1950's Cards - Why are so many get high grades when they are "Tattered" - Pic Include

[tedzan]

Every Duke Snider rookie card has a rough cut on it's left side. This is because he was printed on the left-most edge of the 36-card
sheet. The point is that certain cards were factory cut as such. Just like the right side of the 1953 TOPPS Feller which you posted.





TED Z

T206 Reference
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[hysell]

Sorry i would agree with Steve on this one ? People get SO BENT out of shape for a OC card , that , also , come out of the packs looking like that ? So, to say that"s the way they come out , to , me holds NO WATER ....then for a rough cut card , but we take off for a OC card. But not for rough cut card ? I do take off for any rough cut card , including O-Pee- Chee cards & I'v seen them rough cut on ALL 4 sides ?

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by hysell

Sorry i would agree with Steve on this one ? People get SO BENT out of shape for a OC card , that , also , come out of the packs looking like that ? So, to say that"s the way they come out , to , me holds NO WATER ....then for a rough cut card , but we take off for a OC card. But not for rough cut card ? I do take off for any rough cut card , including O-Pee- Chee cards & I'v seen them rough cut on ALL 4 sides ?

That is True.

Also, it cheapens the value of a PSA 9 that is sharp.

So you have two cards with the same grade that are not the same.

Maybe they should add a qualifier like they do with OC Cards?

[irv]

Originally Posted by that T206 Guy

I don't see how that doesn't bother people.

If I had a card like that it would drive me nuts.

Centering is the most important thing to me unless the picture is out of focus or fadded or something major like that.

I like them, but that is also what I am use to, as that's the way they were when I was young and collected OPC hockey cards.

What's your thoughts on deckle edge cards?

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by hysell

Sorry i would agree with Steve on this one ? People get SO BENT out of shape for a OC card , that , also , come out of the packs looking like that ? So, to say that"s the way they come out , to , me holds NO WATER ....then for a rough cut card , but we take off for a OC card. But not for rough cut card ? I do take off for any rough cut card , including O-Pee- Chee cards & I'v seen them rough cut on ALL 4 sides ?

Interesting conversation. Objectively the statement is accurate - off centered cuts, print marks and potentially other "original factory issues" are that while the grading companies penalize for all but the rough cut. Interesting point. I guess brings us back to the old adage - buy the card not the holder - If you like the factory defect - whatever it is - great buy it - if not - don't. Remember 3rd party grading at the end of the day is only "an opinion" - you are entitled to your own.

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Every Duke Snider rookie card has a rough cut on it's left side. This is because he was printed on the left-most edge of the 36-card
sheet. The point is that certain cards were factory cut as such. Just like the right side of the 1953 TOPPS Feller which you posted.





TED Z

T206 Reference
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Well if they are all supposed to be the same (for that player) then why do I see Graded Fellers with and without that Rough Edge?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by that T206 Guy

Well if they are all supposed to be the same (for that player) then why do I see Graded Fellers with and without that Rough Edge?

Perhaps you’re giving way too much credit to the viability of the TPGs. There are more discrepancies within their grading systems than you can count on both hands.

[sb1]

Feller was double printed on the sheet, thus two card positions, one presumably with the common rough cut edge, the other without.

[olecow]

I love the rough cut on some 1950's cards. I'd actually put a premium on it.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by olecow

I love the rough cut on some 1950's cards. I'd actually put a premium on it.

In many cases--like the Feller above, I would, too.
Rough cuts are like redheads...some people just don't dig 'em.
Others can't get enough of 'em.
Most collectors have no gray area with rough cuts.