The cards we grade.....

[Fred]

Big question - did you get the 1.5 discount on that card or did you have to pay strong because it was a very nice looking card?

[Thromdog]

I realize it probably isn't kosher but 70+juice for the card, and I would have been willing to pay a lot more than that.....

Of the Chase cards, I think this one might be the toughest to find with the EPDG back. PSA has 3 graded total and SGC shows 3 but could be more based on 19 graded Chase cards that aren't differentiated.

LOTG sold a SGC 40 for $700 about 2 years ago.....and this one blows that one away.....except for the black mark!

Regardless tough card that I felt I stole, especially after seeing it in person. It's beautiful.....and it ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

[Fred]

There's nothing wrong with that card in my eyes. In fact, I like the way that black ink was splattered, it gives it a little character. I'd take a card like that anyday if given the choice between it and a 30 that's a beater.

[Jantz]

As long as you are happy with it, then that's all that matters Jeff.

Its a beauty! Congrats!

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Thromdog

I realize it probably isn't kosher but 70+juice for the card, and I would have been willing to pay a lot more than that.....

Of the Chase cards, I think this one might be the toughest to find with the EPDG back. PSA has 3 graded total and SGC shows 3 but could be more based on 19 graded Chase cards that aren't differentiated.

LOTG sold a SGC 40 for $700 about 2 years ago.....and this one blows that one away.....except for the black mark!

Regardless tough card that I felt I stole, especially after seeing it in person. It's beautiful.....and it ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

Yeah, you stole that card. Congrats, man

[Theo_450]

Looks like India ink, not a marker. I refinished an old desk that had similar ink stains. Someone kept it in a desk drawer with the ink well. Gives it charactar.

[Luke]

If I was keeping it, (and it sounds like you are) I'd keep it in the SGC case because I think it looks better. If I was selling, or trying to prepare my collection for a time when I would sell, I'd send it to PSA.

[7nohitter]

I'm not a fan of the cut at the top, the card looks short to me.

[Thromdog]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

I'm not a fan of the cut at the top, the card looks short to me.

I thought it might have been short too but it measures up equally with other cards in the set. I think the diamond cut makes it a little deceiving.