Impact of Tape Residue

[GrewUpWithJunkWax]

Originally Posted by Cmvorce

As others have said, it depends on the card. Here are my two examples - the tape residue on the back of my Aaron doesn’t bother me in the least because of how sharp the front, surface and corners are. That’s all I care about for this card.

The Hooks, though, I bought for the Hindu back, and that paper loss on the back greatly diminishes my feelings towards the card.

If the back matters to you, don’t settle.

Agreed, great Aaron, and that back tape mark matters not.

I have a few cards where if it weren't for some back damage or writing on the back then I wouldn't have been able to afford them. It's not always a good tradeoff, but sometimes you can strike the right balance.

[spartakid8]

Thank you everyone for all the feedback and appreciate that the sentiment is largely to go for it. Here is a pic of both sides of the card for reference.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by spartakid8

Thank you everyone for all the feedback and appreciate that the sentiment is largely to go for it. Here is a pic of both sides of the card for reference.

Gorgeous card! The tape is certainly noteworthy, but the front is really great looking, and that card is all about the front. Indeed, but for the tape, the front likely wouldn’t look so good (preserved in album for years instead of handled, bent and created). If the price is right, I would get that ASAP and enjoy.

Here is my t206 Plank. Very similar situation. The front is incredible but the back has that tape residue. Without the residue, the card would grade much higher. I love the card and would not trade it for most of the 4s out there, because this is better looking.

Your Mays is the same. Get the card and enjoy owning an amazing example of a Mays rookie

[Rad_Hazard]

This is a great example of what you are talking about, but glue and paper loss rather than tape. I probably paid either right at or slightly above SGC 1 pricing for this card because the front was so nice.

That Mays is BEAUTIFUL! That being said, it's still a 2, so don't overpay for a 2.

[jb67]

Great looking card and I would not have any problem with that tape residue on the back. Here is an example of a card that I have with tape residue. The front certainly (in my mind) carries much more weight.