Eye Appeal - Creases, Color, Corners, etc

[zsk]

I had a debate with a friend about this recently, but just curious what do you typically prioritize when purchasing for eye appeal?

The two Cobbs we debated are attached grading a 2 and 1.5.

[Wanaselja]

I prefer the bottom one. Creases really bother me. Even when only visible in the right light.

[notfast]

I’m not a fan of “across the body” creases but the centering, color and registration is better on that one.

That being said, I’d keep shopping.

[Jcosta19]

I prefer well centered and bold colors.
Creases are fine with me as long as it doesn't go through the face of the player.

I like the top one better.

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[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

I prefer well centered and bold colors.
Creases are fine with me as long as it doesn't go through the face of the player.

I like the top one better.

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I'm with you. Top card for sure.

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[Tao_Moko]

Color and registration are more important to me than creases, rounded corners, centering or back damage. Most of my cards(that fit) are in 20 slot sheets in a binder because I like flipping pages and actually viewing them. Even color coordinating the pages so there's a theme.

[bnorth]

For lower end cards like those 2 my most important thing is no creases, paper loss, or markings on the players face. Then registration, color, severity of creases, paper loss, holes, and any added markings on the card.

Things that don't matter are centering and corner wear.

[oldeboo]

I prefer the bottom card, but could live with either. Creases aren't a deal breaker if they aren't that distracting, such as over the face or a focal point. I also tend to stay away from paper loss and markings. Certainly can be more forgiving on cards that are much more rare. With a card like the Cobb, if it's a common back, you have MANY opportunities to find an example that appeals to you.

[Steve D]

Of those two, I prefer the second one.

Having said that, I would honestly reject both, and keep looking.

Steve

[robw1959]

I know for a lot of vintage collectors, centering is the first thing they notice. For me, however, it's corner wear. Then it's creasing, and finally centering, in terms of prioritizing. Oh, I forgot about registration, which would be about equal to centering in my opinion.

[DeanH3]

For low grade, centering first, then registration followed by corners. I try and avoid creases if possible. Depending on the card, creases are not a deal breaker. Since the centering is about equal on your two examples, I'd prefer the bottom one since it has less creasing.

Want to add that I also try and avoid major paper loss. Minor paper loss on the back is acceptable depending on severity and location.

[zsk]

ha i had no idea opinions varied so widely. I'm fairly new to vintage so still trying to figure out the norms, but noticeable/heavy creases and paper loss are an eye sore for me - on the back of the card is less of an issue though. after that i'd prioritize registration, but at the low end of vintage i've come to terms with some off centering and rounded corners.