Card(s) in a condition you would not collect

[Vintagecatcher]

I have always preferred cards without any creases.

I can live with writing on the backs or minimal paper loss on the backs as well.

Rodent bites are a absolute deal breaker!

Patrick

[53toppscollector]

I've always assumed that the things that jump out to me the most are just the way my brain is wired (and possibly the result of a serious concussion I got 20 years ago playing pickup basketball in college)

My brain instantly notices diamond cut cards or cards tilted at all, and it is very distracting to me. I've had to sort of work past that as I've gotten into pre-war collecting, but anything from the 50s Topps Run I am working on, I just don't want to have diamond cut cards. For 50s and newer, I also avoid cards with marks, simply because there is more supply in most cases and it is okay to be a bit pickier. I'm pretty fanatical about centering, because my brain is just really sensitive when looking at a card, and if its off center, I do struggle with it.

For pre-war, basically the only thing I avoid is total paper loss on the back, an entire corner clipped off the card, or writing on the front of the card. I can live with marks on the back, light stains, pinholes, etc. I try to avoid cards that have been knowingly trimmed or recolored, because it just feels off to me, but I'm trying to embrace that too. Less supply = I have to be less picky.

[brianp-beme]

I am willing to tolerate cards where the player shown is in less than top notch condition, such as this T203 card that depicts the player seeing stars as a result of a blow to the head.

Brian

[JollyElm]

If a card can still be lit on fire with a match, it has a welcome place in my collection.

[bmattioli]

Nothing bothers me..

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I am willing to tolerate cards where the player shown is in less than top notch condition, such as this T203 card that depicts the player seeing stars as a result of a blow to the head.

Brian

Another card in my collection where the condition of the player is a little questionable.

Brian

[tjv815]

I have no requirements. In fact, I am working on a beater 1978 set where I am always looking to downgrade. I am trying to get cards that have significant creasing, rounded and fuzzy corners and surface wear and attempting to have the whole card. But I don't turn any away. I also collect 78's with writing on front, writing on the back and miscuts. It has been a fun way to collect the 1978's, my first year collecting.

TJ