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Bottom of the NinthI am under the impression that GAI will holder any card not warranting a numerical grade, as Authentic indicating the alteration on the reverse of the flip. PSA will also do it for any card if you place a note attached to the protecto of the card requesting them to do so. I just exchanged emails with Sean from SGC yesterday and hope I hope he does not mind that I reproduce it here for everyone. He has very specifically and articulately explained SGC's position. The purpose of the Auth holder is to put cards in the holder that would not typically be graded i.e. miscut cards, or cards that have minor problems or do not meet size requirements for a number of different reasons. We do not feel it is appropriate to put cards in the holder that have been purposely altered
(color added, power erased, rebacked, hole filled, etc) to enhance the appearance or condition of the card. I realize the policy is not an exact science and we do look at cards and circumstances on a case by case basis. I hope you understand our position.