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Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe
Again, I can see if the card is off center myself. Then in that case it would sell for less than a similarly graded card that was centered.
With so many cards already graded using those random and idiotic rules, changing the rules now makes all the previously graded cards obsolete and they would all have to be regraded based on the new standards. Why can we just look at the card and decide for ourselves what we are willing to pay for it?
Edited to add: I'm not a graded card guy just for the record, I just like the discussion we are having. And, I am a "true collector", whatever that means.
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Yup, it's a good discussion and I respect your opinion....just a healthy disagreement. You will win the argument since history and money are both on your side, so I know that I fight a losing battle...
That said, regarding the part in bold...
1. I think you meant to say "why
can't we just look at the card..."
2. My answer is that we can (and do). But doesn't that pretty much render the entire concept of grading to be obsolete and/or useless? I think that most collectors (if we were to start over from scratch) would prefer a grading system that accurately reflects the true condition and appeal of the card. Otherwise, what's the point?