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Grade Tech Services, Inc.Mr. Daniels, I'm sorry if we didn't respond earlier but I don't recall you asking for our credentials. Both Joe and I have actively collected almost our entire lives (60 years combined). We have both enjoyed productive careers; Joe, a successful independent business owner for the last 20 years and myself a NYC Financial District Technology Professional for the same period.
Joe and I have also had our own seperate card dealerships during the 80's and 90's (20 years combined) which is probably where we had gotten our best exposure and experience judging the condition of cards, albiet prior to the advent of the grading system.
After a few years of watching the hobby and particularly the grading portion of it pretty much dwell without much improvement, we decided last summer to develop a technology-driven grading model that would give hobbyists more for their money. It had literally taken 10 months, as well as numerous protyping and FOCUS groups to finally arrive at today's product. However, we will always be seeking input to improve upon it. In monitoring the board for the last week and listening to what troubles all of you the most, we definitely feel that our model is headed in the right direction.
Thanks very much for your interest. We hope to hear from you again.
Lloyd Glavocich,
Grade Tech Services, Inc.