AFA /UKG Grading with Ink Marks?

[rob71]

Hi chaps, just after some advice. I'm wondering how cards like this are viewed by the grading outfits. This is from a MOC I'm thinking of buying and getting graded. The ink doesn't appear to be a touch-up and is pointed out by the seller as a "mark". Should I steer clear?

Thanks

 

[Dublinjeff]

Personally I would avoid it. I think afa will point it out and refuse to grade it if it turns out to be a touch up. Not sure about ukg.

 

[Richard_H]

Agreed. If you want it AFA'd leave it alone.

 

[jedi_masters]

AFA won't grade it as it has ink touch ups. They will still case it, but will give you a report which is a diagram showing where and what it failed for. Not sure on UKG's stance on ink touch ups but I'm guessing I will be the same.

 

[jedi_masters]

Maybe give Steve a quick email at UKG, as that looks like you say more of a 'mark' than an ink touch up. He'll give you the best advice.

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

As far as I know neither UKG or AFA Grade any MOCs with pen/ink touch-ups or marks

 

[Nick_IoW]

Shame they dont mark it down and give it an 'I' grade.

 

[rob71]

Thanks for your help guys - that was my gut feeling as well but needed to know if I was being paranoid :wink: I'll let you know what UKG say.

Good idea Nick if they are prepared to give things a U grading then this would surely be less harmful?

 

[spoons]

If it is just an ink mark you should be fine. I'm fairly sure I've seen graded figures with pen prices on them. This isn't any different It should just be ink hiding issues that stops something being graded

 

[Lee Gregory]

Think I agree with Andy I have a graded Leia Hoth with ink on the reverse, where the 'includes figures' text has pen through and that was graded.

 

[rob71]

Thanks guys, I decided against it in the end, found the same thing from one of the guys here for the same money and without the risk