Old Card Grading a boondoggle???

[bravos4evr]

Originally Posted by glynparson

I know many collectors that buy graded cards this whole snobbery by some against those that like to buy nice high grade cards I dont understand. But it sure seems those that care less about condition have this attitude and often mistaken air of superiority like only they are true collectors. It's just not true. Now are the investors going to gravitate towards high end material of course that's where the money generally is to be made but that does not mean everyone that likes high end cards is an investor. As for eye appeal being the only thing you think should matter go ahead it is a nice way to build an attractive collection at cheaper prices but to denegrade someone who prefers both or prefers technical grade just isn't right.

please point out where I made any negative comments about investors? (hint: i didn't)

I don't care why anyone buys cards, if they wanna put em in their bike spokes or hoard them like gold. My point is that the number of grading companies and the variability of the opinions makes the "a PSA 8 is worth XYZ" seem a little dubious. it made me wonder if the entire grading thing was created to separate collectors from their $$$. I never intended to slight any individuals or groups at all.

people get so defensive about simple questions....