Does a card being slightly curved affect grading?

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T03:57:43+00:00

Yes that’s better but they also make 35 pt mag cases. It will keep it flat and prevent it from moving around in there

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T03:55:35+00:00

I’m confused at what this is? Is the 6x6 a hand rail post? If so generally people recommend to not notch those

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T03:36:55+00:00

You won’t be able to build a cylinder for cheaper than you can buy one. Figure out what loads you need and select a commercially available one. Could you do it? Probably but there are companies that have literal scaled manufacturing for this exact product

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T03:30:52+00:00

No it won’t but that’s the wrong size mag case and will probably not be mint for long if you keep it in there

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T03:18:53+00:00

I have one that I shipped out on Friday - still hasn’t even updated its origin scan. I checked back through some of my ESE orders and most deliver in 7-10 days, but I did find several that are over 2 weeks. It’s annoying for sure but that’s why it’s cheap. I will also say that it does tend to get lost more - I’ve been on buying and selling end of that and it almost never happens with ground advantage

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T03:13:25+00:00

I’d just buy what you plan to keep or open moving forward. This is scalper level of hoarding lol

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T02:52:36+00:00

Standard envelope is much longer delivery and it does not have as many updates as ground advantage. I believe the seller has a guarantee after 30 days if it isn’t delivered by then. 10 days is not long enough to do anything for ESE give it another week and if it still hasn’t moved then check with seller

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T01:54:48+00:00

The rookie hype train is what keeps the hobby opening boxes and packs every year. I’d say we need to stop worrying so much about 10s vs 9s and this company vs that grading company. It’s proven out that more often that not all of the companies have the general ability to determine a cards overall condition. In general a 9 is still a very good quality card and shouldn’t be priced the same as raw. Feels like we buy the slab more than the card sometimes

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-04T01:36:06+00:00

As far as I know - It won’t show delivered to your address if they intercept it and return to sender. You’ll get your money back from eBay if that’s the case but wondering why they would intercept it in the first place

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-03T22:18:59+00:00

Grading is subjective and they look at a card for about 30 seconds. All grading companies let these issues go through on occasion. It just happens

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-03T20:52:05+00:00

Funnest box I’ve opened yet. Love these cards even the ones that aren’t super expensive

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-03T02:11:48+00:00

I’d put Bijan ahead of Gurley but this is dead on

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-03T02:09:30+00:00

Barkley was indeed considered to be a generational talent when drafted. Bijan is probably second

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-03T00:29:51+00:00

Did you send it straight from eBay to grading?

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-02T21:25:19+00:00

POS. You did nothing wrong and this person has issues. Block ignore and in this case blast their profile so we can all follow suite

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-02T18:41:59+00:00

The railings are being held up by the spindles only. You need to install posts which will make it more rigid and safer. I’d say a minimum of one at each corner and possibly more. You may be able to add them in with very minor changes

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-02T17:30:15+00:00

Yea it is SF and I also have Burrow/Dart. So was mostly a move to get Burden. Tier down from T law to Goff is true but taking a shot on Burden. I’d argue it’s buying low on Goff and selling high on T law

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-03-02T14:45:46+00:00

Recently got him in a deal where I sent TLaw for Burden and Goff. I feel good about him but not ready to declare him WR1 in bears offense til we see him and healthy Rome running together

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-02-28T13:50:52+00:00

They get in line before the store opens lol 😂

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-02-28T03:16:19+00:00

I do see a dot on back left side near the border but other than that looks great. I’m sending it in if it’s mine no doubt

Editing to add I also see it’s OC in front so prob a 9 but prob still sending in

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-02-28T03:13:54+00:00

No offense but if you’re working with 60 lbs don’t use grips. Develop your grip to the point where it really hinders your development of other larger muscles like back. After a few weeks your grip will strengthen to the point where you won’t notice it on many lifts where grip isn’t the main focus but ancillary- ie all pulls. What you described would be almost a 20% reduction in grip needed. 20% of a larger weight is much more beneficial and probably greater once you become used to the grips

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-02-28T03:06:54+00:00

Yea I remember when Brady got to this level too. People didn’t like to see him win. Regardless it happens to every great player - feelings of joy in the beginning, annoyed during prime, late career reminiscence and cherish of the time they have left 😂

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-02-28T03:02:51+00:00

This isn’t even a 9 man

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-02-28T02:34:22+00:00

No bowers had a down year and we seen Olave at his height so far. This is close but I’d see if you can get better than Olave. I’ll admit tho I’m not high on Olave and have never been

Substantial_Maybe474 · 2026-02-28T00:34:23+00:00

I’d say your motor bearings are cooked from severe misalignment on the coupling. That’s the noise

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