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Chutes and Laddie Card Details

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Chutes and Laddie
Topps Garbage Pail Kids: Kids at Play - Joe Simko Artist Auto - Fool's Gold (28/50)  ·  2024  ·  #58
9 Crown Grade
Mint
Cert # 000067305
Subgrades
9 Centering
9.5 Corners
8 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesEdges have very minimal nicks, fraying, & chipping. Not noticeable upon quick inspection, but after thorough evaluation it is slightly visible.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
✍️ Autograph Authentication Crown Verified
This card carries a blue ink autograph from artist Joe Simko, signed by hand across the lower part of the card and running past the printed label box beneath the artwork. The signature flows in one smooth motion with bold, sweeping letters and natural changes in ink thickness along the lines. Crown Grading compared it with other known Joe Simko signatures, and our team reviewed and approved it, so Crown Grading authenticates this autograph as genuine.
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Card Notes
The 2024 Garbage Pail Kids: Kids at Play set represents the franchise's continued evolution as a collector mainstay. Topps' artist autograph series has become increasingly sought after, blending the satirical charm that made GPK a cultural phenomenon with contemporary collecting trends. Fool's Gold parallels add exclusivity and visual appeal to already desirable releases. Chutes and Laddie offers a clever visual parody rooted in nostalgia, transforming a beloved childhood game into GPK's signature irreverent humor. Joe Simko's autograph on a numbered parallel elevates this piece for fans who appreciate both the artwork's wit and the artist's contribution to modern card culture.
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1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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Grade Count
9 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 9.5 / 8 / 9.5
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1 Equal
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