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What BODA has done is just awesome. I have nothing but respect for those guys. However, Mr. Snowman does have some solid points.

Originally Posted by Snowman

I've lost count of how many cards they post where they say something along the lines of "I couldn't prove any alterations on this one, but posting anyhow for reference" or "I haven't identified the alteration on this, but I suspect there is one because 'a***a' submitted it".

Yeah, that's a bit silly. Imagine having your ten-thousand dollar card posted up there, and yet they're not sure what was done on it. Now lots of people don't want to touch it ... gee thanks, guys.

Originally Posted by Snowman

Not to mention the hobby can't even agree on what counts as an "alteration" to begin with.

Another solid point. This has been discussed so many times on here and we all know how those threads went.

Originally Posted by Snowman

If anything, they're drawing MORE attention to what can be done to a card and what can't be detected. I would wager good money that the aftermath of BODA's efforts will actually result in MORE altered cards being graded than before.

This is actually very scary and it's probably true. Imagine writing a book titled "How to get Altered Cards past Graders" and putting it online for free! BODA points out every little detail here and there, and this is just the perfect way to educate others on how to commit fraud.