I had previously reviewed that listing, and found it strange as well. And while the 1955 Clemente is valuable, it's not exactly rare. There are plenty of similarly conditioned Clementes out there. I think we all can attest to the theory that if something doesn't seem quite right, it's probably not. So if you are in the market for a 1955 Clemente, I would pass on this one.
Plus, the price isn't exactly an amazing bargain. I think we all agree it would grade either a 3 or 4 (assuming it wouldn't come back "Authentic"). And it's overpriced for a 3. And while it might be about $300 to $400 cheaper than a graded 4, I think spending the extra money for the piece of mind of a graded 1955 Clemente would be well worth it.
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