Does it make any difference if I grade this?

[BobbyStrawberry]

I also would not bother. The postmark and cancellation would be enough for me.

[ullmandds]

Id slab because everything is for sale/negotiable at some point.

[Rhotchkiss]

Depends on motivation/intent.

If you plan on selling it, I would absolutely grade it- SGC so you get a numerical grade.

If you are just going to keep it indefinitely, then whatever makes you happy.

Nice card BTW. And know that some PC collectors prefer the postal stamp and appreciate the content if the writing

[JollyElm]

If it's cheap enough (and the wait isn't long...hello, SGC) to grade it, I say definitely do it. Like other have said, it protects it, plus it's easier to take out and show people this cool piece from 1909 when it's sitting protected in a slab.

[Luke]

Like everyone is saying it just depends on if you want to. I would because I like how the holders look uniform and have a little label stating what the card is. I like that look better than a top loader. If that has no appeal to you, then there's no real reason. Then the only consideration is, eventually someone will probably grade it and sell it. Would it be cheaper to get that done now?

[JeremyW]

There's no downside in having it graded.

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by JeremyW

There's no downside in having it graded.

I agree. There is no downside - other than the grading fee and shipping/insurance costs. The upside is: (1) You can easily store it with your other slabbed cards; (2) It is better protected; and (3) surely, the slab will clue your family in that it has value when yougo to that big card show in the sky one day.

Great card by the way!

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by JeremyW

There's no downside in having it graded.

1) Cost. I realize you may make it back when you sell, but if he is not planning on selling

2) Not having the item in your possession for X months

3) Getting lost or damaged in mail or by grading company

You may feel the upside well compensates for these, and you are probably right (if planning to sell), but downsides do exist.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Depends on motivation/intent.

If you plan on selling it, I would absolutely grade it- SGC so you get a numerical grade.

If you are just going to keep it indefinitely, then whatever makes you happy.

Nice card BTW. And know that some PC collectors prefer the postal stamp and appreciate the content if the writing

+1 agree if the intent is to sell it then it would be worth getting it graded. Easier to sell and it protects it.
I also like that it has writing on it adds character to it

[Lobo Aullando]

I remember getting a good shudder from post #4 in this thread: https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=295781

[Fred]

I haven't had anything graded in a while. What is the cost of grading something like this post card? PSA? SGC?