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steve k<<< i was just wondering why SGC seems to be infallible, while PSA seems to be the butt of most grading complaints. >>>
There have also been negative comments made here about SGC. But you're right, PSA gets the most complaints here.
The bottom line is that some people incorrectly believe that grading is a science. It's not a science, it's an art. Perhaps a better description of grading would be a "guideline" and that's what I use grading for. For the most part with the major grading companies, the cards are authetic and the vast majority are not trimmed. With that in mind, I then proceed to buy the card not the holder. There are a number of cards out there in my view that for example a t206 PSA 2 looks better than a PSA 3 or 4, etc., etc. If seeing a card I like, and it has good visual quality for the grade at the right price, I buy it. If not, then I don't buy it - it's as simple as that.