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Plumb Earl Card Details

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Plumb Earl
Nintendopes Stickers Open Edition - Artist Mark Pingitore Auto  ·  2021  ·  #3b
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000035428
Subgrades
8.5 Centering
9 Corners
8 Edges
8 Surface
Centering65/35 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersCorners are mostly sharp with very slight wear at the tips. Imperfections are barely noticeable without magnification.
EdgesEdges have very minimal nicks, fraying, & chipping. Not noticeable upon quick inspection, but after thorough evaluation it is slightly visible.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries an on-card autograph by artist Mark Pingitore, signed in blue ink in a flowing, freehand style. The signature runs vertically up the left side of the artwork, crossing the plunger handle and Mario's overalls and ending near the "Plumb Earl" name plate. Crown Grading compared the signature with known examples of Pingitore's autograph and reviewed it against the card itself, and Crown staff approved it as authentic. Crown Grading authenticates this autograph.
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Card Notes
Nintendopes Stickers represent a creative intersection of retro gaming nostalgia and contemporary art collecting that emerged during the early 2020s indie card boom. Artist Mark Pingitore's series brought whimsical character designs to the open edition sticker format, capturing the playful spirit of Nintendo's golden age while offering an accessible entry point for collectors seeking original artwork outside traditional sports cards. Plumb Earl exemplifies Pingitore's signature style—a character-driven design that blends humor with technical skill. The autographed nature of this piece adds direct connection between artist and collector, making it particularly appealing to fans of original art and those building complete Nintendopes sets.
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Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8.5 / 9 / 8 / 8
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