8K for an altered 51B Mantle?

[MattyC]

Perhaps a collector just got frustrated with how unappealing almost every numerically graded example of this card looks, and based on his resources sprung for one he liked. I've seen AUTHs of certain cards spike very high in the past, in those rare instances when the sheer eye appeal is fantastic.

One normally has to pay six digits for a PSA/SGC 8 of that card, to see one that presents as handsomely.

[Peter_Spaeth]

To me an altered card is essentially worthless. I suspect the buyer has something in mind and did not buy it for the aesthetics alone.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

To me an altered card is essentially worthless. I suspect the buyer has something in mind and did not buy it for the aesthetics alone.

That is the way I look at it as well. Imo, leave the card alone and also imo, if you are altering it, you are trying to hide something.

Personally, I can never see me buying an altered card, even if, for some reason, it has been graded by a reputable company.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by irv

That is the way I look at it as well. Imo, leave the card alone and also imo, if you are altering it, you are trying to hide something.

Personally, I can never see me buying an altered card, even if, for some reason, it has been graded by a reputable company.

Problem is youll never know youve bought an altered card.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

To me an altered card is essentially worthless. I suspect the buyer has something in mind and did not buy it for the aesthetics alone.

I agree with both of your assertions. If it gets submitted enough and perhaps by adding rougher edges, it will likely receive a numerical grade.

[MattyC]

That's one heck of a gamble for the hypothetical person seeking to get into a numerical grade, betting 8k that all that recoloring and corner rebuilding will get past PSA or SGC or BVG-- on a high profile card they are sure to scrutinize with extra care. Also add in the repeated grading fee for a card of that stated value. Newly graded to the hobby dead centered, high grade Mantle rookies are also rather conspicuous cards, which would add another layer of difficulty. Clearly the alterations were done in a manner that made them detectable already by both TPGs. Time will tell. Wish I could find one like that unaltered!