Which Wagner would you rather have and why?

[Snowman]

Is this a joke? All you guys that are allergic to Authentic slabs crack me up. One of these two cards is better than the other, and it's not the one in the numeric slab lol

[Fred]

Easy "A".

It presents so much better. The PSA graded sample looks like it had the entire boarder trimmed off which makes you wonder how it was given a numerical grade and then it would be interesting to know (I think I can guess) why the SGC example was assigned the A.

This goes back to TPGs not having a clue about certain card issues. For example, any Zeenut that had the coupon clipped is an A card, yet the TPGs continue to assign numerical grades to them. Uh, the coupon was clipped, cut off - doesn't that indicate an alteration which leads to the A on the flip? That topic has been beatin so badly that it's not beating a dead horse anymore, it's like mutilating the horse after it was beat dead.

And to reiterate - I'd take that A card any day.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Fred

Easy "A".

…. and then it would be interesting to know (I think I can guess) why the SGC example was assigned the A.

SGC believes the right side has been trimmed.

[darwinbulldog]

SGC because it's better. Eye appeal is better of course, but even apart from that, the alteration of the PSA one is more obvious. The fact that they gave it a numerical grade is sort of beside the point.

[gunboat82]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

SGC believes the right side has been trimmed.

I wonder if PSA realizes that the one it graded has been taped.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Snowman

Is this a joke? All you guys that are allergic to Authentic slabs crack me up. One of these two cards is better than the other, and it's not the one in the numeric slab lol

C'mon, the tape across the front and stains everywhere give the 1 character.

[brunswickreeves]

Originally Posted by Snowman

Is this a joke? All you guys that are allergic to Authentic slabs crack me up. One of these two cards is better than the other, and it's not the one in the numeric slab lol

Couldn’t the 1 be cracked out, tape removed, and resubmitted for another 1 grade?

[mrreality68]

Eye Appeal

[Kidnapped18]

SGC A is the one I would rather have. The PSA 1 with the tape messes up the image which is key.

[LEHR]

The SGC A all day. If I wanted one of these I wouldn't even consider the taped card at just about any price.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by brunswickreeves

Couldn’t the 1 be cracked out, tape removed, and resubmitted for another 1 grade?

And maybe be put in a different holder. I just think both the cards look like hell, crooked in the slabs,. The PSA slab really looks bad, but that's their style.

Mine's at least straight. Seriously though, great card and strong price on "the only PSA copy", "Fresh to the hobby" & "newly discovered". I think it's 2K PSA dummy tax, & 1 K for each verbal blow job. It's one of the favorites in my collection. The "A" looks just as good to me! I'd enjoy it and straighten it out in the holder if you can., signed, Anal Eddie. Happy Holidays everyone

[NiceDocter]

Which would you rather have…… a better card or a better slab????

[StraightRaceCards]

I bet the PSA 1 is worth more sadly.

I usually hesitate with A grades, but it definitely presents better and I like the contrast of the slab with the card.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

Which would you rather have…… a better card or a better slab????

I would not buy a beautiful card in a effed up slab for the kind of money we are shelling out to them. If they can't get it in the right slab, I'll move on.