Has anyone ever framed a card for display?

[calvindog]

I think it would be overkill because who wants to see a slab inside a frame on a card like this? It's not like this is a Registry card which would be enhanced value-wise if it was slabbed. And when David sells it to me I'm certain that the price he gets will be the same regardless of if it's slabbed.

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I think it would be overkill because who wants to see a slab inside a frame on a card like this? It's not like this is a Registry card which would be enhanced value-wise if it was slabbed. And when David sells it to me I'm certain that the price he gets will be the same regardless of if it's slabbed.

I suppose I draw the slab/no slab line, however nebulous it is, at baseball cards that were issued as premiums or in conjunction with products such as N173s or T3s, and not to include "artistic" products such as studio cabinets. I felt that the aesthetics of Falk's photo would be compromised by a slab and a grade. In other words, it's just too damn nice.
I'm probably a little closer to meeting the Great Authenticator in the Sky than some of you youngsters so I've had to get my act together as to how to dispose of East Honolulu's Finest Known Vintage Collection. Prizner gets the McGraw Roto, Lichtman gets first dibs on the LC CJ Matty, and Mad Max gets the Saskatchewan FB pennant, but as far as the Falk Matty, sorry, Jeff, I gave it to Chicago as a going away present.

[calvindog]

Damn it. And here I've been nice to you for all this time!

[Kawika]

Uh-oh!
Those chickens were there of their own free will. Honest!

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Kawika

but as far as the Falk Matty, sorry, Jeff, I gave it to Chicago as a going away present.

Wait, did you say you gave it to him as a going away present or a present to make him go away?

[Lordstan]

David,
You by far have the best posts. You have the most quotable lines of anyone. They never fail to provoke thought while providing humor. I wish all mine did it as well as your's do.

Originally Posted by Kawika

I'm probably a little closer to meeting the Great Authenticator in the Sky than some of you youngsters

Authenticator or grader?
I'd like to think I was around an 8-9OC. A little off center, but good focus and clarity. Perhaps a little rough around the edges. Not perfect but a nice one to look at! I'm not currently slabbed so I'm sure as I get older and more worn, I'll get a few creases.

Best,
Mark