Is the Grading System Broken?

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Posted By: barrysloate

Corey expressed my feelings accurately and it now seems the collector who prefers to assemble a collection the old fashioned way is a pariah. Jim disparaged Keith Olbermann's collection, and I couldn't think of too many people who know more or have contributed more to this hobby than Keith. Not only has he written countless articles on vintage card sets, but he has actually used his position on television as a spokesman for the hobby- both what is good about it and what is bad. I would listen to what he has to say a lot more closely than to the so-called new breed collector.

I don't know if Keith reads this board but if he does I'm sure he would have a well-deserved laugh here. And I can assure you if he has a bunch of cards that may be altered he's not sweating over it. He is enjoying what he has as much as anyone else.