My apologies BigEd but there is confusion on my part. I would still like conformation from ADMIN on this. I have read the Rules and Guidelines from top to bottom and the only thing pertaining to this are 2 "guidelines" and 1 "rule", I have pulled all information as the PDF reads and maybe it is time to discuss this again and change the "guidelines" to "rules". This has not been updated in 5 YEARS. I have always put RC first when I was fixing, entering and creating checklists. My Ranfordfan is not a HOF for nothing. I was involved directly with creating this but it seems nothing has been done since it was originally made. As per Guideline 3A states, alphabetically seems to be preferred and RC would actually be last. I honestly do not remember it as such.
Guideline 3A—Alphabetical order is generally preferred for sequencing multiple Notes, especially when all cards in a set receive the same Notes. Exception: When one or a few cards in a set have an additional Note in addition to the Notes shared by all cards, the additional Note is preferred at the end. Example: An Exchange card in a set otherwise receiving the Notes “AU, MEM, SN100” would get the Notes "AU, MEM, SN100, EXCH".
Then there is this RULE II ?? a bit confusing
Rule II: Use the Note field only for three types of information: card attributes, identity attributes, and subset information printed on the card.
-Card attributes identify details about the physical form or content of the card. Serial numbers, foil printing, memorabilia, and certain uses of color are all card attributes. Examples: SN##, FOIL, MEM, CL, RED.
-Identity attributes identify or describe some aspect of the card’s subject. Describing the subject as a Head Coach, General Manager, or Mascot would be an identity attribute. Examples: HC, GM, MAS.
-Subsets are often used to collectively show identity attributes, such as All-Star appearances, League Leaders in a statistical category, or members of a championship team. When the subset name is plural (League Leaders) always use the plural form as the definition even if the card shows only one player; do not use the singular form (League Leader). Subsets may also be used for other purposes, such as “In Action” shots or “Fan Favorites”. Typically, the subset name will be clearly reflected in the Note abbreviation used. Examples: AS, LL, IA, FF
Reading Rule II has ZERO information about the RC label a card has, which is it? Card, Identity or Subset? Then suddenly RULE II and Guideline 3A get contradicted with Guideline 7A. That does not help explain multiple Notes.
Guideline 7A—In subsets such as “Young Guns” or “Hot Rookies”, all cards receive the YG or HR Note and true Rookie Cards also get the RC Note. Example: “YG, RC”.
So in conclusion this information from ADMIN must be found, presented to the masses of the site (if not already done so) and a change/edit to the rules and/or guidelines MUST be done. The information we supplied in 2018 does not capitulate what you have said correctly. I need fellow TCDB members such as Bruno and Dan to jump into this discussion as I am lost. I am not saying anything else as I apologized right off the hoof and deleted my incorrect posts but I do want some more clarification. As the kids say "It's been a minute. I'm glad I took the time to think this over and do some research.
Just good ol' "ranfordfan" in disguise.
