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Al C.risafulliI feel like a mediator. 
Jim, one thing Scott is most definitely NOT is lacking knowledge about graded cards. Scott is one of the most knowledgeable guys out there.
Scott, I think Jim collects cards from the eras he watched as a boy, which precludes a lot of rarities. I don't think it makes his collection less legitimate. Building 100 sets where every card is a PSA 8 or better is extraordinarily difficult in its own right, and requires a great deal of diligence.
Personally, I prefer scarcity over condition. But that's just me. That's what's so cool about this hobby - I can learn from a guy like Jim, and he can learn from a guy like Scott, and everyone can be better for it, provided we're willing to accept that there's more than one way to do this hobby.
-Al