Arguably so

[cmfxa]

I personally love how every series is the most collectable ever. I was just reading through some Heritage books they sent me for their upcoming sports auction, and it seems that depending on the item T206, Topps 1952, Goudey 1933 or Bowman 1951 holds the title as the most cherished and collectable issue of all time

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by cmfxa

I personally love how every series is the most collectable ever. I was just reading through some Heritage books they sent me for their upcoming sports auction, and it seems that depending on the item T206, Topps 1952, Goudey 1933 or Bowman 1951 holds the title as the most cherished and collectable issue of all time

Actually those are "arguably" the 4 most cherished and collectible sets.

And just a reminder to the community, in memorium:

"Thank you for the many inquiries. Still available..."

[Rhotchkiss]

Well, the job of the AH is to get their consignors the highest price.....

So long as the description is not false or inaccurate, I chalk the salesmanship up to doing their best by consignors. And as an aside, when Brian Dwyer/REA says something is nice or rare, I take note. Similarly, there are certain items that I know Joe at memory lane knows very well, and a stamp of approval is noteworthy. (Those are merely two examples). However, when PWCC effuses praise, it’s like a drink guy at bar time telling every girl he loves her. My point, it’s the auction house’s job to sell the card/item and some descriptions and/or adjectives mean more than others, depending on who is doing the talking.

All that said “arguably” is absurd, and I do agree it means nothing.

[Exhibitman]

Make sure you check the verso too.

Honestly, who speaks like that? I mean, you say "verso" or "extant" in Jr. High and you will end up stuffed into arguably the smelliest locker extant.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Make sure you check the verso too.

Honestly, who speaks like that? I mean, you say "verso" or "extant" in Jr. High and you will end up stuffed into arguably the smelliest locker extant.

Adam,

I actually use recto/verso on occasion. Big among booksellers and manuscript dealers. I also use liber/folio in my job every day - legal research in property.

[trobba]

Arguably my biggest auction peeve is the constant usage of the phrase "slightly trimmed"...can't they just say its trimmed?

They all do it, as if the "slightly" somehow diminishes the effect of the trimming. Either the card is trimmed or its not.

Of course, if they aren't sure, there might be "evidence of trimming".

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by trobba

Arguably my biggest auction peeve is the constant usage of the phrase "slightly trimmed"...can't they just say its trimmed?

They all do it, as if the "slightly" somehow diminishes the effect of the trimming. Either the card is trimmed or its not.

Of course, if they aren't sure, there might be "evidence of trimming".

A "partially blocked" punt.