IMO there should be an alternate form of grading that solely and factually represents the condition of the card - is it authentic? altered? creased? marked? off-center(based on physical measurements) etc. Facts only, take the subjectivity out of it. The grade inconsistency in the current system is ridiculous.
If I had a high-dollar card I might want the full PSA-style assessment - for insurance purposes if nothing else. But for the vast majority, I just want to ensure that a card is authentic and unaltered, and that if I cannot see the card in person prior to purchase, I know what physical "deformities" it might have that may or may not be apparent in the scan.
And this form of grading could be done at a lower price point/faster turnaround.
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