Here is the solution tho this mess. And make no mistake this is a disaster. However we cannot undo what has already been done. If we want to stay in the hobby we need to assume that ALL graded cards are altered unless proven otherwise. The TPGs created this mess but if we want to stay and enjoy the hobby we need to reassess what a graded card is worth. I will be developing a new scale for what a graded card is.
For example a PSA 8oc used to = a PSA 6 and we paid accordingly. Basically that was the rule of thumb.
Now my new grading scale will be the same 2 point deduction. Sort of similar to a gymnastics scoring.
PSA 7 old = PSA 5 today
PSA 2 old = PSA authentic today
No such thing anymore as a PSA 9 or 10. Those days are gone thanks to 18 year old graders with no clue. These grading companies do not need a curtain to hide behind anymore at the National. We know that the kids looking at these cards are 18 year olds with back packs munching on Oreo's.
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