My N173 Old Judge got a SGC 84 I'm Shocked

[WillowGrove]

Hi - I'm still pretty new to the site and I love it. I thought I'd post a shot of and Old Judge I got graded. It seems to be one of the highest I can find in this new world of graded cards.

Thought you fellow pre-1900 collectors might like to see it.

From what I can find on psa and SGC - there are not many of these cards around at all. graded or not. Are these cards considered the most collectable or is there another pre-1900 set that has as many players but is more sought after?

I've was an active collector in the 70's and now that I am re-engaging with the hobby, I would like to hear your thoughts on this set. thanks

[teetwoohsix]

I just have a comment-that is one BEAUTIFUL card!!!!Congrats on the grade!!!

Sincerely,Clayton

[barrysloate]

That's is a truly amazing grade. I remember a few years ago I submitted two seemingly pristine N173's- possibly the best I had ever seen- to SGC to be graded, and both still only came back 80's. So an 84 is really up there. Beautiful card!

[sgbernard]

Wow, that's awesome! Congrats. If you'd prefer to have a new car, that could probably be arranged, but I might stick with the card

[Robextend]

That is an awesome card, congrats!!

Is there a reason SGC didn't list the "batting" variation on the flip? I am not an expert on OJ's by any means, just wondering if that was standard practice for the 1888-89 set.

Rob

[WillowGrove]

and Barry you helped me decide to use SGC - so thanks again

[vwtdi]

Great looking N173 and my favorite 19th century set. Not sure why there aren't many graded, I have 6 with 2 of them still raw. Sometimes I think the SGC holder overwhelms the card sizewise and thats probably why I haven't submitted the other 2 yet.

[HRBAKER]

Congrats, you must be a proud parent! It's a beauty!

[oldjudge]

Nice card. I would, howver, take Seth's offer of the car. No one I know cares what grade SGC gives a cabinet--the only grades people I know care about are nice or not nice. I don't think you could find an N173 collector who obsesses over grades (or grades his cabinets for that matter).