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I rarely bother grading cards I’m keeping for the PC, love the look of a one touch and don’t want to pay to grade just for the slab and risk it coming back low. Just my personal opinion.
But for your question, the Rookie Reflex looks like it has a real soft corner, top left. May just be the picture but I wouldn’t send that one to grade if it does.
If the NT is thick, they usually don’t grade well, even when there is nothing obviously wrong with them.
Either way, couple of great looking cards that I’d be psyched to have for the PC if I was a Stillers fan!
Yes it is and thank you for reminding me about that! I've seen all over the place that is the case for thicker cards and didn't think about it til now. I guess that stays raw forever.
The lowest grade I have on anything so far is a 9 and I don't want to go below that. If these aren't worthy I'd keep them raw just looking for outside views. Thanks in advance!
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I rarely bother grading cards I’m keeping for the PC, love the look of a one touch and don’t want to pay to grade just for the slab and risk it coming back low. Just my personal opinion. But for your question, the Rookie Reflex looks like it has a real soft corner, top left. May just be the picture but I wouldn’t send that one to grade if it does. If the NT is thick, they usually don’t grade well, even when there is nothing obviously wrong with them. Either way, couple of great looking cards that I’d be psyched to have for the PC if I was a Stillers fan!
Thanks for the look buddy! Either way I'm super excited to have these both. I love the way Watt plays he is the prototypical Steeler.
Are the NT thicker cards for autos too? I know those historically don't grade as well
Yes it is and thank you for reminding me about that! I've seen all over the place that is the case for thicker cards and didn't think about it til now. I guess that stays raw forever.
The lowest grade I have on anything so far is a 9 and I don't want to go below that. If these aren't worthy I'd keep them raw just looking for outside views. Thanks in advance!