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Posted By: barrysloate

I find something a bit odd with cards encapsulated in "Authentic" holders. I have, for example, an N300 Anson that has a little touch-up on the corners so SGC put it in an "AUTH" holder. While I don't dispute the fact they won't grade it because of the touch-up, does anybody really need to have someone else tell them that the card is authentic? I think any novice can look at the card and see it is a real N300 and not a reprint. So does the label offer any information that we couldn't determine on our own? It would be more useful if there was a mention of the color added, which is not there. I think the designation "authentic" could be improved upon and the labels could offer more specific information.