Which 56 Clemente to keep

[DJCollector1]

Ignatius ~!
I knew your posts from BO, didn't know you were here also. (but I'm not here combing every thread, so theres that)


I have a bright idea.

You know I'm a Clemente collector, so why don't you sell me either one you don't want for $150.
Then you can apply said $$$ towards a Goudey Ruth.
Jokes aside sir.


Everyone likes the PSA example because of the centering, (Err, so do I) but I personally love the SGC Clemente, the overall cleanliness and brightness is amazing.
You might remember from a few of my posts, I like the "overall look" of a card, not "strictly" the centering, but we all have our wants/likes.
I'd likely be happy with either one of these to be honest.

I find myself continuously asking myself a question (and I kinda wish more collectors would ask themselves this)....
That is "What would I think if I were to actually pack pull this specific card right now upon opening a pack, regardless of year and issue?"

The answer is (for most of us, if we are brutally honest) that we would be extremely happy with this card. Or in this case, either card.

If you want to move either one of these, keep me in mind.

[ajquigs]

I agree ... PSA. I'm not a centering fiend, but I think it does help that card pop a bit.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by DJCollector1

Everyone likes the PSA example because of the centering, (Err, so do I) but I personally love the SGC Clemente, the overall cleanliness and brightness is amazing.
You might remember from a few of my posts, I like the "overall look" of a card, not "strictly" the centering, but we all have our wants/likes.
I'd likely be happy with either one of these to be honest.

I find myself continuously asking myself a question (and I kinda wish more collectors would ask themselves this)....
That is "What would I think if I were to actually pack pull this specific card right now upon opening a pack, regardless of year and issue?"

The answer is (for most of us, if we are brutally honest) that we would be extremely happy with this card. Or in this case, either card.

If you want to move either one of these, keep me in mind.

I guess we are in the minority, but I like the SGC card better. The white of the border is so much brighter. It makes the PSA card look old and tired by comparison.

[JunkyJoe]

Despite the really nice centering of the PSA card, I'd pick the SGC card because I think it's just prettier looking overall.

[DJCollector1]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

I guess we are in the minority, but I like the SGC card better. The white of the border is so much brighter. It makes the PSA card look old and tired by comparison.

This comment and "Junky Joe's" are exactly why its hard to challenge grading, and opinion.
Everyone likes something slightly different.

Truth be known, I would be happy to own either of these two cards.
Actually, if you were to examine them, one day look at one, then the next day look at the other, you likely wouldn't see enough difference where you would actually have a massive preference.
The obsessive centering enthusiasts might pick the PSA, but I think like GasHouse mentions, the whiter border makes the SGC Clemente really pop off the screen.

Ignatius should be happy whichever one he chooses to keep.