Rolling Thunder just back from AFA

Brendan · 01-17-2021, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YT74

Very nice! How much does it cost to get something like that encased and graded?

This was around $400 maybe a bit more. I was in a rush to get it back from them because if it turned out not to be sealed then I'd have to get my money back on ebay etc.
I had to choose the fastest turn around time which includes the Archival case so it was pricey.
Normally it would've been about $150- $200 for the standard service without the Archival case which is fine. I never bother with the Archival case anyhow when I send stuff in, it's just a sales gimmick in my opinion. Archival is supposed to offer UV protection but it's all a bunch of bullshit, who in their right mind would store these in direct sunlight anyway.
If you ever think of having stuff graded don't pay the extra $ for Archival case you don't need it.

Brendan · Today, 05:54 AM

Bought one to open her up, I'll add pics once my stickers get here.

01-17-2021, 04:09 PM	#11
Brendan Needs A Sealed Defiant Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 413	Quote: Originally Posted by YT74 Very nice! How much does it cost to get something like that encased and graded? This was around $400 maybe a bit more. I was in a rush to get it back from them because if it turned out not to be sealed then I'd have to get my money back on ebay etc. I had to choose the fastest turn around time which includes the Archival case so it was pricey. Normally it would've been about $150- $200 for the standard service without the Archival case which is fine. I never bother with the Archival case anyhow when I send stuff in, it's just a sales gimmick in my opinion. Archival is supposed to offer UV protection but it's all a bunch of bullshit, who in their right mind would store these in direct sunlight anyway. If you ever think of having stuff graded don't pay the extra $ for Archival case you don't need it. __________________

Today, 05:54 AM	#12
Brendan Needs A Sealed Defiant Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 413	Bought one to open her up, I'll add pics once my stickers get here. __________________

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