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Posted By: Steve

I feel for you Brian as you are one of those rare people in the hobby that cares about a card aside from grading. The auction house ought to pre-screen consignments for altered inventory, even when graded, but we all know that rarely happens in this hyper-competitive environment.

The real issue is with the grading services. We all know (or should know) that a very high percentage of 7, 8 and 9 tobacco, candy and gum cards have been altered. I was glad to see this come through in a few threads on the board but until the grading services get true religion about authenticity, these things will be the rule and not the exception.

It really is nice to see someone look at something outside the prism of grading...