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Posted By: barrysloate

Leon- I've been saying the same thing too, that many collectors just want to know they have an original card that hasn't been tampered with, and to heck with the grade. You and I and all the other experienced collectors can grade them ourselves.

But the hobby is bigger than just the armpit guys and if someone wants to collect high grade cards more power to him; and he has every right to the same guarantee that his cards are original, too.

I left out a point: and of course if a high grade is important to some collectors they are entitled to a fair and accurate assessment. I know those collectors get a lot of flak on the board but they aren't doing anything wrong by wanting the finest set. That's just another way to collect.