1956 Mantle Advice Needed Sgc 96

[Tao_Moko]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

hadn't read the entire thread, but

here's a formula i tend to stick to:

1. submit in holder for a cross. be sure to designate a 9 as minimum grade.*
2. do not expect it to cross the first, second or third time.
3. after the 3rd strike, try a minimum grade of 8.5
4. repeat.
5. once/if it crosses submit for a bump a couple of times.


i would not advise cracking anything out of that magnitude.

have had several nice examples cross/bump using this formula.

it does carry some significant consideration in submittal fees, but the eventual landing of a 9 will most definitely recoupe any and all resources and then a whole lot more.

tell me how southern italy was and send some limoncello and a post card.

* this is very important. if you do not mark a 9 as minimum grade, they will crack it out and grade at whatever they seem fit. as long as you mark a 9 as the MG then your card will stay encapsulated in the sgc holder.

And people continue to pay for the grade? Evidence of an extremely flawed system if what you say actually works. Not to derail the thread on tpg bashing, but c'mon!