There are so many factors in opening a pack as you all mentioned. Once, I opened a cello 1959 Christmas pack (I know its not the same as a factory pack) that had a 59 Mantle showing. The centering was good, so I thought I would open it and have the Mantle graded as it should have been protected all those years. I had all cards graded. The Mantle came back a PSA 6, which is not bad. I also had all the other cards graded. Most came back a 5 or 6 with only one or so 4's and a couple of 7's. I still have all the cards. I think in this case it was a push/pull.
I keep leaning toward the thought that once it's opened - it's opened and can NEVER be corrected.
Another interesting question is: Should one sell it themselves or send to an auction house (If they decide to sell it). Just like opening it, once it's sold - it's sold.
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