Can this CJ really be Mint?

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

No way....Someone got a huge break...

... cards that have minor print defects can still quality as mint. I've seen other cards that fit this caveat. If it is deemed that this card came out of the factory printed this way then it can receive a mint grade. The card owner did get a break on this one as I think this is more than a minor print defect. This card would NOT qualify as a Gem Mint however since a Gem Mint is a pristine card, no defects of any kind right of the press.

Here is PSA's definition of Mint:

MINT 9: Mint

A PSA Mint 9 is a superb condition card that exhibits only one of the following minor flaws: a very slight wax stain on reverse, a minor printing imperfection or slightly off-white borders. Centering must be approximately 60/40 to 65/35 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.