Had all of my A&G N43 cards graded by SGC.... here they are

Some might wonder "why SGC?". In the case of the odd-shaped box-topping N43s, it was an easy choice. SGC is the only company of the Big 3 that holders N43s in a standard case. BGS and PSA use massive holders for a card that only measures 1/4" wider than a standard card. Want to see absurdity? eBay search "n43 Psa" or "n43 bgs". Easy choice, right?

I like the N43 set for a few reasons. I like the unique size and design. I like the rarity, each card is hand-numbered to 15 with no parallels. I also like the manageable size of the sets, as each year there is only 10 subjects that have autographed versions. I decided to focus on the 2009 and 2010 sets so as to keep set completions within the grasp of my small(ish) budget. I am currently 1 card away from completing each set, so if you see a 2009 Joba Chamberlain or a 2010 Dustin Pedroia, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD AND ALL THINGS SACRED LET ME KNOW!!!! You might notice that I only have 8 cards from the 2009 set, which is because Alex "WHO GIVES A F#%@?" Rios never signed his and those that redeemed them were sent replacements. So here they are:

2009





2010




Pretty happy with the grades and very happy with SGC. Only grading issues I have are that I think the Wright should have graded worse as it has a dent on the front surface, and the Kershaw, which I am not sure why it graded a 7.

Special thanks to George Calfas, who sold me half of these and informed me that the Rios doesn't exist, otherwise I'd probably still be looking.

Thanks for looking.

Erik

nice.........some of those look familiar :wink:

I say no need to justify your choice of grader... They look great in those cases and will display very nice unlike the comic book sized cases the other companies use for even the just slightly oversized cards.

AWESOME :shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:

Great choice going w/ SGC, the eye appeal is on point

Zan said:

AWESOME :shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:

Great choice going w/ SGC, the eye appeal is on point

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I disagree - they would have looked better is the card was turned 90 degrees clockwise, so the slab was over the top of the card. Though their slabs definitely are the nicest.

Bill Menard said:

I disagree - they would have looked better is the card was turned 90 degrees clockwise, so the slab was over the top of the card. Though their slabs definitely are the nicest.

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But then they'd have had to use one of those monstrous slabs like BGS and PSA does, which is what I was trying to avoid. But I know what you mean, it always bothers me a little when a card with landscape orientation is graded

Beautiful set! It's cool how they put the serial numbering on the label.

Great collection! I love SGC slabs!

I'm not a big graded fan but SGC is my favorite.

Nice collection and good luck finishing the set.

Thanks guys. I like SGC more now that I have these in hand and get a closer look at and feel for their slabs.

Nice cards. That's the company I use exclusively. That black insert can get some cards to really "pop".

RiceLynnEvans75 said:

Nice cards. That's the company I use exclusively. That black insert can get some cards to really "pop".

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Was the black insert, at one time, made of a cardboard substance? I had in my head that it was and that was one negative thought I had about SGC. The ones I have we're custom cut for these cards and is a nice, smooth plastic. Have they always been that way?

Keyser Soze said:

Was the black insert, at one time, made of a cardboard substance? I had in my head that it was and that was one negative thought I had about SGC. The ones I have we're custom cut for these cards and is a nice, smooth plastic. Have they always been that way?

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That I really have no idea. I thought it was always the same as it is now but could be wrong. I had some cards graded by them when they first came out but have long since moved them otherwise I'd be able to answer your question. Someone here probably knows though I'm sure.

Congrats man! I love the look of these cards. I was happy to pick up a Miggy here on these boards. They are hard to store, but those cases look great.

Kevin

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet collection!!! Really beautiful to look at.

I have several SGC slabbed cards, some with the "old" SGC label and some with the "new" label, and in all of them the black cutout appears to be a plastic material. Upon first glance, it looks like cardboard, but I think this is because it has a matte finish (as opposed to glossy).