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Eric BrehmI don't know if the new flip style with "EX" and "5" on separate lines was introduced at the same time as the new half-grade system, or slightly earlier, but Doug you're probably right that this card likely was graded when the 5.5 was already available, and thus not awarded in this case. On the other hand, from the stories I've heard, sending a card in for grading or review more than once often produces different results. With a card like '52 Mantle though, it is very expensive every time you do it, since they require that you pay for a higher service level based on the value of the card. Tough game to play.