobb's head for example (IMO). I guess I'd rather have them grade on the overall appearance of the card while pointing out any obvious (and not so obvious) flaws such creases, pinholes, alteration, trimming, etc. But that puts us down another rabbit hole as well, so back to the old adage.... BTCNTH.