authentic or graded 1 ?

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by benchod

I agree with Leon; not all 1's or A's are equal
Some A's will sell for much more than a 1 e.g. hand cut Plank Piedmont in REA

If you come across à piedmont plank graded 1 in verry bad shape it will command higher price than the auth you talk.

I know it have no plank graded 1 but it is hypothetic.

You can apply this rules to Sweet cap plank. Wathever the eyes appeal the graded 1 plank will sell for more than auth card

[Fred]

I'd take an A if the trim is minimal or something not obvious or it is trimmed in "the opinion" of the TPG (but probably not).

I've seen some really battered 1's and some pretty nice A's.

[zljones]

Auth for high end poor for low end. I prefer a little bit busted up Auths for those high end cards to keep the cost down. I think they need to sub classify Auth and Poor.

[bobbyw8469]

I have personally had and witnessed "A" cards get cracked out and get number grades in the future. Take the "A' grade with a grain of salt. It holds more monetary upswing than a fugly '1'.

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I have personally had and witnessed "A" cards get cracked out and get number grades in the future. Take the "A' grade with a grain of salt. It holds more monetary upswing than a fugly '1'.

It's just a designation dreamed up by a grading company. the card is what it is. why get hung up on it? The psa 8 wagner is an AUTH in some peoples book. Just buy the card and not the grade. If a card looks great and you know it is slightly trimmed, then a scarlet letter A doesn't make it anything else that it wasn't already. Same for a beat up 1. Ditch the grades and go with what you like and don't worry, be happy.