SGC kept my Vic Willis T206 gray back variation

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Originally Posted by Ronnie73

There is a good chance that it was packed in a separate section of the box and possibly overlooked. Did you notice it missing right away and scramble through the packaging? Or did you open the box, remove the cards, and toss out the box and packaging before examining each of the cards?

I also agree with Pat about the color loss/change. I've been dealing with T206's in an extreme way and nearly all color variations are due to sun fading or chemical interactions, especially cards that were in a scrap book and soaked out. Many of the glues used back then, bleached out certain colors. Even the missing red ink cards that have been graded and authenticated, I stay away from. Especially if there's the slightest sign of back damage or back staining like water spots. Some of them are cool looking and neat to have, if your building a card player run, but I never pay more than 10 percent over a normal printed card. I make slight exceptions for certain cards that I enjoy the major contrast of the difference. Such as the Red Kleinow Batting with a bright yellow hat (that should be red). Another favorite of mine is a deep purple background on a Dougherty Portrait that is normally found closer to a grey color. But as favorite as it is of mine, I still don't own one, because it's difficult to prove rarity and authenticity on color differences. If you requested that SGC make a note of the color variation on the label, that's probably why they refused to grade it. Cards that are Scrap, that have color differences or missing colors, are usually the only one's I trust.

Anyways, I hope your missing card turns up. There's nothing that fixes the internal pain when a card becomes missing. I'm still grieving over a missing card from April 9th, 2019. A Jimmy Sheckard No Glove Sovereign 350 PSA 3. I still haven't replaced it.

Agreeing on the amazing difference in picture quality on the purple dougherty. Love the way it looks compared to a duller version. (sorry for the mini-hijack...hope the card turns up)