SGC Are you kidding me?

[ajg]

I can't make this stuff up. I sent in a T201 Double Folder Lajoie to SGC to get graded. Never in a million years would I think that SGC would actually take this card and FOLD IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT IN A SLAB. I am sure they have graded hundreds, if not thousands, of T201s.

They destroyed my card. I would like to be reimbursed for the damage they caused by sheer incompetence. Instead they offered me a $30 credit towards a future grading. No thanks.... I will pass

They graded the folded card a 1.5 and when I sent it back they still graded it a 1.5 so I guess folded=unfolded.

[bobbyw8469]

Geez....how does that even happen!?!?!??!?!

[Leon]

Lol

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by ajg

I can't make this stuff up. I sent in a T201 Double Folder Lajoie to SGC to get graded. Never in a million years would I think that SGC would actually take this card and FOLD IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT IN A SLAB. I am sure they have graded hundreds, if not thousands, of T201s.

They destroyed my card. I would like to be reimbursed for the damage they caused by sheer incompetence. Instead they offered me a $30 credit towards a future grading. No thanks.... I will pass

They graded the folded card a 1.5 and when I sent it back they still graded it a 1.5 so I guess folded=unfolded.

The cards came folded in packs just as T202s did. I will agree that they should not have folded it for grading presentation but why shouldn't the card grade the same folded vs unfolded AND how did they destroy the card? It was a 1.5 to start with, if I am understanding you correctly.

[Snowman]

Did they really fold it though? Or did you just unfold it?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Lorewalker beat me to it.

[Jay Wolt]

The T201's were the 1st vintage set I bought. Was in the early '80's at a coin shop.
I never like the Lajoie image, & think the folded image looks better.
I never saw the folded image before, since every T201 I've ever seen was unfolded.
SGC screwed up, but fixed it in the end, with out destroying the card as Lorewalker stated.
No harm, no foul

[jayshum]

I've seen raw T201s for sale at shows that were folded and in regular top loaders. It does surprise me when I see them like that since you can't see the entire card and it's condition.

[bigfish]

Originally Posted by ajg

I can't make this stuff up. I sent in a T201 Double Folder Lajoie to SGC to get graded. Never in a million years would I think that SGC would actually take this card and FOLD IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT IN A SLAB. I am sure they have graded hundreds, if not thousands, of T201s.

They destroyed my card. I would like to be reimbursed for the damage they caused by sheer incompetence. Instead they offered me a $30 credit towards a future grading. No thanks.... I will pass

They graded the folded card a 1.5 and when I sent it back they still graded it a 1.5 so I guess folded=unfolded.

It looks like a beat up card to begin with. How did they destroy it? Maybe they made a mistake. I think it looks cool. How much do you want for it?

[luciobar1980]

Count me as also confused. How is the card destroyed?? It's meant to be folded. If you don't like that they folded it for aesthetic reasons, ok.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by luciobar1980

Count me as also confused. How is the card destroyed?? It's meant to be folded. If you don't like that they folded it for aesthetic reasons, ok.

It didn't hurt the card at all but it's still funny. How many of these have any members seen, folded when slabbed? Must have been a novice grader or person encapsulating.

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[ajg]

Agree Leon. I should have kept the card encapsulated as it was. A true one of one. I just want to understand SGC's thought process when handling, grading and finally folding the card. I would assume there is a standard holder for T201 and the original holder ain't it.