MJ RC#57 "Altered" ???

[gonzo2three]

Came across this while cruising Mj auctions on Ebay. I've never seen a card slabbed Authentis, but "Altered" from BGS. Can someone enlighten me? Thx

[Frantiic]

link ?:)

[gonzo2three]

Oh do you need that? lol thanks for the heads up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-87-FLEE...ht_2034wt_1344

[Mires]

It is an authentic 86-87 Jordan Rookie, but it was altered along the way, so it didn't get a grade. That's my take on it anyway.

[basketball fiend]

its most likely a real jordan rc that someone (trimmed) to have a cleaner appearance. hence getting the "altered" from bgs.

[Frantiic]

take the serial# and ask bgs, they must keep records and ask whats been altered

[gonzo2three]

It is an authentic 86-87 Jordan Rookie, but it was altered along the way, so it didn't get a grade. That's my take on it anyway.

I get that but "altered" how?
It had a chipped edge, so they colored it with a magic marker?
Put it on one of those big handled paper cutters and sliced a 1/16th of a inch off to better centering?
Just curious because I've never seen an "altered" slabbed card.
Anyone know the real meaning of altered?

[MrAnonymous]

Altered means exactly that.

Someone tried to touch it up to make it look better. BGS looks at cards under a microscope I assume, so they saw some alterations.

[xarzy]

gonzo2three you answered your own question, its exactly that and like Mr Anonymous mentioned.

[asujbl]

I only accept payment via credit card or bank/debit card. I DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL

Classic right there when selling an altered card.