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Centering is overrated? + Is Fanatics Entering Grading? + The Hobby's Next Battle

What actually makes a sports card beautiful?

Jeremy Lee is joined by Robert Rothenberg, Josh Adams, and Joe Poirot for a fascinating conversation that challenges one of the hobby's most accepted beliefs: is centering really the most important part of eye appeal?

The panel debates whether sharp corners, registration, color, focus, or centering should carry the most weight when evaluating vintage cards, why collectors often value different qualities, and how those preferences shape the way they build their collections.

The conversation then shifts to the grading industry as the panel explores…

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