Posted By:
Gilbert MainesI do not attack PSA. I defend against their attacks.
Here we have a self proclaimed authority who muscles into my hobby, makes the rules on how I must evaluate my cards, then is inconsistent in adhereing to their own rules.
This is not my attack on them.
But really, give me a break.
There was a time when the collector needed a defense against dealer's bullying. PSA was there to help. Thank you PSA!
Now the collector has educated himself (and herself) adequately, we have the ebay alternate venue and no longer need PSA's help.
But PSA can provide a useful function for us now. This function is as follows.
1) provide consistent grading so that our high grade collections can be evaluated on an even basis (i.e. buy the card and the holder).
2) provide encapsulation which is hermetically sealed to eliminate environmental contamination, and do not accomodate cards being cracked for resubmission (I know that is one of your profit centers, but drop it - be consistent).
3) Honor your mistakes, as a professional would do. We all make them, we all admit to them, be a man.