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Originally Posted by Chuck9788
Am I completely alone on this?
I've collected vintage cards for years and always crack open any graded cards (then placing in a sleeved top loader) if ever purchased.
My reasons :
1) I don't like the large size and thickness of the slabs. It makes them difficult to store.
2) I don't like that the cards can not be touched if so desired.
3) I don't like the grading wording system. Example; owning a "poor" or "fair" Mickey Mantle.
4) I don't like the judging system. I often find that lower graded cards visually look better than higher graded cards.
5) Most importantly. I find that graded cards take away from the youthful enjoyment of the cards. It makes the cards into a business commodity instead of a family heirloom which is what they should be.
I'm curious on any members thoughts on my view? Thank you.
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You forgot to add the insane price increase that the magic plastic holder creates. I would much rather buy several more cards than pay for 1 magic plastic slab.
To be fair i have a few graded cards.
I have 2 Beckett graded cards that came from their testing period before any card was graded for the public.
I have a few cards that they screwed up on the label. I collect error cards so figured I would add a few error slabs. These are from all the major companies, no bias here.
I have a counterfeit card in a PSA slab. Have owned a few of these.
I have a complete 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set in SGC slabs. I bought this set raw from a fellow member and they turned out to be way nicer than I thought I was purchasing. I like to touch my cards on a regular basis so i got them graded to protect them from myself. Every card in the set is graded NrMint or better except the few with wax stains.
I also have a few cards I picked up in slabs and left them in the slabs. They are high end condition or top tier HOFers. Most cards I buy in slabs get cracked out though.