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Posted By: Joann

Exactly, Barry. Commodity cards are better suited to commodity grading approaches. The quick look method is more appropriate for lower value cards, and in turn the lower value cards would not be well matched with any expensive review. So in terms of both extent of review and pricing, the common cards and current grading are about right for one another.

But high end cards - either by rarity or grade/condition - definitely merit more money spent on review and also a more thorough review. Both the cost and approach are a good match.

Gil - I thought of that too although I was only thinking grade and alteration. But somehow there has to be a stream flow of both parts of the expertise, with the endorsements of all parts being indicated on the card. Like maybe make Kevin a stop on the road to PSA, or whatever. He gives it the alteration thumbs up, and they give it the grade, etc.

Joann