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Gilbert Mainesthey protected the card from
a. fading, due to uv light
b. acidic air pollutants
c. accidental liquid exposure
d. relative humidity changes
e. tampering/crack outs
f. inconsistent grading (subjective = too lazy to clearly define all parameters with weighing factors for each) There are a finite number of factors, cut the bs already.
g. they did not support combustion, and they provided the card some protection in case of fire.
This is not too much to ask. But what Im offered is a plastic holder which incorporates the following advantages:
a. you can see through it
b. The perception that you have something that has been accurately assessed in terms of condition (and hopefully legitimacy) which in turn gives it a perceived value which makes it easier to sell to someone that desires that partcular piece of cardboard.
c.
Edited to add: Oh wait, SGC's design looks nicer.