Is it time for BGS to add a new label for cards that just want to be slabbed?
I did a thread on this about a month ago on the grading boards. It's a pretty dead boards for the most part. Since this is my favorite boards and I know quite a few people here, I'd love to get some thoughts and input on this subject.
I used to be a heavy grader, but stopped when I started seeing a lot of inconsistencies in grades for items other than Chrome cards and autos. I love the BGS slabs, however, I don't care for the blue labels on authenticated cards just to be in the slab. When I see these for sale I usually pass because of the label. A lot of people do the same thing. Also 8.5's don't have the same appeal.
I have a number of low numbered cards (1's or #'d to 5) that I would love to have slabbed for protection. I personally, think it's time for BGS to add a new category for cards for unaltered cards that you want to get slabbed without that blue label. You are paying for it any way.
The blue label is a red flag that something is wrong with the card, otherwise there would be a numerical grade.
Most of my collection these days is in top loaders and magnetic holders for the higher end stuff. I'd feel safer with a slab......just no blue label.
Any thoughts out there on this? Would people who don't buy graded cards be more interested in a slabbed, authenticated card with great 'curb appeal' (sorry, house hunting right now)? Is a card in a slab with a clear BGS label visually more appealing?
I did a thread on this about a month ago on the grading boards. It's a pretty dead boards for the most part. Since this is my favorite boards and I know quite a few people here, I'd love to get some thoughts and input on this subject.
I used to be a heavy grader, but stopped when I started seeing a lot of inconsistencies in grades for items other than Chrome cards and autos. I love the BGS slabs, however, I don't care for the blue labels on authenticated cards just to be in the slab. When I see these for sale I usually pass because of the label. A lot of people do the same thing. Also 8.5's don't have the same appeal.
I have a number of low numbered cards (1's or #'d to 5) that I would love to have slabbed for protection. I personally, think it's time for BGS to add a new category for cards for unaltered cards that you want to get slabbed without that blue label. You are paying for it any way.
The blue label is a red flag that something is wrong with the card, otherwise there would be a numerical grade.
Most of my collection these days is in top loaders and magnetic holders for the higher end stuff. I'd feel safer with a slab......just no blue label.
Any thoughts out there on this? Would people who don't buy graded cards be more interested in a slabbed, authenticated card with great 'curb appeal' (sorry, house hunting right now)? Is a card in a slab with a clear BGS label visually more appealing?