It's now official - Mastro trimmed hisT206 Wagner

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by bigwinnerx

Think it'll go for more. It has a story...and what a story. It's not just one of the regular others that come up with every passing REA auction. Gretzky, trimmed, various lawsuits and court cases...it's like a crime novel.

If you have 2 million to spend on a card, it's not your last dollars anyway, and it's a/the storied Wagner. Think of the auction description book that'll be written to describe it and the stories you'll get to pass on at your next swank cocktail party.

The Cobb/Edwards Wagner has a story too....how much would it sell for?

[ruth-gehrig]

I believe the main issue for us smaller people who can't afford million dollar cards and this hobby as a whole is how many other cards are in holders that don't match the card? How did it get slabbed that way? If it was a collaboration between Mastro and PSA/Orlando will it get admitted to???

[E93]

Originally Posted by ruth-gehrig

If it was a collaboration between Mastro and PSA/Orlando will it get admitted to???

For the record, Orlando did not start working at PSA until years after that Wagner was graded. It was the first card PSA graded.

As for the best unaltered Wagner, I think the PSA 5 (not the Jumbo PSA 5 MC) and three raw Wagners in private hands are the top candidates. The Jumbo would probably rank around #5 IMHO. It is a phenomenal card, but there are a few that are slightly better in my opinion, mostly due to not having the angle cut and top of the the adjoining card on the sheet showing.
JimB

[Peter_Spaeth]

Jim, notwithstanding his non-involvement I suspect Joe Orlando has known the truth about the card for some time, but that's just a personal opinion. It will be very interesting to see what David Hall -- who was there -- directs PSA to do now.

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by E93

For the record, Orlando did not start working at PSA until years after that Wagner was graded. It was the first card PSA graded.

As for the best unaltered Wagner, I think the PSA 5 (not the Jumbo PSA 5 MC) and three raw Wagners in private hands are the top candidates. The Jumbo would probably rank around #5 IMHO. It is a phenomenal card, but there are a few that are slightly better in my opinion, mostly due to not having the angle cut and top of the the adjoining card on the sheet showing.
JimB

+1

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by E93

As for the best unaltered Wagner, I think the PSA 5 (not the Jumbo PSA 5 MC) and three raw Wagners in private hands are the top candidates.
JimB

Why on earth would someone not have their raw Wagner T206 graded and slabbed?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Why on earth would someone not have their raw Wagner T206 graded and slabbed?

If you know it's real and have no intention of selling it, why bother?

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If you know it's real and have no intention of selling it, why bother?

Why? Because no one lives forever and you can't take it with you. Well, you could but it would be stupid.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Why? Because no one lives forever and you can't take it with you. Well, you could but it would be stupid.

I am sure the folks who own raw Wagners never thought of that, but perhaps they are reading this thread and will be grateful for your input.

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Why? Because no one lives forever and you can't take it with you. Well, you could but it would be stupid.

What does life or death have to do with getting a card slabbed? Have we slipped that far?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Why on earth would someone not have their raw Wagner T206 graded and slabbed?

If you are not going to sell it, and are not a slab collector, why on earth WOULD you?

I think the current owner of the Mastro Wagner got it right.

[barrysloate]

The finest untrimmed Wagner is owned by one of our board members and he has no intention of ever getting it professionally graded. He's simply not interested and doesn't care.

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

The finest untrimmed Wagner is owned by one of our board members and he has no intention of ever getting it professionally graded. He's simply not interested and doesn't care.

Any pic ?

Originally Posted by E93

For the record, Orlando did not start working at PSA until years after that Wagner was graded. It was the first card PSA graded.

As for the best unaltered Wagner, I think the PSA 5 (not the Jumbo PSA 5 MC) and three raw Wagners in private hands are the top candidates. The Jumbo would probably rank around #5 IMHO. It is a phenomenal card, but there are a few that are slightly better in my opinion, mostly due to not having the angle cut and top of the the adjoining card on the sheet showing.
JimB

It is verry cool that 3 great condition Wagner is still Raw in private collection

Any pic of these 3 Raw Wagner ?

[barrysloate]

Nelson- I believe he has posted it before. Also, it is pictured in an archive of T206 Wagners that I of course have no idea how to find.

[ruth-gehrig]

Is it known who exactly was in the room when the card was graded? Was Mastro there??

[jhs5120]

Personally, I have no problem with that Wagner designated an "8" - let's face it, it is a near mint card. Trimmed or not. There have always been rumors surrounding that card and I personally have no problem making it an exception to the rule.

[benjulmag]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Nelson- I believe he has posted it before. Also, it is pictured in an archive of T206 Wagners that I of course have no idea how to find.

This is the image Barry's referring to:

[Runscott]

It's interesting how all of this has played out. For years we were told that there were original photos of the untrimmed Gretzky Wagner, yet no one would post them. Then a book comes out with 'the picture', and it's horrible and you still can't tell

Given that Mastro has now admitted to the trimming, will we finally get to see a clear, color photo of what it looked like before?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

This is the image Barry's referring to:

Thanks for posting it Corey. A truly spectacular card.

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

This is the image Barry's referring to:

Beautiful.

Ricky Y

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

This is the image Barry's referring to:

wow nice Wagner. The owner of that card is a member here ?

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

This is the image Barry's referring to:

That's a beauty!!!

How did you come across this card?

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

This is the image Barry's referring to:

Wow !!! Beautiful Wagner !!!

Thanks for posting that-

Sincerely, Clayton

[Shoele$$]

Originally Posted by E93

For the record, Orlando did not start working at PSA until years after that Wagner was graded. It was the first card PSA graded.

Exactly, Joe is what in his late 30's? That puts him around 16-17 years old when the card was graded. He was still popping pimples and learning how to drive when that decision was being made. A little too much emphasis on Orlando when it comes to PSA's role in the card, lol.