I like my 1914 Cracker Jacks Stained

[hcv123]

To me - regarding this issue specifically - a few well placed caramel stains enhances the eye appeal!

[ValKehl]

Unstained Cracker Jacks of WaJo would be beyond my collecting budget!

[BeanTown]

Having a stain on the 14 CJ would be a must for me. Its like having a stamp with the postmark on the back of an old postcard. It validates it!!!! Plus you know it hasnt been cleaned!!!

[investinrookies]

Originally Posted by hcv123

To me - regarding this issue specifically - a few well placed caramel stains enhances the eye appeal!

This

[HexsHeroes]

I do not mind the staining on the 1914 CJ, but the grading disparities when stains are present was enough to discourage me from going any farther than the two Detroit Tigers cards I own. The condition of the #122 Bush is a decent mid-quality card, but I have no doubts PSA would “only” grade somewhere between a 2 or 3 with the present stains. #114 Moriarity not nearly that high. Then I note how strong the 2018- 2020 auction results have been for #122 Bush, and I am not as discouraged. Perhaps the prices realized reflect this card may be as scarce as the low PSA submission count indicates. It all just bogles my simple mind. And, as noted by other members, PSA has not remained consistent over time, on the consideration of staining in assigned final grade. Would be curious to know whether some of the highest graded examples were “treated” in prior years to minimize appearance of stains. Suppose it possible less stained examples survived their time in the box. All that said, my kudos to all of the Net 54 OC members that collect them. You are a hardy bunch ��
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[commishbob]

I'd take a Chas. Bender any way I could get it!

[HexsHeroes]

So wondering which of the two grading services would be preferable to use when submitting stained 1914 Cracker Jack cards? Or is it a craps shoot?

[investinrookies]

Originally Posted by HexsHeroes

So wondering which of the two grading services would be preferable to use when submitting stained 1914 Cracker Jack cards? Or is it a craps shoot?

I think the eye appeal matters more on these then the overall grade does, especially on rare cards like 14 CJs. These are special to own regardlesss of the grade. Personally I prefer them in SGC holders because they look really good against the black background.

[Kidnapped18]

Originally Posted by HexsHeroes

So wondering which of the two grading services would be preferable to use when submitting stained 1914 Cracker Jack cards? Or is it a craps shoot?

1914 CJ's are going to have stains it just depends on how much!

I have seen 12 higher graded ones (PSA 7s and 8s) with the stain designator (ST) on PSA graded cards, I haven't seen them on any SGC graded cards.

This card is an example from PSA Card Facts currently in another collection.

Tony