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				 Authentic Versus Numerical Grade 
 
			
			Joe,
 I think it depends upon the set and the extent of alteration.  In general I would prefer a numerical grade but certainly don't mind picking up "authentic" cards with great eye appeal....particularly with certain sets like N172's (Old Judge's)etc.  I purchased 4 N172's that I suspected were skinned/re-backed but they had such great eye appeal I didn't mind.
 
 M Wheat
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