Eye Appeal - Creases, Color, Corners, etc

[Orioles1954]

Centering makes zero difference to me. I only concern myself with handling from collectors, not factory mishaps. Corner wear is not a big deal at all either. Excessive creasing, paper loss, writing are deal breakers. To each their own.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Centering makes zero difference to me. I only concern myself with handling from collectors, not factory mishaps. Corner wear is not a big deal at all either. Excessive creasing, paper loss, writing are deal breakers. To each their own.

It's awesome there are so many different views on what makes collectors tick.

It's centering for me but having all of the best characteristics is best. Another BST purchase.

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by Leon

It's awesome there are so many different views on what makes collectors tick.

It's centering for me but having all of the best characteristics is best. Another BST purchase.

Fantastic card Leon. I Couldn't agree more.

[rats60]

Creasing is my number one no no along with paper loss or writing on the front. I would rather have an off centered card than one with a crease. After that corners, centering and registration. The bottom card for me with less creasing.

[hcv123]

Limited to the choice of the 2 cards pictures, - card #2 all day long.

Priorities for lower grade cards for me

1) No surface damage (creases, paper loss, writing, tape)
2) Centering
3) registration
4) relatively even corner wear

[perezfan]

Definitely #2 for me....

Creasing is a deal-killer. My OCD eyes go right to the crease first, before I can even digest the card itself.

Good centering is a nice plus, but that's how the card was originally made. So off-centering does not bother me, unless it's terribly distracting (worse than 90-10).

[packs]

I'm also a lover of the low grade but beautiful Cobb. I don't like creases and have much more wiggle room for a little paper loss:

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by Leon

It's awesome there are so many different views on what makes collectors tick.

It's centering for me but having all of the best characteristics is best. Another BST purchase.

I can put up with some creasing in a well-centered and well-focused card.

[Bridwell]

I like the 2nd one much better. I hate major creases. But I'd want to review the backs, also, for comparison. If either has paper loss on the back, that's even worse IMO.