Posted By:
BobI have learned the hard way not to buy slabbed cards without a scan. Even your beloved SGC can be all over the place on cards ranging from 10-50. Just when I think I know what consitiutes a PSA 2 or SGC 30 or GAI 2, I get a clunker in the mail that looks worse than some I have seen in 10 holders. I guess the bottom line is to educate yourself on condition and grading as much as possible, ask for nice scans and go from there, slabbed or unslabbed. Don't rely on grading company grades sight unseen. If you want to make sure the card is authentic (most likely) you are safe with the Big 3, but as far as grades go, it is still subjective IMHO.