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Originally Posted by drc
It looks as if the sticker goes over the edge of a top loader, so the card is sort of sealed. Some big dealers do that as a form of inventory cataloging. I've gotten items like that where the sticker included a serial number, I assume for their records. Mike Wheat use to do that type of thing. They my also think it important and self-protecting for returns-- which I appreciate.
It may not be used as "grading" as we know it, but as a label for items they sell.
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I understand what you're saying and yes, many dealers do as you described for inventory records. However, Starx is purposely grading their own cards. From their eBay description:
"Starxcards grading is for the collector. It assures you that we have looked at your card with more discrimination than any other ungraded card. We strive to grade to published standards and accepted hobby norms. More than anything, we guarantee your satisfaction with a full, money-back guarantee -- something no grading company will do."
Again, there grading seems to be pretty accurate.