Tpg?

[the 'stache]

Hey guys, I need some clarification. I am seeing occasional references to "TPG" on the forum. My understanding has always been than this referred to third party graders, but in a few of the discussions, it almost sounds like there is a company that will examine cards, and certify their authenticity, and that they have not been altered. Is there a company that does this, and does not grade, or is this a service offered by PSA, Beckett or SGC?

[familytoad]

Bill, you were right..TPG stands for third party graders and they do just as you said...verify authenticity etc. You can ask any of them to not assign a grade if you'd like (there would seem to be few situations where this makes sense to me...but to each his own)
Kinda like, "I'd like to buy a vowel...gimme an A!"