Will the owner re-slab the Wagner?

[barrysloate]

I voted for the last choice so it wouldn't get shut out. I know that nothing will change. Idealism and capitalism do not intersect.

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I voted for the last choice so it wouldn't get shut out. I know that nothing will change. Idealism and capitalism do not intersect.

I also voted for the last choice, only because it's a legal issue now.

Sincerely, Clayton

[FrankWakefield]

Voted no, the first choice.

The case is criminal, USA v. those defendants. The owner isn't a party. Realistically, the owner can't complain too much about what he bought, he chose to buy it.

Part of the 'charm' of that card is that it is in the first PSA holder... to break it out, something I normally advocate, would reset the card back toward what it was... and a significant component of that card's mystique is what that card has become, not what it was.

Gotta leave it in that plastic crap.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

Voted no, the first choice.


Part of the 'charm' of that card is that it is in the first PSA holder... to break it out, something I normally advocate, would reset the card back toward what it was... and a significant component of that card's mystique is what that card has become, not what it was.

Gotta leave it in that plastic crap.

Very, very well said, Frank. It carries the story of a large part of our hobby with it, both good and bad, and a mystique that makes this particular card a transcendental one, an example that need not adhere or comply with other hobby standards at all.

Always appreciate your posts,

Larry

[Zach Wheat]

An item in this price range would probably be sold with a contract in place. The items concerning grading, card condition etc. would probably be covered under a Warranties & Representations section to avoid the legal issues.

[mark evans]

Some wild guesses: I believe the card will be re-slabbed in the context of its next sale and that PSA will not need to confront compensation as the card will not be sold for a loss. Having said that, I do believe its value (and the value of vintage cards generally) will taper off due to general economic conditions and aging (I can't bring myself to say 'demise') of baby boomers.

[boneheadandrube]

If the card was destroyed would anybody agree or be satisfied? I'm being serious btw.
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