My first SGC card submission...a SUCCESS!

[joeadcock]

Good way to start

[familytoad]

Derek...you have a really nice little collection going there...best of luck on your quest!

As to the grading, I would have to agree that SGC seems to be a bit harsher in the past year, in fact it seems that a high grade card under this regime would be pretty hard to come by. I don't collect high grade cards, but naturally when I submit my own cards, I want them to come back as high as possible. My recent sub was certainly not over generous, although I don't think it was worthy of giving up on the process either. When you are in the 10-40 range, you cannot expect miracles
Your cards are still very nice, and most folks here will recognize that despite the number on the flip...I say keep going if you are happy with the results. You have a good eye for presentable, collector grade cards!

[fkw]

love the tougher early cards, especially like the Prop Montiel Musial, very underrated card IMO

[pclpads]

"Sometimes the candy, sometimes the wrapper," is my exp. w/ TPG. Looks like this time you got the candy. Congrats!

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by fkw

love the tougher early cards, especially like the Prop Montiel Musial, very underrated card IMO

Thanks all - I was excited to see that the Montiel Musial is tied with 4 others for the highest graded example. Definitely a tough one. As you all mentioned, it's a great start to finishing the impossible dream, but it's a step in the right direction.