REA reveals a 24 year mystery....the PIEDMONT Plank

[barrysloate]

Of course of interest to me, as cited by a few posters above, is how the Wagner got graded a PSA 8. Since PSA correctly assigned an Authentic grade to the Plank, would they care to explain the grade for the Wagner. They are either both high grade or both Authentic; a split decision makes no sense.

And while this topic has been discussed ad nauseum in the past, having this Plank surface certainly sheds new light on the discussion.

[Brian Weisner]

Hi Guys,
Yes, this is the second Piedmont Plank.... Halper had one with a "white" background that was trimmed that has been sold a few times...

Be well Brian

[FrankWakefield]

Here's another link that is a bit about it.

Rob D you don't need to read the link.

http://infielddirt.sportscollectorsd...ase+Card+.aspx

[barrysloate]

Halper's Plank was missing a color pass, and was hand cut. It had the look of printer's scrap.

[e107collector]

Here is the auction description from the 1997 REA auction, Lot #91

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[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Of course of interest to me, as cited by a few posters above, is how the Wagner got graded a PSA 8. Since PSA correctly assigned an Authentic grade to the Plank, would they care to explain the grade for the Wagner. They are either both high grade or both Authentic; a split decision makes no sense.

It's all about the Benjamins--doesn't have to make sense as long as someone is buying.