numbered sequentially

[FrankWakefield]

hold on...


Sequential numbers would suggest the cards were submitted together. And that suggests that they were part of someone's collection. If the cards were from what's considered a defined set, and the numbers went straight through from the beginning of the set to the end, then it seems that would have a bit of cool factor associated with it.

To get that done, a submitter would want to be sure that each of the cards would grade, and that the idiot graders would grade and generate the certificate numbers in order... let them know what you're trying to accomplish.

1948 Bowman would be a small enough 'set' to do get them graded sequentially, ditto for W511... T206 would be a Monster... 1911 ZeeNuts a Bear to get done.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

hold on...


Sequential numbers would suggest the cards were submitted together. And that suggests that they were part of someone's collection. If the cards were from what's considered a defined set, and the numbers went straight through from the beginning of the set to the end, then it seems that would have a bit of cool factor associated with it.

To get that done, a submitter would want to be sure that each of the cards would grade, and that the idiot graders would grade and generate the certificate numbers in order... let them know what you're trying to accomplish.

1948 Bowman would be a small enough 'set' to do get them graded sequentially, ditto for W511... T206 would be a Monster... 1911 ZeeNuts a Bear to get done.

It might be somewhat cool, but how much extra would you pay for it? An extra $5?

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by raulus

It might be somewhat cool, but how much extra would you pay for it? An extra $5?

Crazy registry types are just that crazy, so who knows?

And I saw what you did there Frank...

[FrankWakefield]

Obviously, Master Collectors of M113s and M114s have immunity when it comes to Jedi Mind Tricks.

[bnorth]

Not a huge set but I had a 59 Fleer Ted Williams set all graded at the same time about 5-7 years ago. When I sold it I broke it up as nobody cared that the serial numbers were sequential.

[JustinD]

Pretty much agree that it would be overlooked and likely annoying to see it used as a sales method.

It also would be more than likely ignored as inconsequential by the graders and I could see a couple getting out of order in the process. That would be one tremendously expensive trial run to sub an entire set.

In addition the chance of every single card coming back with the grade wanted and zero rejections for minimum size or any other reason in a reasonably large set would be fairly low odds. The one rejection or wanting to upgrade any card and the whole plan is kaput.

[JollyElm]

I think we're all ignoring a certain collecting niche that would go absolutely bonkers and pay a huuuuuuuge premium for a graded set that is sequentially numbered...the OCD fellahs!!!!