Why I Hate the Whole Card Grading Thing...

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Brianruns10

Card grading has been a boon for me. I wouldn't be able to collect, otherwise, because of the lack of good, quality vintage dealers in my area. And I simply do not trust buying raw cards online...too much of an issue over alterations.

At least with card grading there is a standard in play, and I know with the better confidence that what I'm getting is legit.

But with that said, I always buy the card, never the grade. If offered for the same price, I'd readily buy a centered PSA 6 over an off center PSA 8. And while I try to buy PSA 6-7s, I have no problems buyings 5s or even 4s if the card has terrific eye appeal for me.

Card grading is a tool to aid the hobbyist and the collect and the investor, but it is not the only one, and certainly not one which all should rely upon. Because a blind faith is a great why to wind up with a phony '52 Mantle in a cracked holder....

would be easy to start a thread 'why I hate raw cards' and show a listing on ebay with the card description and pictures and then when receive the card show what you actually got picture wise.......the comparisons would show huge differences .