To crack, or not to crack...ASA graded card...

[Matthew H]

Wow great card Derek! I agree with Peter... Keep it. Slab collecting has taken over and isn't going anywhere. Who knows, maybe rare slabs will be 'where it's at' in the future . Anyway, you may have the only asa graded Joe DiMaggio Zeenut out there

[Clutch-Hitter]

Crack! It has that PRO feel to it in that holder based on the below examples. Not all of your, or your family's, potential buyers will know the history of card authentication and will be hesitant. An SGC 10 or authentic will be great for that fantastic card.

I have mentioned in a recent previous thread that I like the ASA holder as a nostalgic sort of piece, so I also understand where Peter is coming from.

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[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

Wow great card Derek! I agree with Peter... Keep it. Slab collecting has taken over and isn't going anywhere. Who knows, maybe rare slabs will be 'where it's at' in the future . Anyway, you may have the only asa graded Joe DiMaggio Zeenut out there

Sweet, maybe I'll market it as a POP 1, "one of one" ASA graded DeMaggio ERROR card - - honestly, I'm keeping it regardless...if I ever decide to sell, I guarantee I'll be putting it in a new holder (SGC, most likely).

I have never cracked a card out of a holder, and don't feel comfortable with trying it out on this one... so Peter, if I ever do change my mind and submit it to SGC, I'll have to get a tutorial on cracking out cards and promise to send you the ASA holder as a keepsake!

Cheers, Derek

[ullmandds]

good choice!!!