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JK" The grading companies are very spiteful when it comes to crossovers and competition"
I disagree - at least as to SGC. Other than the one example noted above, Ive submitted probably a hundred cards to SGC for crossover - the majority have crossed and several have been bumped up a half grade. The only cards that I generally have problems with are upper mid grade cards (5s and 6s) that look nice but may have a small wrinkle - SGC will not cross those to 60s or 80s with a crease. Im not saying that its right or wrong or that psa was right or wrong in its assigned grade - only that I know what SGC's standard is (no wrinkles) and they consistently adhere to that standard.
Ive never once thought that a card was rejected out of spite or due to the competition between the grading companies (at least as to SGC).
I have heard rumors that psa and gai have engaged in such conduct, but there is a little more history between those two companies to explain it if it indeed does occur.