Authnetic Grade - Why not a Number

[insidethewrapper]

I have a grading question. If a card is determined to be authentic, why isn't it numerically graded instead of an (Authentic ) only grade? If it is miscut or trimmed etc. then why wouldn't it get a Grade of 1.
I thought all the cards were determined authentic or not and then graded by number. Why do some not get a number ?

[kilo]

i would assume that some cards are in such bad shape that they dont even warrant a "1", yet they are very real. in other cases, the person submitting the card only wants an authentication, and not a grade ('why' i couldn't even begin to speculate). or perhaps the card in question cannot be graded as it is cut from a complete card (4-on-1's come to mind). many reasons could it be....

--mike.

[packs]

An authentic card is very different from a 1. A card that is poor is in its original state in terms of size a few other factors. Cards that have been trimmed are no longer in their original state and have been altered. To me there is a huge difference between an authentic card and a poor card. I would not want a trimmed card being graded as anything other than authentic.

[g_vezina_c55]

for me Auth = 0

[Taxman]

Authentic but beautiful

[skelly]

Personally, I'll take an authentic over a poor grade all day. I just think it sounds bad ( poor ) authentic is like well its real, but certainly not in great shape. This is speaking from a collecting standpoint. I realize that a poor grade card generally sells better than an authentic. I buy poor cards all the time and re-submit for the auth. grade.