Does it make any difference if I grade this?

[Peter_Spaeth]

If no question on authenticity and no intent to sell, it doesn't make sense to me to slab most cards these days.

[rand1com]

I would slab it. It will be slabbed only "Authentic" but to me it would be worth the expense to do it especially if you are not in a big hurry to get it back if you submit to PSA or if you would like to get it back quickly, send it to SGC and you will have it back in your hands in a few weeks.

[Vintagedeputy]

I’m different and weird. I grade stuff not based on if it may or may not be “worth it”.

I like the encapsulation, the authentication and the look of a labeled slab. Makes it a helluva lot easier to sell later too when I’m gone.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

I’m different and weird. I grade stuff not based on if it may or may not be “worth it”.

I like the encapsulation, the authentication and the look of a labeled slab. Makes it a helluva lot easier to sell later too when I’m gone.

I agree with this. I would get it graded even if no immediate plans to sell personally. But only you can answer if it would be worth the expense to you.

[BobbyStrawberry]

I also would not bother. The postmark and cancellation would be enough for me.

[ullmandds]

Id slab because everything is for sale/negotiable at some point.

[Rhotchkiss]

Depends on motivation/intent.

If you plan on selling it, I would absolutely grade it- SGC so you get a numerical grade.

If you are just going to keep it indefinitely, then whatever makes you happy.

Nice card BTW. And know that some PC collectors prefer the postal stamp and appreciate the content if the writing

[JollyElm]

If it's cheap enough (and the wait isn't long...hello, SGC) to grade it, I say definitely do it. Like other have said, it protects it, plus it's easier to take out and show people this cool piece from 1909 when it's sitting protected in a slab.

[Luke]

Like everyone is saying it just depends on if you want to. I would because I like how the holders look uniform and have a little label stating what the card is. I like that look better than a top loader. If that has no appeal to you, then there's no real reason. Then the only consideration is, eventually someone will probably grade it and sell it. Would it be cheaper to get that done now?

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Depends on motivation/intent.

If you plan on selling it, I would absolutely grade it- SGC so you get a numerical grade.

If you are just going to keep it indefinitely, then whatever makes you happy.

Nice card BTW. And know that some PC collectors prefer the postal stamp and appreciate the content if the writing

+1 agree if the intent is to sell it then it would be worth getting it graded. Easier to sell and it protects it.
I also like that it has writing on it adds character to it

[Lobo Aullando]

I remember getting a good shudder from post #4 in this thread: https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=295781