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Posted By: boxingcardman

I got a call once from SGC in regard to an uncatalogued boxing card that a collector was trying to have encapsulated. I'd seen the card in person and knew what it was and was able to vouch for it so they could encapsulate. As for how I assess a card like that, I look at it, compare it with known cards from the era for printing technique, paper, aging, cut, etc., and decide what I think. See, ultimately, it all comes down to someone's opinion. SGC at least I know is very good about soliciting outside expert opinions on a rare or previously unencapsulated issue.