Reasons for "A" grade?

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Brian (by the way, can this E106 be any more colorful?)

Yes, Brian, Mr. Schaefer could be much more colorful if only you were to use some Sharpies (e.g., purple, yellow, etc.) to color in his drab-looking uniform and cap.

[bobbyw8469]

I love the A grade. It allows you to get a super looking card for a fraction of the price!! Unfortunately, nefarious people tend to crack them out and sell them raw for more money. Sad but true.

[tbob]

E106s are tough so one with this eye appeal, even in an Authentic holder is definitely a keeper. I try to avoid Authentic slabbed cards but if the alternative is either a 1 with major creasing or not having the card, I’ll take the A.
I would never break out an Authentic grade card and sell it without the caveat that is was graded A but I’m Old School, and I know that it happens way too often, especially on eBay.
Your card is a beauty by the way, nice pick up.

[GasHouseGang]

The only Authentic card I've ever bought was this one. I just thought the eye appeal over most 1's was so much better that I was willing to overlook the grade. I guess it's the "dreaded AA grade". I'm not sure how it's different than many other show here. As far as I can tell it's just trimmed.