I have bought two cards that went through this process. One was a rare graded Topps 1955 Hocus Focus card. I was not worried about the authentcity of the item and did not care at all about the garde. Since I have the 55 Hocus Focus set minus one "common" I am sure I have handled more 55 Hocus Focus cards than whoever authenticated it.
The other was an ungraded variant of a major Topps 1955 card. I was not worried about authenticity but seller was required to send it. Got notice of sending, receipt and resending, Ironically although ungraded it came to me in a sealed holder with authenticity sticker. Since it fit in a larger pocket page that would fit in my binder with my ungraded set( 4 pocket), I kept it that way.
Not sure what additional risk is involved in addional handling and mailing after the sale. The time delay was not an issue for me but I guess could be in some cases
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