Grading of 1914 B-18 Blankets
 

Will the TPG's ever start assigning numerical grades to the 1914 B-18 Blankets? I know SGC slabs them authentic but will not grade them. Is there room for the prices to grow if they do start to grade them?

Re: Grading of 1914 B-18 Blankets
 

I'd like to think that potential price appreciation is independent of TPGs grading them numerically or as Auth. B18s command relatively low prices for three main reasons: 1) They're common relative to other tobacco era cards, 2) The depiction of the players is less than impressive; and 3) Due to their size, they may be considered somewhat awkward to display or store.

Although I'm no longer with Beckett, I know BVG will assign numerical grades on these. Keep in mind a lot of these were sewn into blankets and such, then later trimmed out. Those will only get an Authentic-Altered grade. I actually like these and just picked up a Walter Johnson and Zach Wheat in trade. I wish I had not sold my Shoeless Joe Jackson, but it remains the single most affordable Jackson period "card-like item" along with the Fatima Cleveland Team Card.