PWCC first 1 sticker, then 2, now 3 different?

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The increase in profit probably comes equally from inducing people to consign to them in the hopes of getting one of those stickers. Why sell a card yourself when PWCC can magically churn so much extra value out of it. I agree, David, it's good marketing, it just offends me because the whole premise is so stupid.

The premise makes sense to me. Whatever your opinion of Brent and PWCC, he sells 1000s of cards a month, including many high end examples. Him saying a particular card is among the top 5 or 15% in terms of eye appeal for that card at that grade means something. Clearly many buyers agree. And if I know my card has eye appear that exceeds the grade why wouldn't I send it there if I assume it will get a sticker? It will net more after fees than I could sell it for on my own.

[Touch'EmAll]

Y'know, over the years of seeing a lot of slabbed cards, I agree not all cards within a single grade are created equal. Most fall within acceptable norm, some are honestly high end for the grade, but also...some are honestly low end for the grade - when do we get the stickers for those ?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

The premise makes sense to me. Whatever your opinion of Brent and PWCC, he sells 1000s of cards a month, including many high end examples. Him saying a particular card is among the top 5 or 15% in terms of eye appeal for that card at that grade means something. Clearly many buyers agree. And if I know my card has eye appear that exceeds the grade why wouldn't I send it there if I assume it will get a sticker? It will net more after fees than I could sell it for on my own.

With due respect to Brent, I can judge eye appeal for myself, thank you. And I bet you can too. It's utterly meaningless.

[itslarry]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

With due respect to Brent, I can judge eye appeal for myself, thank you. And I bet you can too. It's utterly meaningless.

Just like all TPA's!
Foolish people trusting psa makes me laugh.
At least pwcc wasnt founded on one of, if not the, biggwst scams in card history.

[chalupacollects]

What I don't understand is that they disclaim on each auction not to be professional graders but with all these goofy stickers that is exactly what they are doing... Can't see why people don't understand the conflicting info???

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by chalupacollects

What I don't understand is that they disclaim on each auction not to be professional graders but with all these goofy stickers that is exactly what they are doing... Can't see why people don't understand the conflicting info???

I don't see the conflict. One doesn't need to be a "professional grader" to see that a card has great eye appeal given its technical grade.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

I don't see the conflict. One doesn't need to be a "professional grader" to see that a card has great eye appeal given its technical grade.

Right, and the logical extension of that is one doesn't need PWCC to see that for them either.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Right, and the logical extension of that is one doesn't need PWCC to see that for them either.

Who cares? This is like crying over spilled milk. If it gets a consignor more money, and there is full transparency, then good for PWCC. A LOT of our members use them and seem happy. I spoke with Brent quite a bit at the Texas Card Show and they have some neat stuff going on, besides the stickers. Time will tell.

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[chalupacollects]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

I don't see the conflict. One doesn't need to be a "professional grader" to see that a card has great eye appeal given its technical grade.

But by putting a sticker on the card they are grading it! Using their own little system....