Help with assessing a Gretzky Rookie

[CardPadre]

I love me some Gretzkys. That's a really sharp card. I didn't calculate the exact centering, but I'd guess it grades a 5 with the top-to-bottom being the main issue. Maybe they give it higher with an (oc) qualifier. A small chance of minimum size not met, have you measured it or compared to other cards? Top to bottom could be short.

[71buc]

The size is right. I agree with centering issue you pointed out. I tried to make the scan as large as possible in hopes of feedback like yours. Thanks I appreciate your thoughts.

[philliesfan]

I would think a 6oc or 7oc on the card. Really nice corners but off center hurts it.
Bob

[71buc]

Thanks!

[Michael B]

I do not collect cards and could not even guess. I was wondering if the bottom edge would hurt this? It looks a big 'ragged'. Also, do those 4 or 5 printing flaws hurt grading? It is just for my own edification, not to demean your card.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Michael B

I do not collect cards and could not even guess. I was wondering if the bottom edge would hurt this? It looks a big 'ragged'. Also, do those 4 or 5 printing flaws hurt grading? It is just for my own edification, not to demean your card.

Not demeaning at all. I appreciate any and all feedback and opinions. When the card is in hand the issue you point out is barely visible. I enlarged the pic to give as much detail as possible. The fisheyes dots may indeed hurt it.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Not dealing at all. I appreciate any and all feedback and opinions. When the card is in hand the issue you point out is barely visible. I enlarged the pic to give as much detail as possible. The fisheyes dots may indeed hurt it.

I understand. When I scan photos or negatives in my collection I usually go to Adobe to clean them up. I enlarge the image so much that I see flaws you would not normally see. I then spend a ridiculous amount of time 'erasing' them.