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s.slacksI've tried this query with raw card auctions before, asking if the seller would let me pay the grading fee and use eBay escrow service holding payment while it's authenticated in an express service. Usually I get responses like "no need money asap having transplant operation" or something like that. That means time to walk.
With a graded card, I'd like to give the benefit of the doubt to the seller and give them a chance to sell it at the winning price (assuming you win the auction), only asking that they stand behind their card's authenticity. If SGC doesn't green light it, they get the card back in the PSA slab and are out the selling fees. You're out the grading fee, but get your bid price back.