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Posted By: warshawlaw

is my biggest pet peeve. Most hairline creases will not show up on even the most detailed scan. I cannot even count the large # of cards I receive like this.

As far as low grades go, I tend to be a little tougher, but I think I am right in line with the grading services, the proof being that I am very rarely surprised by a grade on a card I submit. For example, to me, a card with nice corners and edges, good gloss, no creases, and four tack holes in it is in poor condition, maybe fair if it is really, really sharp otherwise, yet many dealers will list this as g or even vg. In compiling my price guide I've had to make many, many such calls on grading cards that sold.

Hate to admit it, but the slabbers are quite useful...