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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: jsbdmm
I have some cards that have writing on them and have picked them up pretty cheaply. I am leary about buying some more expensive cards that have writing on them because I am not sure how much that affects the value of the card. I was looking at eBay and saw a Ty Cobb t206 that had writing on the back that was graded a 5. I thought that having writing on the card would make it grade lower than that. How much does the writing on a card actually lower the grade on a card? Thanks. |
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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: steve f
PSA labeled (mk) the "marked" qualifier, or any (?) could drop the value 2-3 grades depending on eye appeal. Lets' have a looksee. |
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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: dennis
a card with writing on the back would only grade as high as good. writing on the front an automatic poor. stamped initials or names don't bother me at all on the back of prewar cards. scribble and crossed out teams does.i would not buy any card with writing on front.(unless it's a very small mark on an expensive card.)it's all up to the individual collector. i would never purchase a post war card with writing anywhere on it. |
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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: Mark
"a card with writing on the back would only grade as high as good." |
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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: Cobby33
I'm considering buying a PSA 1 with a rubber-stamped name on the back. I'm sure this took part in PSA's grade, as it appears to be a pretty nice card nonetheless. PSA, however, didn't note a "MK" qualifier on the label. Is this typical? |
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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: Henry Eshelman
They use the MK qualifier only when the card would grade that grade without the mark. IDK but maybe if its alraedy a one then theres no need for the MK qualifier. |
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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: John S
Depending on the issue....an address, a name, or a note in old faded fountain pen adds a little history to the cards. If a bio that is obscured by the writing then I will usually pass. I have a handful of t206's with writing. As far as value, it is very subjective based on the issue, amount and type of writing, and collector preference. |
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How does writing on cards affect value?
Posted By: Frank Wakefield
Writing on the back of a card need not always decrease it's value. |
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