[altz11]

I was just curious, do any of you BGS collectors prefer a card with older serial numbers or newer?

I know it probably doesn't matter, but for whatever reason I would rather buy a card that has a serial number that starts with 5 or 6 (or older) than 7 or 8.

I've heard opinions in the past that newer graded cards aren't graded as "tough" as the older ones. I don't necessarily believe this or I probably wouldn't submit cards. But I think it would be cool to collect some of the first cards graded.

I guess a positive aspect about buying newer graded cards is that the case (in theory) would be in better condition lol.

Any opinions?

[buckunteer]

There are a handful of fakes that are known to have been graded as authentic recently (big one: MJ big man on court). Other than those incidents though, I really don't care much!

[kenarm79]

Never actually put any thought into this. I guess an older s/n. BGS graded a little tougher then, lol.

[jonathani]

If the grading rules haven't changed and everyone doing the grading now grades the same as everyone that ever graded cards for Beckett, it wouldn't matter at all.

[altz11]

True.