I totally forgot PWCC had an auction ending tonight

[BeanTown]

I don't keep up with PWCC as I'm sure someone else will replace them as a PSA outlet for altered cards. Questionable business practices and all the bad press has to catch up with them. So, how is Small Traditions looking as I hear they are gaining in popularity.

[Peter_Spaeth]

There are numerous outlets for altered cards. PWCC is high profile, but all the focus on them (part of which was due to the ability to track before and after scans) should not leave the impression they are unique in this regard.

[T206Collector]

Poor Jackie...

Originally Posted by corndog

Card is in the newest PWCC Ebay auction.

Purchased raw for $900.00 on May 05, 2015. Seller mentions a surface crease.

"You are bidding on a 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie card. The card is a great looking card. It has 4 nice corners, and nicely centered. It has a stain on the back of the card and also has a surface crease. Check the pictures. . Free shipping"

Links to first purchase:
Worthpoint - https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...-rc-1753033429
CardTarget - http://www.cardtarget.com/cards/53513

Card is now a SGC 7 with a glowing description.

"Those who've studied the '48 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie know quickly how this example is a world apart from the rest. Easily ranking among the finest copies we've had the pleasure of brokering in our long tenure and conservatively ranking within the top 30% of our quality spectrum. This card lights up the room with its glowing lemon-yellow background and virtually 50-50 centering. The borders are virtually immaculate, the periphery is blemish free and the card stock is NM-MT. Furthermore, three corners are pin-point sharp while the bottom right has a microscopic touch present at the extreme point. An exceedingly light horizontal print roller mark through Jackie's hat is all that keeps from grading higher. In conclusion, this is simply a world class example of a highly significant production, both in the world in trading cards and our country's culture and history."

Stain reduced at the top of the card front. Edges (especially at the top) are significantly better. No mention of the crease.

PWCC listing - https://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-Leaf-J...wAAOSw7gpdlmJK

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[perezfan]

Ugh...

How many 1948-49 Leafs does that make now? Hate to say it, but I'd be suspicious of any '48-'49 Leaf Cards graded "5" or better.