Opinion on Clemente RC and more generally on paper loss

[paul]

Half the cards in my collection look like that. I love the discount I get for a little bit of paper loss. And since I'm not an investor, I can accept the fact that the card will appreciate at a lower rate than a high grade example.

[Rhotchkiss]

It depends on your intent and budget. That is a great looking card. The front is terrific. And that card is famous/desirable for the front. So, if it’s for your collection and you cannot afford or do not want to pay for a 5, this is a great alternative. However, if you are buying it for resale or you can buy a 5, don’t buy it and buy the 5.

Regardless, it is a great looking card

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

It depends on your intent and budget. That is a great looking card. The front is terrific. And that card is famous/desirable for the front. So, if it’s for your collection and you cannot afford or do not want to pay for a 5, this is a great alternative. However, if you are buying it for resale or you can buy a 5, don’t buy it and buy the 5.

Regardless, it is a great looking card

You can find a 5 with that kind of centering. The "6" level is where the Clemente rookies start to get tougher. Centering on the card is REALLY tough at all but the highest (8+) grade levels and the 2.5 you showed is REALLY nicely centered. With todays grading standards it appears fairly graded given the "small" amount of paper loss on the back. If I were selling it, I would definitely be looking for a premium over a 2.5 for the centering.

[Snowman]

I'd be all over this card. Would pay a HUGE premium over any other 2.5. Hell, I'd pay a HUGE premium over any other 3 that isn't also perfectly centered. I'd call it minor paper loss.

If this card is for sale, I'm a buyer.

[Snowman]

I have a similar Elgin Baylor RC in my 61 Fleer set. Minor paper loss on back, dead centered on front. Also got a 2.5.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Snowman

I'd be all over this card. Would pay a HUGE premium over any other 2.5. Hell, I'd pay a HUGE premium over any other 3 that isn't also perfectly centered. I'd call it minor paper loss.

If this card is for sale, I'm a buyer.

I agree, I would expect that card to shatter the VCP record for the grade. I would also be bidding.

I would describe the paper loss as minor.