2016 REA Catalog is here!

[CMIZ5290]

Pete- 90% or better of my SGC graded T206s were from many years ago, and for the most part, they are solid cards for the grade given. There was a time when they were close with PSA, both in grade evaluations and prices realized. All I'm saying is that ship has long since sailed. Hell, I remember when GAI came out, and some of their prices were exceeding PSA, look at them now...

[the 'stache]

Got mine today in Flower Mound (Dallas), TX, and just opened it. Seeing and smelling this beauty is the official start to spring for me.

[khkco4bls]

Boy i'm glad i don't collect cards..

[T206Collector]

I hate PSA's inconsistency as much as anybody, but that Rucker with the crease isn't a crease it all -- it's a scratch in the plastic that carries into the frame above the card.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

I hate PSA's inconsistency as much as anybody, but that Rucker with the crease isn't a crease it all -- it's a scratch in the plastic that carries into the frame above the card.

From the description:

Originally Posted by http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=39478

Extremely close inspection by REA reveals a crease in the upper right corner, more easily visible from the reverse, which would cause us to grade this card at a lower level than PSA, but whatever its grade, it is undeniably a beautiful and extremely crisp card.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

From the description:

looks like a crease it is!!!!

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

looks like a crease it is!!!!

The perils of buying the grade without reading the description. Yeesh.

In this respect, I have seen way more PSA 5+ cards with wrinkles and creases than SGC 60+. The criticism of SGC from the PSA crowd tends to be around centering and corner wear. But, I have never seen an SGC 60+ with a wrinkle or a crease. And that is why I feel more comfortable buying high grade T206 cards online in SGC holders. In a way, SGC assumes you can see the cornerwear and centering yourself. They are much better at telling you about the hidden flaws.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

looks like a crease it is!!!!

At least it wasn't put on the BST accepting offers. Then there'd be trouble.