Collectors of baseball cards striking out

[Ryan.]

Interesting that PSA seemingly intentionally did not grade the card as trimmed when it did its resto check.

[originalisbest]

I'm sure it's a sore point within the halls of PSA. At the time, it was their first card graded, and probably was given the benefit of the doubt, is my guess. Whole book's been written about it -- who really knows except a handful of people.

 

As to why it could be perceived as still greater in value, it's largely because it has no comparable peers near its overall appearance and condition -- trimmed out of a larger strip, though it may be. Add that to the notoriety, and there you go.

 

Personally, if I could afford a Wagner, I'd rather have one of the Sweet Cap backs in a lesser, but appealing grade.