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Originally Posted by Fred
Does the age of the slab/time of encapsulation have any bearing on how people view the card? I've heard/read that cards in obviously older slabs may not be viewed with as much regard as the same card in a newer slab.
Bottom line, if the slab appears to be older, does that "ding" the value of the card to collectors?
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It definitely could when herd mentality takes over, but collectors need to look at each card individually and make a determination for themselves. With the Schmidt rookie
(stains aside), it definitely belongs in an 8 holder, IMO.
And then there's this... 
401. Flipper-Swiffer
A person getting a long-ago graded card reholdered in a clean new slab, for the express purpose of tricking potential buyers into thinking it was newly graded under ‘stricter’ guidelines.