Are backs always considered by the grading companies

[Snowbaron]

You would figure but it is not always the case. Correct?


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[Leon]

Originally Posted by Snowbaron

You would figure but it is not always the case. Correct?


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The backs should always be considered when grading. There is a good debate on how much they affect the grade, but the simple and correct answer, is that they should always be considered.

Now, as to the weight of the back in determining what the grade will be, is a whole different conversation. Blank backs, imo, should carry less weight but that is not usually the case, from my experiences.

[mrvster]

it happens all the time, cards get knocked down because of back flaws...the weight i'm not sure of either....back is 40% overall grade??35 %??

I think severe back miscuts should up the grade....but that's only in my freak world

[mrvster]

this got a 1.5....but in my world it's a gem mint 10