1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50

This card hits both human and cycloptic artificial eyes with elite eye appeal. The flaws which prevent even higher badge levels include a roughly 1mm registration shift (most visible in the top border), an equally mild centering shift, and toning. Though corners worn to this degree make a substantial impact in the world of "technical" Third Party grading systems, in the world of eye appeal and aesthetics, the same flaw has much less impact than centering, tilt, or image-related issues.

The only thing that my eyes noticed off the bat was a bit of toning. This is a fabulous example of this card. I’m sure nearly everybody here would gladly add this card into their collection if given the chance.

This card has a nice look overall, color and image are good. The tilt and corner and surface wear are all minor and wouldn't stop me from buying this.

The centering-tilt and the faintly toned borders are just not loud enough to bother me much. Eye appeal stays in the VIP section.

Great centering and color and registration. Honest corner wear is nowhere near enough to wreck this party! I would smash the BIN or close the deal on this in a blink.

When this card is focused with deep color it is just a treat for the eyes.

Well focused and centered with just a slight tilt holding it back from the + tier. Nice card.

Looking for a similar version. Only item knocking it out of god tier is the slight clockwise tilt

This card hits my eye very well; the mildest tilt is detected, holding it back. For my taste, such organic corner wear is absolutely fine and never inhibits my viewing enjoyment, as the basic shape is retained, especially from my usual casual viewing distance. What matters to me most is focus of the portrait, rich color with no imperfections, and centering. This card has all of those aspects.

Good Looking card. Lower left of the card has blemishes and the borders suffer from yellowing/aging but the Red still pops and the centering is nice