Grade mystery… why Teddy Ballgame a 4?

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Frankish

Also, it might just be a reflection of the holder or camera, but the back looks a bit wonky on my screen with a curve of lighter paper. If there are stains or even minor paper loss on the back, that too could tank the grade. Of course, that's the kind of card I like personally, as 95% of the time I'm looking at the front. And that front is a beauty.

Yeah, nice card, terrible photographer! Here we go again… I just can’t find the wrinkles or creases - but they must be there!

I’ll try that link idea that was suggested… thx again all

[butchie_t]

Maybe try looking at it under a black light. Sometimes I see wrinkles with them.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

Maybe try looking at it under a black light. Sometimes I see wrinkles with them.

10-4, thx… will try that too

[JollyElm]

There was this video posted recently that showed portions of the SGC (I believe) grading process, and by far the most revelatory thing to me was this machine they used to spot flaws. It seemed to be an x-ray/black light hybrid sort of thing which instantly picked up unseen defects like tiny wrinkles and whatnot. Instantly. My thought is if your Teddy was inserted into it, a nearly undetectable wrinkle would appear.

[bobsbbcards]

I suppose it's a good thing that people aren't equipped with x-ray/black light hybrid sort of eyes. We'd never be satisfied with anything we looked at. "Gee, honey. You're looking particularly wrinkly this evening. Please pass the imperfect dinner rolls."

[rugbymarine]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

I suppose it's a good thing that people aren't equipped with x-ray/black light hybrid sort of eyes. We'd never be satisfied with anything we looked at. "Gee, honey. You're looking particularly wrinkly this evening. Please pass the imperfect dinner rolls."

Thank you…for causing a scene in the living room, as I choked on my coffee just now…

[Belfast1933]

Am tempted to submit to SGC for possible upgrade… think it’s worth the gamble? I know PSA graded cards carry a premium, but I have to pay wonder if Teddy might qualify for a +1 or greater bump in grade over the 4 he now has in this PSA

Anyone have experience to share with cross over efforts like this, from PSA to SGC?