[Rob D.]

What are folks opinions on postcards that have writing? Would you pay less for a Rose Company or Novelty Cutlery because it's been postally used?

As long as it doesn't impact the front, writing or the fact that a PC is postally used doesn't bother me a bit.

And I haven't noticed an example as of yet, but are the grading companies just grading used postcards as AUTH or downgrading them in some fashion?

Postcards that are postally used get absolutely hammered by TPGs, though an "A" grade isn't automatic. I actually like the fact that a PC with writing or a used stamp will receive a low grade.