Grading Old Judges (or not?)

[oldjudge]

I hate to answer such a long question with such a short answer, but I don't grade cards for my collection. It isn't so much that I think the grading system for Old Judges is seriously flawed (it is, but that's not my primary reason), it's that I have a lot of cards and grading them all would be a waste of money and it would be too bulky. Having said that, to sell cards you need to have them graded. Therefore, if I had some Old Judges to sell I would probably grade them. To maximize the price I would probably choose PSA. Again, this has nothing to do with the quality of the grading or the holders (I think SGC is better on both counts). It's just that for some reason PSA cards realize more.

[oldjudge]

John--Those cards are amazing. Thanks for posting them.

[wonkaticket]

David some have a spot of paper loss some have a bit of period writing or a mild wrinkle or something.

Here's a few beauties. I'm sure Jay will remember the now SGC 10's below. They came from a great historical collection, twice if you count Jay's collection which I do.

Spots of paper loss on the reverse.



Again, I'll take a great image over a grade most anytime when it comes to these cards.

[RCMcKenzie]

Great cards, y'all. I would always rather a card that I'd want to bid on be dog-eared in a top-loader or in an AUT or 1 holder..

[barrysloate]

John displayed some beautiful cards, and as he and Jay said, serious OJ collectors care almost entirely about how strong and clear the image is. Sure, any collector would prefer that there is no back damage, that can never be an asset, but the photo makes the card. Even sillier is a card with a nearly faded image that gets a 6 or a 7 because it has square corners and little wear. It goes against all common sense, but the TPG's are stubborn and will only grade an OJ based on its technical flaws. Eye appeal does not factor in. If you like encapsulated cards, send them in and just ignore the label.