Opinion on Clemente RC and more generally on paper loss

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

For a common card like that it would end my interest in it. There will be plenty more opportunities to find an undamaged copy. For a scarce/rare card I have no issue with some paper loss, as long as it is on the back. I consider that amount of paper loss as somewhere between small and moderate.

I would agree with Jay. The paper loss attributed to tape removal is at least moderate IMO and in a prominent place (I consider the paper loss and tape stain to be one defect). I would pass, absent a really good deal, and even then, would likely just hold it for resale.

[profholt82]

Beautiful 2.5. For important cards like that, issues on the backs do not bother me. I would definitely buy that Clemente with no reservations.

Along these same lines, I purchased a 51B Mantle a while back that is an SGC 2. The front is well centered and presents very well, much better than a 2 in my opinion, but the back has some wax/gum staining and a similar amount of paper loss as your Clemente. I'm quite happy with it. For important vintage cards like that, it's all about presentation for me. The backs are not nearly as important.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by profholt82

Beautiful 2.5. For important cards like that, issues on the backs do not bother me. I would definitely buy that Clemente with no reservations.

Along these same lines, I purchased a 51B Mantle a while back that is an SGC 2. The front is well centered and presents very well, much better than a 2 in my opinion, but the back has some wax/gum staining and a similar amount of paper loss as your Clemente. I'm quite happy with it. For important vintage cards like that, it's all about presentation for me. The backs are not nearly as important.

I completely agree about blank backs. I love writing and damage on them as they generally sell for a lot less and look the same to me.

Even this amount of damage to the back border doesn't bother me, knowing I paid a low price for it, relative to it's eye appeal. There are almost an infinite number of ways to collect.
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