"A" graded cards...."A" for Affordable and Awesome (sometimes)....Show us your A's

[GeoPoto]

Al Orth had an interesting career. Known as the "Curveless Wonder" because he wouldn't throw the curve, he pitched well enough to figure in 393 decisions in 15 MLB seasons, including leading MLB in wins in 1906. He also had 464 hits. He umpired when necessary as a player and once umpired and pinch hit in the same game. After his playing days were over, he became a full-time MLB umpire and in 1917 was the umpire when Toney and Vaughn each pitched 9 innings of no-hit baseball, the only time it has happened.
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[fkm_bky]

No issue for me, especially to fill out a type card at a cost effective level. Great cards guys!

Bill

[thecomebacker]

No problem at all with A’s.
Especially when they are all hand-cut in the first place.

[tedzan]

And, I don't want to forget these two St. Louis guys. It's not often you see Demmitt & O'Hara looking as nice as these two.


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[Jason19th]

Three Cubans who played in the majors. The Viola has back damage, not really sure why the other two are A’s

[the-illini]

I will buy OJ's like this from anyone who doesn't like the A grade!

[cardsagain74]

I'm in the minority, but A is "avoid" for me. Especially since it's just post-war stuff.

Even though an A card is obviously authentic, knowing that it's been intentionally altered really takes away from that genuine, vintage feel of it. I know that isn't the most logical line of reasoning, but this is a rare time when I'm ok with not being quite rational

So from a collecting standpoint, I'd prefer a grade 1 to an 10-looking A every time.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by the-illini

I will buy OJ's like this from anyone who doesn't like the A grade!

Pretty sure a lot of 1s-3s can be trimmed real nice to make great As. I guess you pay for the work when you see As go for more than 1s and 2s but its not secret work .