Which T205 Cobb Do You Like Better?

[jsfriedm]

Are the borders of the PSA 4.5 that much shinier than the SGC 6 or is it just the pictures?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Are the borders of the PSA 4.5 that much shinier than the SGC 6 or is it just the pictures?

Here is a better scan for that purpose. The SGC one is further down the holder but they are the same height. Pretty close on the borders.

[hcv123]

for me. The visible touches on the bottom corners of the 6 puts the 4.5 ahead all day, every day.

[DeanH3]

Both cards are beautiful and would be stoked to own either one. We are definitely nitpicking at this point. However, the 4.5 has a little bit of a tilt to it. I feel like I’m trying to decide who is more beautiful, Christy Brinkley or Elizabeth Hurley. I guess I’d sell whichever one brings back the most $$ since they are so close in eye appeal.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

Both cards are beautiful and would be stoked to own either one. We are definitely nitpicking at this point. However, the 4.5 has a little bit of a tilt to it. I feel like I’m trying to decide who is more beautiful, Christy Brinkley or Elizabeth Hurley. I guess I’d sell whichever one brings back the most $$ since they are so close in eye appeal.

I would sell the Christie Brinkley, who although still gorgeous is getting a little long-in-the-tooth. Hang on to the Liz. You will reap the rewards.

[3-2-count]

I had to go back and forth on these a few times before finally settling on the 4.5.

I wouldn't kick either of them out of bed though

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by Yoda

I would sell the Christie Brinkley, who although still gorgeous is getting a little long-in-the-tooth. Hang on to the Liz. You will reap the rewards.

Great advice John. I'll break the news to Christie later tonight. I will make sure to let her down easy.

[chadeast]

Assuming it's not a difference in scanner settings, the PSA 4.5 due to the more vivid colors.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by hcv123

for me. The visible touches on the bottom corners of the 6 puts the 4.5 ahead all day, every day.

agreed

The corners look better on the 4.5 but I like the look of of the back of the 6 looks cleaner IMO then the 4.5

But again both are great cards. but the 4.5 being in a PSA may sell for more if they were both in the same auction

[charlietheexterminator]

Both cards are beautiful. I would take the PSA 4.5 over the SGC 6

[Wildfireschulte]

Tyrus has more rosy cheeks on the 4.5, and I love rosy cheeks.

[perezfan]

At first glance, I prefer the 4.5. But a PSA 4.5 could conceivably have a small crease or surface wrinkle which fails to show up in the scan. The SGC card (in that 6 grade) could not have a crease.

So based on the images, it's definitely the 4.5, but in-hand it might be the SGC 6.... Just because creases are a deal-breaker for me personally.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by perezfan

At first glance, I prefer the 4.5. But a PSA 4.5 could conceivably have a small crease or surface wrinkle which fails to show up in the scan. The SGC card (in that 6 grade) could not have a crease.

So based on the images, it's definitely the 4.5, but in-hand it might be the SGC 6.... Just because creases are a deal-breaker for me personally.

I think it was the lower left corner on the 4.5 that dinged it. Under magnification I don't see any wrinkles or creases on it.
The bottom part of the 6 looks better than the bottom part of the 4.5. Tough call..

[jsfriedm]

It might still be the scans, but the coloring on the 4.5 seems more intense and I'd prefer it for that reason. (Either would still be a bit of an upgrade over my SGC 4.)

[kmac32]

Defintely the PSA 4.5