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mrmopar
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Like this example from 2018 Archives, there are a few different types of manufacturer cases that have been used over the years. Most of them are just one touch cases with some sort of sticker/seal that if in tact shows that the card inside has not been touched. Topps and Panini seem to be the biggest fans of this type of distribution.
Being a bit of a purist, as well as a variant collector when it comes to my Garvey collection, I insist on leaving these as they were issued. If the original case is gone or damaged (scratched is the biggest issue), then the card has been altered in my mind. However, I am probably a lot more lenient on other players when it comes to the case. I prefer to see the case in place, but will not have any issues buying one that is loose.
It seems the selling world is split on this issue. I typically get a lot of cards like this packaged nicely and protected in graded card bags, but I will still get a fair number with no protection or worse yet, the case already shows heavy damage from being in a box, shuffled around frequently (like a show box that people handle frequently).
Can you live without the original case or do you need it to be there and in "as issued" condition and maybe more importantly, should sellers be aware that this may be a conditional issue for many buyers and acknowledge this in their descriptions?.
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