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Posted By: D. C. Markel

Earlier Jim wrote:

"Sorry but I do not think its unreasonable for grading companies to be able to detect altered cards consistently and to invest the necessary money so that they can do so.
I am not talking about strong 9s and weak 9s etc. I am talking about microtrimmed/reworked cards that are getting into holders."

Jim,

I agree that grading companies should be competent and aggressive regarding detecting altered cards. But I also believe collectors need be diligent as well. Clearly, altered cards are gigantic problem compared to buying cards with bad eye-appeal.