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Tim JamesWow,this thread has mushroomed.The bottom line is,what grade or who will give a grade when it comes to these issues.I don't think the soaking aspect would affect anything,if a card gets a high mark the bidding community will go for it.When you talk about vintage cards there is no way you can discern what has or hasn't been done to a specimen,if it gets a grade it is a good bet.I would say soaking would not have a negetive affect on the grading of a card.If it gets slabbed,who's the wiser? There is no way anyone would know.We could dream of "virgin" cards,but who could substantiate the claim?