Please help Just got a t206 need opinions on it being tampered with

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Eric--



I can't believe you are excusing the Seller's horrible shipping just because the card wasn't damaged! The slab IS part of the card & it was smashed for lack of a couple of pieces of cardboard, a proper envelope & hence an unhappy customer. --and I don't consider $30 a small shipment, altho that's not the point anyhow.



An item should be properly packaged no matter WHAT it is or WHAT it costs!

+1

Good points, Fred. There is no doubt that the slab is important. You pay a price for a grade and to get it entombed and we all know that the condition of the slab does in fact matter...especially if you display your cards.

[arc2q]

I don't think anyone is excusing the mistake in shipping or saying it does not matter. I think the bottom line is many in this community are too quick to throw around accusations of tampering and threaten negative action when a little patience would be more prudent.

Its fine to discuss these things here and get feedback. But it is also important to remember this is the most widely-used forum for vintage cards and anything negative said here about a seller/dealer has potential consequences for that person's business and reputation. The OP raised sinister accusations of tampering when it was clear this was just a case of minor damage in shipping.

The shipper made a mistake. It was a minor mistake at best that is easily corrected. Give that person a chance to make it right before turning it into a referendum. SGC will reholder that card for $5 with a 2 day turnaround. It's really not that big of a deal.

[Buythatcard]

Originally Posted by arc2q

I don't think anyone is excusing the mistake in shipping or saying it does not matter. I think the bottom line is many in this community are too quick to throw around accusations of tampering and threaten negative action when a little patience would be more prudent.

Its fine to discuss these things here and get feedback. But it is also important to remember this is the most widely-used forum for vintage cards and anything negative said here about a seller/dealer has potential consequences for that person's business and reputation. The OP raised sinister accusations of tampering when it was clear this was just a case of minor damage in shipping.

The shipper made a mistake. It was a minor mistake at best that is easily corrected. Give that person a chance to make it right before turning it into a referendum. SGC will reholder that card for $5 with a 2 day turnaround. It's really not that big of a deal.

Well said, Andrew.