hard lessons learned

[Exhibitman]

One lesson to be learned is never, ever crack the slab on a cross-over. I guess another is that Beckett doesn't know vintage too well.

[Peter_Spaeth]

It's not even close to the most expensive authentic ever slabbed.

[CW]

That does suck, and it wasn't a cheap experience, but based on the tone of your post it sounds like you will live and learn from it, while still enjoying your collection.

Thanks for sharing your story, as maybe someone else will read it and learn as well.

[scooter729]

I'm surprised they would still call it the "no number" variety since that is what was altered. In reality it should say its the number 17 variety, since that's how it began.

A "Magee" altered to be a "Magie" would not be slabbed as a "Magie" so I think this slab shouldn't state it in this manner.

Sorry about the experience with this one!

[brewing]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

One lesson to be learned is never, ever crack the slab on a cross-over. I guess another is that Beckett doesn't know vintage too well.

I agree on both counts.

[HRBAKER]

Who in their right mind would mess with a 100 year old beautiful work of art?

Oh, several folks in this hobby I'm afraid if there's a buck to be made. Very sorry this happened to you.

[Brian Van Horn]

I'm sorry about your experience, but this is another example of why I do not recognize Beckett as a grader.

[thescooper]

I would of thought the "HONUS WAGNER" was the most expensive AUTHENTIC card!! Know what I mean?

[steve B]

So I have an odd question similar to why is it still shown as the no number if that's the alteration.


As a normal card - Shouldn't it get a 1 or 10? It's not much different from one with paperloss. Which it actually has. Of course there's some intent here, but looked at purely from a technical standpoint all paperloss should be treated the same right?

Steve B

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

@Steve B - Yeah I think the distinction being that if someone purposely alters the card with the intention to deceive vs. normal wear and tear

@I Only Smoke 4 the Cards - yes I actually sent BVG their tag that came out of the holder with serial # but since I had broken the card out they could no longer verify it was the same card they put in. (which I understand)

[sox1903wschamp]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

I'm sorry about your experience, but this is another example of why I do not recognize Beckett as a grader.

Agreed.

[DerekMichael]

That is a horrible story, and I am sorry you have not received justice.

Gorgeous card though, and I am sure it will look great in your collection.