Posted By:
Corey R. ShanusJim,
Let's be clear. According to me you can lead the revolt if you're willing to abide by the same standards of those whom you desire to lead.
Your goal, which I happen to support, is to expose the failings of the grading industry as regards alterations. The only way grading companies will take heed is if their customers (the Jim Crandells of the world) not only demand change, but are willing to back their words with actions. Actions in this case mean showing to the hobby that in fact many altered cards do get into slabs with numerical grades, which then presumably would put tremendous econmic pressure to bear upon the grading companies to do a better job of detecting alterations. This cannot be accomplished unless the owners of such slabs are prepared to have the cards re-examined, the necessary first step to establish to the grading companies that the problem exists. The fact that you're not willing to take the financial hit doesn't surprise me. It is a lot of money and to be fair, I can't say what I would do if I was in your position. But I do know that if I wasn't willing to do it, I wouldn't be talking about it so much. It's just so hypocrital. So, of course, feel free to talk about whatever you like. But getting people to listen is another matter.