How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Don</b><p>For pre-1920, I've always considered VG to EX (3-5) mid grade and below that low, above that high.<br><br>I would say for the rest of pre-war (1920-1941) it would be (4-6) as mid grade.<br><br>Is that pretty much how others define it or am I off base?

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>peter ullman</b><p>your definition works for me.<br><br>

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I would say a 5 is pretty high grade for most caramel cards. Try to find an E103 or E107 in a 5- it won't be easy.

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br><br>To me it really depends on the issue...there are many sets where if you can find a SGC 40 or PSA 3 you've really got a fairly high grade card...then many others you need a PSA 8 or 9....<br><br><br>Most of the really tough sets that are hard to come by in good condition I see it more like-<br><br>SGC 40 (hi-mid grade to high grade for some)<br>SGC 20-30 (mid-grade)<br>SGC 10 (low-grade)

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>It really depends on the set since many are more condition sensitive than others. As Barry stated though locating E103's and E107's even vg condition is a real chore and should be considered better than just middle of the road when found in that condition. Overall though I personally feel most of your caramel cards that grade vg to vg/ex are mid grade cards, give or take a few sets as mentioned above. Most caramel cards found in ex condition should be considered high grade in my opinion.<br><br>Tony A.

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Don</b><p>Good points on caramel cards. I was mainly thinking of tobacco cards when I made the post.

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>I agree with what others have said. It varies quite a bit from set to set. As Barry said, ex is high grade for most every E set, though even among them, some are tougher than others. Among T206s, although ex/mt is nothing to sneeze at, they do get particularly tough until it gets to really high grade, like nm/mt and above.<br>jimB

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>Now that caramel cards (at least E90-1s, judging from recent posts) fit into the T206 holders maybe we'll start seeing more high grade ones.

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>Hi Don,<br>In that case. <br>2-3 - low grade<br>4-5 - mid grade<br>6-7 - high grade <br>Again, give or take a few of the tougher &quot;T&quot; sets that should be looked upon differently.<br><br>

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>I agree with Davewhen it comes to popular but tough caramel card sets like the E94, E97 and E98:<br>SGC 40-60 (hi-mid grade to high grade for some) <br>SGC 20-30 (mid-grade) <br>SGC 10 (low-grade)<br><br>Finding E94s in SGC 60 is a chore.

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Mark L</b><p>&quot;I would say for the rest of pre-war (1920-1941) it would be (4-6) as mid grade.&quot;<br><br>If you look at E220's, E120's, and E121's, I'd say that it is very hard to find anything above a 6 or a 7. Often, a 4 is the mid-grade.

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Brandon Brown</b><p>What would you guys feel is the Low-mid-high breakdown on graded T205s with their condition sensitive borders?<br><br><br><br>Brandon<br><br><br>note- edited misspellings

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>Michael</b><p>Brandon-<br>For t205s, I have always considered it to break down like this in PSA grades (would be the same in SGC numbering)<br><br>PSA 7+- uber high grade<br>PSA 5-6- High grade<br>PSA 3-4- Mid Grade<br>PSA 1-2- Low Grade<br><br>There seems to be a lot more folks who are grading t205s in the PSA 1-2 area. To me it just isn't worth the grading fee.<br><br>Michael<br><br>

How do you define low-mid-high grade for pre-war cards?
 

Posted By: <b>bruce Dorskind</b><p><br><br><br>We believe that grade definitions vary from set to set<br><br>Our stated goal is to build the world's finest type collection<br>of pre 1960 type cards.<br><br>Generally we collect only ultra high grade examples<br><br>In most gum and tobacco sets that equates to a Grade 8 or 9<br><br>However in a number of E sets and the more obscure T, N and D sets<br>the highest obtainable grade may be as low as a 5<br><br>Whilst others may disagree- we believe that condition is extremely<br>important. On the other hand we are indifferent as to whom the player<br>representative is for a particular set. Accordingly, we tend not to focus<br>on Hall of Famers.<br><br>In more than 50 pre-war sets we have an example of the highest graded card.<br><br>Good luck with your collecting efforts<br><br>Bruce Dorskind<br>America's Toughest Want List