Dumb question for a submission

MuckyMutt

I'm trying to get together 25 cards for a submission for the special. So I pulled out this Clemente card that Topps put out in 98. I've never really gotten into the really modern stuff, so I'm not sure what this card is called - a refractor? My question is this: Do I remove the protective "covering" before i send this in to be graded?

Thanks

BigRedMachine

I'm 99% sure you can send it in either way.

The label will then say "with coating" or "w/out coating"

I'd leave it on myself unless there is a problem with the coating itself. If it is peeling, tore, or scratched and you leave it on, I think it'll just deter from the grade.

Nothing like I think and almost sure to answer your question, huh?

Shawn.

lawnmowerman

Yes, you can send it in either way. It just depends on if you want to look at the coating with the words going across the card. I prefer my cards without the coating. It detracts from the overall appearance in the holder. Just my opinion.

Matt

MuckyMutt

Great - I'll take it off. I don't want to have to look at the coating either.

Thanks for the quick answer!!

Shawn - thanks.... I think

rlankhaar

<< <i> If it is peeling, tore, or scratched and you leave it on, I think it'll just deter from the grade. >>



I think this is true-I have a card that looks perfect-except for a small dog-eared spot on the bottom corner of the coating, and it ended up getting an 8. I've also noticed on the cards I collect is that the coating often makes the cards look worse than they actually are. I've found the colors on the card are much more vivid with the coating off.

Stone193

Mucky

I have a few of those somewhere - I never understood the "leave on" group but some say the card is worth more with the protective coating left intact...

Good luck on your sub.

Here's a laugh for ya - my club membership must have lapsed since I can't access SMR anymore - so I will be calling tomorrow to sign up - here's the rub - I haven't submitted my 6 cards from last year yet!!!

If you look up the word "procratinator" in the dictionary...who's face?

mike

kingraider75

your "free" submissions expire a year after your re-up. Hopefully, they won't fight you on it.