I definitely agree there would be demand at the top of the market for a higher-end service. It does seem a little funny to see Honus Wagner, Eddie Plank, and Baltimore Sun Ruth rookie cards in PSA or SGC holders. In effect, it would be like taking an original Monet to the local framing store around the corner. I am not disparaging those TPGs...in fact, they could be the ones offering the higher end of service...but it seems odd that a million $ card would be put in the same holder as any other card with a minimal level of assurance and protection.
There really ought to be holder and a method of documenting high-value cards that goes beyond the basic service. We have all seen pretty good knock-offs of PSA holders, for example, that could easily fool most collectors.
I think the need is there but it would cost a lot. And barriers to entry into the TPG business seem steep. Such innovations may have to come from within the big three.
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