REA Auction T206 Plank Grades (?)

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Originally Posted by T206Collector

Another way of looking at it is that we can all agree that a card with a strong, visible crease belongs no higher than a 3.

We can also agree that a card with some amount of paper loss on the back belongs no higher than a 3.

Both cards could technically be 3s, but look totally different. In fact, the front of one would have better eye appeal. But that doesn't mean there's something wrong with either grade.

The appeal of the whole card needs to be considered. Problems on the back should be less weighty than a problem on the front, but it is still part of the card.
JimB