Interesting question. I know that when it comes to grading the S74-1 white version silks that were originally issued with a paper/cardboard backing attached, SGC will only give a silk without the backing an "A" grade, despite how nice or rough the actual silk is.
Have pondered if this isn't actually a great idea. Also wondered if this wouldn't also make sense for grading other issues that are also not always seen/sold in complete and original form. Like items that were originally issued with tabs attached (Redman Tobacco, Zeenuts, etc.). Giving such cards with the tabs removed only an "A" grade would definitely let a collector know it was not as originally issued.
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