Leland's sues Heritage over Clemente collection

[glchen]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I'm not sure you could distinguish even with a loupe. Especially knowing personally of many 9s that "bumped" to 10s which likely is a drop in the bucket.

Although I think this is true in many cases, for this comparison, I think 99% would be able to see which one is the PSA 10 (Link) and which card was PSA 9 (Link).

[Jobu]

I almost never closely look at high grade cards, but I am surprised that 10 got a 10 with the chipping on the bottom border. I think I might prefer the 9.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I almost never closely look at high grade cards, but I am surprised that 10 got a 10 with the chipping on the bottom border. I think I might prefer the 9.

Agreed. that bottom edge is a nightmare (as far 10's go). It looks to be ever so slightly diamond cut, too. Personally, I'd rather buy a second home than own either card, but I suppose anyone spending that kind of money on a baseball card already has all the houses they want.

[Pat R]

Could be the scans but I like the looks of the 9 better too. I would think the
big ink blob probably had an effect on the grade though.

[glchen]

OK, maybe I am in the minority. I thought the 10 had noticeably stronger corners, and I didn't like that ink blob / print spot on the back of the 9.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by glchen

OK, maybe I am in the minority. I thought the 10 had noticeably stronger corners, and I didn't like that ink blob / print spot on the back of the 9.

I continue to puzzle how a card can be better than Mint. Unless you define Mint as less than Mint. In which case the whole thing is BS. Good marketing though, PSA read and cultivated its target audience well.

[Iron Horse]

The 10 has much better corners then the 9. It is very obvious. I would be happy with a solid 7

[RichardSimon]

"Mastro said most high grade graded cards have been altered."
And Mastro told consignors that he could get higher grades on cards.

Those statements make you wonder when someone spends $400K on a card.
Makes me think that perhaps, maybe, perchance, possibly, there might have been some complicity between Mastro and a certain grading company

[steve B]

The lower edge doesn't bother me, although.....It's not as chipped as I'd expect.

The corners to me appear nearly equal, there's one that isn't really sharp on the 9.
But from the front the 9 is a better looking card.
And more importantly, on the back - the amount of toning on the 10 is a bad sign in the long run. I'd say it keeps it from being a 10, and long term will probably get worse.

If I had them in hand, and the price was the same, I'd buy the one in the 9 holder. (Is the yellow on the pirates hat a print variety? If they were cheap, I'd get them both! )

Steve B

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

"Mastro said most high grade graded cards have been altered."
And Mastro told consignors that he could get higher grades on cards.

Those statements make you wonder when someone spends $400K on a card.
Makes me think that perhaps, maybe, perchance, possibly, there might have been some complicity between Mastro and a certain grading company

A grader at one of the top grading companies has license to print money. I'm not saying this is happening or has happened, but a small favor could mean the difference between $20,000 and $400,000.

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Could be the scans but I like the looks of the 9 better too. I would think the
big ink blob probably had an effect on the grade though.

As long as the ink is bold and clear on the $2 holder, that's probably what the buyer was most interested in seeing.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

As long as the ink is bold and clear on the $2 holder, that's probably what the buyer was most interested in seeing.

....and 10 always seems clearer than 9.