CGC M116 "Proof" Grading

[brianp-beme]

And here is my type from the REA lot, Charlie Smith.

Brian

[shammus]

Thanks for posting this Hunter and great question!

So has anyone succeeded in getting these cards slabbed in any sort of a "Authetic" holder at any point? I know I've owned one of these slabbed by SGC at point and another by GAI, oddly enough.

I feel like they should be putting these into some sort of an authentic holder even if it's not one pertaining to the m116 issue or a "Proof" itself.

This all seems similar to the concept of an e107 Type 2 I suppose you could say.....it's kinda like the original, but with the different paper stock and other differences, it's clearly something else not a part of the manufactured issue. However, for the e107s, I remember not only did SGC used to slab those, but some of them made it into a numerical holder too! And, the ACC even gave them their own e107-2 designation....heh

[asoriano]

I also have an example from the REA lot. Thin stock.

[calvindog]

Thanks, Adam and Leon for the kind words on the T3 Chase proof (with the Red Kleinow ghost image on the back, but that's for another day).

I'm not sure why SGC and CGC don't grade the ad cut-outs; as long as they're correctly labeled, what's the downside? I suppose they're not cards per se, but I know that SGC certainly has graded notebook cut-outs and schedules, and even the Derby Cigars issue which I believe were simply hand cut from Derby Cigar advertising if I recall.

For the most part, I'd want thin, hand-cut ad pieces slabbed just for their protection. Perhaps it's a slippery slope and that's why they're rejected.

[atx840]

I've had this one for 15+ years and from the limited research on it I don't think it is anything special, let alone a proof.




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[tycobb]

Originally Posted by atx840

I've had this one for 15+ years and from the limited research on it I don't think it is anything special, let alone a proof.




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Super nice Titus Chris !! Is your Thomas on thin or thick card stock ? I have several that are thick stock .


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[Rhotchkiss]

I don’t know much about the printing process, but the two proofs I own have markings on the borders

[notfast]

I wonder if CGC would slab these type of cards as ad/banner cutouts if asked.

[Leon]

Great cards. I think there is a good chance that your M116 is a real, blank backed M116, as it looks a little different and appears, from on screen, to be on thicker stock.

Originally Posted by atx840

I've had this one for 15+ years and from the limited research on it I don't think it is anything special, let alone a proof.




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