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Old 02-17-2007, 06:43 PM
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Default How does a card like this survive?

Posted By: Damian Anderson

http://cgi.ebay.com/1911-T206-WHITE-BORDER-NAP-LAJOIE-THROWING-PSA-MINT-9_W0QQitemZ230092885193QQihZ013QQcategoryZ31718QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem>

I am sure many here have drooled all over this auction, much like I have. My question is how does a card like this survive the years in such outstanding condition? I bet most T206's didn't look this good right out of the pack. That sucker is snow white. I have sent many T206's in for grading and highest I have been able to achieve are 7's, and they were very nice cards albeit, but in believable condition. I am not saying this card is doctored, matter of fact, for the sake of conversation let's assume it's not. Anyone have any thoughts or stories on how such specimens exist? I am sure there have been finds in the past of mint cards, but does anyone know the stories and circumstance as to how cards like this remained in untouched condition for decades? Cards were at least handled a little bit before they were put away and stored and should exhibit some wear right? This seems on the verge of impossible to me. It boggles my mind!! Thanks for any insight, opinions, or responses.

Damian

Edited to add: Sorry for posting a current auction, but I figured it has had a big fat BIN on it for a day or so, so really not much too expose here except the topic I am curious about.