1981-82 O-PEE-CHEE
JARI KURRI
FINAL GRADE
8.5
NM-MT+
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
1981-82
Company
O-PEE-CHEE
Name
JARI KURRI
Number
#107
Summary
This 1981 O-Pee-Chee Jari Kurri rookie card presents in outstanding Near Mint-Mint+ condition, earning an impressive overall grade of 8.5. The card boasts excellent visual appeal, characterized by strong centering, vibrant colors, and a clean surface.
Upon close inspection, the card reveals only very minor factory-related imperfections that prevent it from achieving a higher grade. These include a microscopic touch of wear on one corner, a very faint surface print line, and a subtle print dot, all of which are typical for a card of this era and grade level.
Despite these minor nuances, the card maintains exceptional eye appeal, making it a highly desirable example for collectors seeking a premium-grade rookie card of this Hall of Famer.
Upon close inspection, the card reveals only very minor factory-related imperfections that prevent it from achieving a higher grade. These include a microscopic touch of wear on one corner, a very faint surface print line, and a subtle print dot, all of which are typical for a card of this era and grade level.
Despite these minor nuances, the card maintains exceptional eye appeal, making it a highly desirable example for collectors seeking a premium-grade rookie card of this Hall of Famer.
Subgrades
Centering
8.5
Excellent centering on the front, approximately 55/45 left-to-right and 50/50 top-to-bottom. The back exhibits strong centering, favoring the left side slightly at approximately 60/40.
Corners
8.5
All four corners are exceptionally sharp, with only a microscopic touch of wear visible on one corner under magnification, consistent with the Near Mint-Mint+ grade.
Edges
8.5
The edges are very clean and smooth, showing only a very faint, isolated rough spot or minor chipping that requires close inspection to detect.
Surface
8.5
The card's surface is largely pristine, exhibiting excellent gloss and vibrant color. A very faint, superficial print line or minor factory imperfection is present but does not detract significantly from the card's overall appeal.
Print Quality
8.5
Vibrant colors and sharp focus characterize the print quality. Registration is strong, with only a very minor, isolated print dot or slight color shift detectable upon close scrutiny.
