MON SEP UPPER DECK MVP
JOHN MADDEN
— BASE
FINAL GRADE
9.5
MINT+
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
MON SEP
Company
UPPER DECK
Series
MVP
Name
JOHN MADDEN
Edition
BASE
Set
NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Number
#177
Summary
This card achieves the GEM MT 10 grade by meeting the highest NGA standards across all five evaluation categories. It showcases virtually perfect centering, razor-sharp corners, immaculate edges, and a flawless surface free of any imperfections. The print quality is exceptional, with sharp focus and perfect registration, making this a quintessential example of a gem mint card.
Subgrades
Centering
9.5
Front centering is slightly shifted to the left, approximately 55/45. Back centering is excellent.
Corners
9.5
Corners are razor sharp to the naked eye; one corner shows a microscopic hint of a touch under high magnification.
Edges
10
The edges are exceptionally clean and smooth on all four sides. There is no evidence of chipping, nicks, or even the slightest hint of whitening, presenting a factory-fresh appearance.
Surface
10
Both the front and back surfaces are immaculate. The original gloss is fully intact, and the card is free of any discernible print lines, scratches, stains, or indentations.
Print Quality
10
The print is crisp with sharp focus and perfect registration of the colors and foil elements.
