2017-18 UPPER DECK UPPER DECK SERIES 1
CONNOR MCDAVID
— SHINING STARS CENTERS
FINAL GRADE
9
MINT
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
2017-18
Company
UPPER DECK
Series
UPPER DECK SERIES 1
Name
CONNOR MCDAVID
Edition
SHINING STARS CENTERS
Set
EDMONTON OILERS
Number
SSC-3
Summary
This card earns a MINT+ 9.5 grade, positioning it as an elite example. It exhibits flawless characteristics across four of the five grading categories, including razor-sharp corners, pristine edges, a perfect surface, and impeccable print quality. The sole imperfection is a very slight shift in the front centering, which, while noticeable, remains comfortably within the MINT criteria. The overwhelming quality in all other areas justifies the high-end MINT+ designation.
Subgrades
Centering
9
Front centering is slightly biased toward the left border, approximately 55/45. Reverse centering is strong but shows a minor top-to-bottom shift.
Corners
9.5
Corners are exceptionally sharp. Microscopic touch of white visible on the bottom right reverse corner under magnification.
Edges
10
The edges are exceptionally clean and smooth, exhibiting no signs of chipping, nicks, or the common rough-cut issues seen in this set.
Surface
10
The card's surface maintains its original gloss and is immaculate, free of any print lines, scratches, or other blemishes under direct light.
Print Quality
9.5
Excellent registration and color depth. Gold foil stamping is crisp with no visible flaking or misalignment.
