What does "A" really mean?

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Posted By: Joe Pelaez

TBOB - JASON. that's an interesting thought.

Don't think the graders aren't listening.

When I bid on this card, http://cgi.ebay.com/T210-Smith-Batting-Lynchburg-SGC-Authentic-Centered_W0QQitemZ300123626091QQihZ020QQcategoryZ5 7993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

My thoughts were, I'm collecting a sub set, of a tough set, with the possibility of going after the whole set. (T210 640)

We're talking about a fierce case of insanity.
In my opinion, that's a set that should be started when you're in your twenties, or thirties. ... just to see how far you can go.

Anyway, getting back to the series two Smith batting.

I've recently started that set, and I needed that card.
We all agree, it's a beautiful card, BUT we all know that it received an "A" for an unknown reason.

If you look at the history of that auction, you'll see that david_slomer won the card fair and square.
To say that he chased the card, is an understatement.

If we read his "ME" - we get a better picture of Mr david_slomer.
I think that we can all agree, that david_slomer is a Happy Card Flipper.

BTW, I want to thank you guys for being straight forward with your take on the "A" question.

Back to the card.

Here we have a classic case of an off the wall set collector, and a Happy Card Flipper.

The nut, (me) took a shot on a high max based on the "A" factor.
Hoping of course to get it for less.

Let's face it, the card has been in some way shape or form, has been toyed with. ... otherwise they would not have given it an "A".

I notice where david_slomer has listed a couple of T210's for resale.

I'll be interested to see how he will list the T210 Smith batting series 2.

I don't mind losing to another card collector, but being chased by a Happy Card Flipper is insulting.

Thanks again for your take.
Joe