THU OCT UD SERIES 1
SIDNEY CROSBY
FINAL GRADE
9.5
MINT+
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
THU OCT
Company
UD
Series
SERIES 1
Name
SIDNEY CROSBY
Set
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Number
#SH1
Summary
This 2009-10 Upper Deck Hockey Series 1 'Season Highlights' card featuring Sidney Crosby is a truly exceptional example, earning a coveted Gem Mint 9.5 grade. Its near-perfect condition across all grading subcategories underscores its superior preservation and manufacturing quality.
The card boasts outstanding centering, razor-sharp corners, and pristine edges, all indicative of a top-tier collectible. The surface is virtually immaculate, free from any significant blemishes, while the print quality is vibrant and precise.
This card represents a prime specimen of a modern hockey legend's significant career milestone, making it highly desirable for collectors seeking the best possible condition.
The card boasts outstanding centering, razor-sharp corners, and pristine edges, all indicative of a top-tier collectible. The surface is virtually immaculate, free from any significant blemishes, while the print quality is vibrant and precise.
This card represents a prime specimen of a modern hockey legend's significant career milestone, making it highly desirable for collectors seeking the best possible condition.
Subgrades
Centering
9.5
The card exhibits exceptional centering, appearing virtually perfect on both the front and back, with only the most minute deviation from ideal alignment, imperceptible to the naked eye.
Corners
9.5
All four corners are remarkably sharp and pristine, meeting the highest standards for a Gem Mint card. Under magnification, only the most trivial, isolated imperfection might be detected, not detracting from its overall perfection.
Edges
9.5
The edges are impeccably smooth, sharp, and free from any visible chipping, fraying, or wear. Any microscopic imperfection would require extreme magnification to discern, consistent with a Gem Mint grade.
Surface
9.5
The card's surface is virtually flawless, presenting a pristine appearance free of scratches, indentations, print lines, or other manufacturing defects. The gloss is fully intact, contributing to its outstanding visual appeal.
Print Quality
9.5
Print quality is superb, featuring sharp focus, vibrant colors, and excellent registration. The image of Sidney Crosby and the Stanley Cup is crisp, with no noticeable print dots, color shifts, or other production flaws.
