Paying for the card, not the holder?

[NiceDocter]

I have never bought "A" cards but have been tempted..... I certainly have some cards in my collection that have been altered somewhere along the line but not by me. What about the grading of cards that used to be in the screwdown holders getting an A even though they are otherwise just fine? To me, that would make a good example of a card I could easily live with.....

[bobbyw8469]

I have had "A" cards get graded by other graders. No doctoring. Just cracking out and resubmitting. Graders can get it wrong.

[riggs336]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I have had "A" cards get graded by other graders. No doctoring. Just cracking out and resubmitting. Graders can get it wrong.

I would guess that is the outcome the buyer who paid $26000+ for this grade A Nagurski is hoping for.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1935-Nation...rdt=true&rt=nc

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by riggs336

I would guess that is the outcome the buyer who paid $26000+ for this grade A Nagurski is hoping for.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1935-Nation...rdt=true&rt=nc

That card doesn't look trimmed to me, but what do I know.

[vthobby]

looks pretty funky, the corner wear does not match the edges, whole lower left area stands out but what the heck do I know?

Peace, Mike

[perezfan]

I would guess it's the bottom border that was deemed trimmed.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I would guess it's the bottom border that was deemed trimmed.

The top and bottom looked bad with a quick look at the front. Then I looked at the back..... I think all four sides are trimmed.

[glynparson]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

That card doesn't look trimmed to me, but what do I know.

Then I sure as hell hope you haven’t been bitching about the tpgs missing the micro trim jobs that are actually well done.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by glynparson

Then I sure as hell hope you haven’t been bitching about the tpgs missing the micro trim jobs that are actually well done.

I beg your pardon?? Do you have me confused for another member?

[AnkurJ]

Here’s one I bought recently that fits the bill. It crossed at PSA as a 1 which was expected. The eye appeal is very sharp!

[MattyC]

I agree with Leon.

I've long been a believer in card over holder and the individual's eye trumping what some grader at a TPG says. So I have no problem paying say 5 money for a 1 or 2 if the card looks the part. In such cases it's usually a special freak specimen in question so it all comes down to the specific card.