Posted By:
JimCrandellTim,
I am not ridiculing anyone. I am simply defending myself--mostly from Jay's and now your attacks.
Your view is obvious--"overpriced plastic slabs"
The truth is that grading has been the savior of the hobby. I can't tell you how many people I have spoken to that gave up on the hobby because of card trimming, bleaching etc. With card grading these people have come back and are once again enthusiastic.