Posted By:
Gilbert MainesAt one time a collector would buy a card in excellent condition, get it, look at it, say "whoa! this is nice", and repeat this process many times.
That individual, it appears is rapidly being replaced by the one who gets his excellent card, looks at it and says "whoa! this is nice, I think it may get a <pick a number>. Then this collector, knowing full well that everything is for sale sooner or later (when the price and other factors are favorable) will select the slab house of choice, submit the card and sit on the edge of his chair hoping, hoping, that his card gets the <pick a number> of his preference.
It is a change in philosophy brought about by factors currently in play in the hobby. Some regret this change, others understand, accept and even appreciate it.