1954 Topps AL KALINE Rookie card! Just because!!

Gr8Beldini · #1 01-23-2014, 06:35 AM

Where is the flaw that brings an obvious EX/NM+ (maybe better) down to a VG/EX? These are the kind of cards I love buying (usually raw); minor, insignificant crease on an otherwise beautiful card.

Samsdaddy · #2 01-23-2014, 07:10 AM

What a nice card. Congrats!

ALR-bishop · #3 01-23-2014, 07:43 AM

Great card

Beatles Guy · #4 01-23-2014, 07:58 AM

Great card! I have a couple of Mantles that look way better than their technical grade.

bobbyw8469 · #5 01-23-2014, 08:37 AM

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minor, insignificant crease on an otherwise beautiful card.

That's just it. The card has no creases! If I had to venture a guess as to why the low grade, on the reverse, there are a couple very faint roller marks. The 1954 set was not known for their pristine quality control. You will find the cards with roller marks, print lines, etc.

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