Does PSA Actually Look at Cards Before They're Slabbed?

[JollyElm]

No one has said anything yet, but surely I'm not the only one who can't specifically tell where the writing (or writing impressions) are on the image of the Ruth card that started this thread, no??
There's a lot going on, but not sure what I'm supposed to be zeroing in on.

Anyone want to give a heads up?

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

No one has said anything yet, but surely I'm not the only one who can't specifically tell where the writing (or writing impressions) are on the image of the Ruth card that started this thread, no??
There's a lot going on, but not sure what I'm supposed to be zeroing in on.

Anyone want to give a heads up?

Diagonally, all over the top right/center of the card. That looks like actual ink to me, which may have faded over time, but the attempt to remove it appears to be evidenced by scrub marks/resulting staining. Actually, the writing extends all the way down to his shin.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Diagonally, all over the top right/center of the card. That looks like actual ink to me, which may have faded over time, but the attempt to remove it appears to be evidenced by scrub marks/resulting staining. Actually, the writing extends all the way down to his shin.

Thank you!

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

No one has said anything yet, but surely I'm not the only one who can't specifically tell where the writing (or writing impressions) are on the image of the Ruth card that started this thread, no??
There's a lot going on, but not sure what I'm supposed to be zeroing in on.

Anyone want to give a heads up?

I thought the same thing when I first looked at the posted picture. When I enlarged it, I was able to see where it looked like the writing had been. While it may be more evident in person, the fact that it is hard to see could help explain how it was missed during grading. You would hope that more time was being spent on grading cards like this, but maybe not that much more.