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even though smr comes out a month early, it and vcp are already yesterday's news already.

literally. pun intended.

i've gone well above both for shining examples.

and was worried about it (for a month or so).

a few years later, they seem to have been absolute wonderful decisions.


and for the record, i would never think that smr is even remotely close on cards on the high end of the grading spectrum.

commons and low grade example of stars are closer to correct, but for the high end stuff smr is sometimes a solid 6 months to years behind today's pricing.

and probably intentionally done for "replacement value" should something transpire while a card is in their possession.