PRO Grading - Authentic?
 

I know that PRO grading has a reputation for grading trimmed cards. Even if a card has been trimmed, are they at least good at determining whether a card is authentic or a reprint / fake? Thanks!

Just stay away.

My impression is their cards are generally authentic but altered.

That used to be the case. Now it seems they also slab fake cards.

Haven't followed them in a long time, so I take back what I said.

I took a chance and bought a Pro Graded 52' Topps Mays (graded 6) a year ago and I sent it to SGC and it came back a 4. I figured if it graded it would be a 4 so I got a good deal on it. Seller had a return policy so I would make sure if you gamble to make sure you can return it.

I'd say that's really rolling the dice. Do you mind mentioning what you paid?

From what I have seen of PRO's grading their name is a euphemism.

pro
 

pro is the diminutive for problem. :)
best,
barry

Paid $700. It has really good centering and no creases so it was a pretty good deal. All of the sellers cards were PRO graded and he had sold PRO graded cards before without any negative feedback. He even had a couple 52' Topps Mantles. He guaranteed the card would grade a number or money back-a rarity with PRO graded cards from my experience:)

even a busted clock is right twice a day...

I assume these were the cards that people were probably curious about, which the seller ended early: Ruth, Gehrig