To get something changed by all in the hobby you might start with our very own board member, Bob Lemke (Hi Bob). I know Bob does exhaustive research, which can be slow, in order to change things in the big book and I think that is the correct method. Once it is changed in there then the grading companies will/might follow. I know SGC (and probably Beckett) look at that book for details. Beckett might look at their own book too but regardless I think you need to start with the SCD Big Book as it is the pre-war bible of today, especially since the ACC's author isn't around to change it. Just my 2 cents and trying to get back to Phil's dilemma
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