[Johnphotoman]

I agree better than nothing, but the way the system is…it is broken for most collectors. Make some tweaks to it, like knowing when the photo was taken or when it was issued. For sure change the two year window between 1 and 2 Type photos….at least 5-10 years. When doing their research they had to come across some historical information, let us know if the images were used for cards, used in publication etc. I know it would cost more, I for one would be willing to pay more for all the information.

As said the system was set up as an authentication process to weed out fakes. I believe it did a good job of doing just that, but now it is time to move on. The biggest problem with the system is the way it is misused by many experts. In my experience, and others I have talked to - all agree. These so-called experts- and many are good at when they do look down on anything that is not a Type 1, in recent years Type 1 and 2 photos is all they were interested in.

Let me explain from my point of view: I have been researching these photos in my collection for 49 years. I have talked to many people about them. When I would find an expert and tell them about how I had old photos circa 1949-1950, they would fall all over themselves begging to know more. But as soon as I said, they have names on them in script writing that was the end of the conversation. What I would hear over and over, they are Type 3-4 photos and are not worth much, basically you have nothing. I must say not all my interaction with experts went this way, but more times than not. On this post we many dam good experts who are willing to have a conversation, and take there time to explain their opinion, And I want to thank them, it can't be easy doing what they do and not upset people because of the PSA Type system. If collectors ask for changes to the system, start a petition, maybe PSA will hear us and make some important changes to the authentication process. John