Need Grading Opinion On 1933 Goudey Ruth

[btcarfagno]

This is from the same collection as the T206 cards I have been selling. Long time raw collection of a man who did flea market sales in the 1970's into the early 1980's. Never been in a holder.

It does not appear to have been erased writing. It is almost like some sort of finger print smudge. But smaller.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

This is from the same collection as the T206 cards I have been selling. Long time raw collection of a man who did flea market sales in the 1970's into the early 1980's. Never been in a holder.

It does not appear to have been erased writing. It is almost like some sort of finger print smudge. But smaller.

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[glchen]

4.5. I'm going to guess this was due to a small round sticker on the card, and what we are seeing was an indent due to a fingernail removing the sticker, and some slight paper loss when the sticker was removed.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by glchen

4.5. I'm going to guess this was due to a small round sticker on the card, and what we are seeing was an indent due to a fingernail removing the sticker, and some slight paper loss when the sticker was removed.

That would make a lot of sense given the nature of where it came from. What do you think it would grade without that issue? In other words, what kind of hit did the card take as a result of it?

[swarmee]

I would expect a 4.5 to 5.5 if I submitted it. If the grader thinks there is paper loss, it could be worse. I have a PSA 4 Mantle with a black smudge in the corner that was not given a qualifier.
Because of the front centering and the "notch" on the top border on the back, maybe a straight 6 would be the highest without the surface flaw you're talking about.

[glchen]

Is that a small crease on the right edge near the top? If that's not a crease, I think the card would have gotten a 6 without the surface issues.

[btcarfagno]

No that is not a crease.

Hopefully if it does grade somewhere in the 4 or 4.5 neighborhood it will sell for more because of the eye appeal. Maybe?

[chalupacollects]

I don't know rest of card isn't bad, corners are good, color is good and stock is bright, maybe a bleed of green on the back could ber a 5-5.5 as is.. IMO