Grading Older Cards

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Originally Posted by 3arod13

I never understood grades of older cards. I've seen some that looked really nice for their age (early 1900's), but the grade seemed low to me. Are they graded with the same grading system for later year and current cards? I just don't think you can use one grading system for all cards. You have to consider the age and all the years it had to survive until today. Just curious from those collectors who collector early cards. Thanks!

I was the same as you, thought older ones might be graded different, but from my short time on here, and what I have found in my research, it seems they are all graded the same.

I have noticed, and you will to, if you search e-bay, A/H's, and the like, the grading system is a lot more strict nowadays than it use to be imo.

I have seen some older graded cards receive a 4 or better but then you see a newer card graded lower that is in way better condition/shape.

If I was smart, I would have had mine graded years ago as I am now afraid that most of mine will receive a 2 or 3, if I am lucky, whereas if I had them done years ago, most would have received a 5 to 7, imo.