How are the grading companies doing?

[felada]

When did sgc start assigning grades to altered cards? And why? They refuse to holder a caramel card that shows no evidence of trimming but measures 1/16 short based on dimensions on the standard catalog but will grade a rebacked card a 20?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by felada

When did sgc start assigning grades to altered cards? And why? They refuse to holder a caramel card that shows no evidence of trimming but measures 1/16 short based on dimensions on the standard catalog but will grade a rebacked card a 20?

what are u referring to?

[felada]

http://www.baggersauctions.com/DTL.j...AE18451886BFBE

[Leon]

Originally Posted by felada

http://www.baggersauctions.com/DTL.j...AE18451886BFBE

What lot specifically? Your link is a general one. I don't remember SGC giving numbers to altered cards (except hand cut strips)....

[BeanTown]

I think any hand cut card from the 19th century would be OK. Heck, Terry with TIK used to use that a sales aide. I also think S81 silks would be OK to be short as well. I didnt see the caramel card lot that was describe above.

[felada]

Leon
The oj spotted tie. Graded 20 (rebacked)

[Leon]

Originally Posted by felada

Leon
The oj spotted tie. Graded 20 (rebacked)

wow.....First time I have seen that. I hope it was a mistake but don't think it was. I don't' think I agree with them on this one.....but at least they noted it is rebacked. In my mind it should be AUT.....

ps..I should add, this being said, if it is an attempt at fixing the sepia cards grading criteria that doesn't matter too much, it's a good first attempt. We usually lament the gem photo cards that are graded a 1 or a 2, but with a back flaw, in the context of the ones that resemble a ghost, but with sharp corners, receiving a 5, 6 or 7.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by felada

Leon
The oj spotted tie. Graded 20 (rebacked)

Word back from SGC, just now, is that the rebacked card with a numerical grade is a mistake and it's being addressed.