opinions- is taking a crease out really altering?

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Posted By: Noel

Clearly yes. I think Jay has it spot on. It is unethical at best and stealing at worst. Why are these people who alter cards hiding in the backroom and not coming forward? They know, along with a large percentage of others it is deceptive and wrong. In the end, these people will make their money and the card collecting community will be left with an inferior product. Additionally, grading companies who overlook this should be held liable for the difference in the alteration. Probably would create a little more conscious awareness of the practice if it hits them right in the pocket book. The bottom line is it is not being done under the watchful eyes of card collecting community but rather under the guise that the card is something other than what it is being advertised.