This is the problem with grading...

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Runscott

David, the purchaser has the slab and his flip that he paid for - I doubt he'll be complaining.

Scott, what I meant was that if he wanted to hold PSA accountable for that mis-grade (which any reasonable person would agree that it is), he certainly has the right.

From PSA's website: "PSA guarantees that all cards submitted to it shall be graded in accordance with PSA grading standards and under the procedures of PSA"

You're probably right though, he won't be complaining. It's already in his registry and it boosted the GPA of his set keeping him at number one and that's probably all that matters to him. Card? What card? He only bought plastic and a label.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Scott, what I meant was that if he wanted to hold PSA accountable for that mis-grade (which any reasonable person would agree that it is), he certainly has the right.

From PSA's website: "PSA guarantees that all cards submitted to it shall be graded in accordance with PSA grading standards and under the procedures of PSA"

I'm not as good as some of you at telling when a slabbing company has ventured 'too far' from their standards, mainly because I don't collect sharp-cornered cards and don't have as much exposure to them. I also am not clear what 'holding PSA accountable' would amount to. Do we have any examples of this happening in the past?

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

You're probably right though,...

More people need to say this

[Leon]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

He only bought plastic and a label.

I agree. But that being said, I will refer back to what my dear, dear Grandma (*RIP) used to tell me, ""It's your money and you can do with it as you please." Based on Peter S.'s comment today I bought some Novus #2 to help my plastic collection. I am trying for the #1 set of plastic of all time. Wish me well!!

[drc]

I think the problem is with the buyers more the graders. PSA no doubt likes the price, but never told anyone to spend $3,000+ on a 1973 Topps Art Shell. The prices for PSA 8s versus 9s versus 10s are created by the buyers. PSA may indeed promote things via the registry and advertising, but buying into a marketing campaign is no excuse, at least if you're an adult. It's the buyers' money.

So, do I think spending $3,000+ on this Art Malone card to be stupid? Yes, very. But I don't blame PSA.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by drc

So, do I think spending $3,000+ on this Art Malone card to be stupid? Yes, very. But I don't blame PSA.

But if he complained to PSA that it really should be an 8, and somehow gets restitution from PSA, can he expect the difference in price between the two flips? I mean cards?

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

It's already in his registry and it boosted the GPA of his set keeping him at number one and that's probably all that matters to him.

And he can keep bragging that his is bigger than yours.
The registry thing is such a scam,,, just a marketing idea that struck gold for the TPA.
Hope they never try it with autographs,,, we have enough problems on that end but thank goodness no registry crap.