Wwn54d?

[bbcard1]

Hey guys, I just bought this card from another N54er. It was exactly as he described it...an sgc 40 / VG. I paid around $425 for it. By way of comparison, the asking price on 2s on ebay are about that.

I crack the cases. i don't like slabbed cards and I have s completely raw set.

Here's my conflict. It's a very weak 4. If I bust it out, it would probably go as a 2. I think I can shop around and get a 2 with good eye appeal for $275 or so...that would fit into my set fine.

Have not and do not plan to ask for a refund. The guy is a collector and he used the $ to buy something else. Besides, it was what he said it was...it just doesn't look as good in person as on the scan or as the grade would indicate. Would you:

1) List it on ebay figuring someone would buy the holder

2) Bust it and don't worry about it. You probably paid a little dear for it, but you get good buys as well and it all evens out

3) Consign it

4) You paid about right. Don't worry about it.

or something else?

[Ladder7]

You're in a real conundrum there. But why does it matter that it's a N54'r? I'd think you're a real tool if I was the seller.

[bbcard1]

I only mention it because N54ers are such great guys...mostly ;-)...unless the seller owned the grading company, it's not his fault.

[ullmandds]

Looks like a psa 4 to me but the insert appears to be sgc? I'd deslab it...wet and iron the corners a bit til they're sharp...and be happy with it!

[doug.goodman]

Oops, I meant option 2.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Looks like a 3 to me - a weak 3, but still a 3.

[Gradedcardman]

Ebay. Someone will pay for the grade without scoping the card.

[tbob]

SGC 20, maybe a 30 on a good day, certainly would never grade a 40 (3) with SGC.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by tbob

SGC 20, maybe a 30 on a good day, certainly would never grade a 40 (3) with SGC.

" It was exactly as he described it...an sgc 40 / VG."

[HRBAKER]

siuamo

[Exhibitman]

Looks like a vg card to me assuming the back is OK. Per SGC:

"90/10 or better centering, corners more rounded--but not excessive, stronger creasing may exist. Poorer focus, registration, and discoloration, and staining are more noticeable."

[mintacular]

I feel you might be confusing eye appeal with technical grade. I admit my posts of "low grade" cards with great eye appeal is confusing as per the original poster's question i.e. I realize that my 3s and worse are not typical of cards in that grade. That said, I still don't think the original card should grade a 3 and/or do not represent the average VG 3 cards I see; actually don't think it meets the requirements at all as the corners exhibit excessive wear/roundness which according to SGC is not permissable for a a 3