What do you look for in low graded cards?

[Mikehealer]

I agree with Leon, the paper loss on this one doesn't disturb the Coupon Ad, but the front looks pretty nice.

[3-2-count]

Back stains are fine by me if the rest of the card pops and in many instances staining on the front is okay as well if it doesn't detract from the image.
A little CrackerJack caramel never hurt anyone!



Overall image is everything!! No mater what the # on some silly flip says.

[bbcard1]

i honestly wouldn't consider most of the cards shown in this thread to be low grade. Eye of the beholder.

I put together my t206 set in low grade. My criteria was no missing pieces, not creases across the face. I actually think a T of E card looks more natural with even rounding on the corners, a mild surface crease, etc. I avoid cards with writing...back stamps on my T206s add to their story, though.

Here's an example of what I collect and probably mostly what you'll find in my T206 collection.

[Tyler]

Small bit of paper loss on back.
Although not apparent here, evenly rounded corners and nice centering make for really nice looking vintage cards, IMHO.

[bn2cardz]

some times a pin hole can drop a card instantly to a 1, yet can still be hard to see leaving the card a very presentable card. That is what happened to this 49 Coleman:

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

I agree with Leon, the paper loss on this one doesn't disturb the Coupon Ad, but the front looks pretty nice.

Hey Mike
Nice card. Had I not just picked up a nice one you would have had to pay more for it . I had my eye on it but no sense in running it up just to resell. You got a good deal.

[novakjr]

generically listed, missing parts, trimmed, holes, creases, paper loss. Pretty much any injustice that makes a card affordable, that otherwise wouldn't be.

This photo pretty much explains how much damage I'll accept to get something cheap. Actually, once I got this in hand, it was pretty obvious that it was below even my standards. It makes me laugh though, I love it..

[Mikehealer]

Leon, thanks for staying on the sideline on the Cobb. I thought it would go for a bit more.