Question from a vintage neophyte…how much does card back centering matter?

[cjedmonton]

Thanks for the solid input, everyone.

Focusing on mid-grade PSA (5-7). I am not overly particular with the back, but after seeing some gorgeous copies on the front only to see 90/10 or even 95/5 on the reverse is a bit of a letdown. Can’t unsee it, really.

The goal is to build a mid-long term PC, but the day will come when I’ll probably want to sell. Just thinking about how much (if any) deterrent rough backs would be. All depends on the buyer, I’m sure.

Thanks again!

[Kutcher55]

It matters what you care about. Most 5-7 grade collectors I have come across, including myself, don’t care much about back centering. In fact it can even benefit you because the grader will slightly impair the card for being off center and the card might otherwise be strong for the assigned grade. It really comes down to what defects you prefer because unless you are buying 8-10 your cards will be flawed. Even the 8-10s will be flawed much of the time.