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

[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.