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LarryI am big supporter of grading also support non grading...All Grading services are too strict regarding blank back cards that have very minor back damage yet they might have nice fronts but without grading services, it would be the wild west. SGC , GAI, and PSA all have a specific service to collectors and dealers and have more knowledge than the lower tier grading services.
One importing thing to note..EVERY GRADED CARD NOW IN HOLDERS was at one time raw and ungraded, many came from e bay, so those that only buy graded cards remember that....most reputable sellers sell raw cards that will be gradeable, we cannot guarantee grade but it is urgent to stand the card so it will not have evidence of being trimmed or colored.
Also, all 3 services graded trimmed cards yet all 3 three rejected good cards so they are just an opinion and should not be viewed as gospel. If all 2 or 3 major services grade a card similar, I take that as pretty close to the truth.