Starxcards?

[GregMitch34]

Forgive me if you talked about this at length (I don't see it via Search), but what's the story with this grading service and these folks?

[glynparson]

Paul seems to submit to whichever service will put the highest number on the card. Not unheard of. Too many GAI cards for my liking, though on a personal level I like Paul and think he's a nice guy doesn't mean I would buy a card from him sight unseen.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by glynparson

Paul seems to submit to whichever service will put the highest number on the card. Not unheard of. Too many GAI cards for my liking, though on a personal level I like Paul and think he's a nice guy doesn't mean I would buy a card from him sight unseen.

I think he's talking about somethihg else. Paul started doing his own grading a few months ago. The card is graded and placed in a toploader with a sticker that identifies the card and the grade. His grades seem to be pretty accurate to me.

[GregMitch34]

You mean the card is not slabbed--you can take it out easily and leave it raw or send to grading service? His sticker just makes it seem more "official" and valid? Do others have experience with him and accuracy of grades?

[drc]

It looks as if the sticker goes over the edge of a top loader, so the card is sort of sealed. Some big dealers do that as a form of inventory cataloging. I've gotten items like that where the sticker included a serial number, I assume for their records. Mike Wheat use to do that type of thing. They my also think it important and self-protecting for returns-- which I appreciate.

It may not be used as "grading" as we know it, but as a label for items they sell.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by drc

It looks as if the sticker goes over the edge of a top loader, so the card is sort of sealed.

And I suppose this is utilized for their return policy too. A graded card when returned can be verified by the cert # on the flip.
But in a raw card transaction, both the buyer & seller are at the mercy of their honesty.
So if you were to return a card, it would have that label & still be sealed in the holder.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by drc

It looks as if the sticker goes over the edge of a top loader, so the card is sort of sealed. Some big dealers do that as a form of inventory cataloging. I've gotten items like that where the sticker included a serial number, I assume for their records. Mike Wheat use to do that type of thing. They my also think it important and self-protecting for returns-- which I appreciate.

It may not be used as "grading" as we know it, but as a label for items they sell.

I understand what you're saying and yes, many dealers do as you described for inventory records. However, Starx is purposely grading their own cards. From their eBay description: "Starxcards grading is for the collector. It assures you that we have looked at your card with more discrimination than any other ungraded card. We strive to grade to published standards and accepted hobby norms. More than anything, we guarantee your satisfaction with a full, money-back guarantee -- something no grading company will do."

Again, there grading seems to be pretty accurate.