TAG Grading

[BobC]

One of the biggest problems/issues I see is that once again it is another TPG taking it solely upon themself to decide on behalf of everyone else what something should grade as. They have their own specific grading and measurement standards, which though likely close, will probably still differ somewhat from those of every other TPG. Plus, as has been pointed out before, the effective use of AI grading is still ultimately based on human perception, input, and adjustment, and to even begin to be truly effective, will likely require an enormous database of each and every different type of card the system is to grade. This might be better with modern cards printed with modern technology, equipment, and materials. How will it handle vintage and other non-normal or standard card type issues though that can have all types of variances or anomalies within cards in the same set.

As others have already said, I would not go rushing out to be among the first to completely embrace and totally rely upon this new service. But it is an interesting concept and at least worth adopting a "wait and see" attitude.