Something weird is going on here.....

[TanksAndSpartans]

I don't think anything sinister is going on here. I sent in a card for review in the holder and it came back with a higher grade, a new holder, and the same cert number.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by DezHood

I don't think anything sinister is going on here. I sent in a card for review in the holder and it came back with a higher grade, a new holder, and the same cert number.

I agree, no one was implying that. I was just curious as to thoughts on the bump and the fact that the TPG used the same exact serial number but it looks like you had something similar. I was not aware they kept the same serial #.
What grade was your card and what did it bump up to?

Thanks! Mike

[bxb]

PSA bumps come back with the same cert number and a new holder.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by bxb

PSA bumps come back with the same cert number and a new holder.

Why did the original submitter not get the '9' grade? He lost out on thousands of dollars....He paid for the exact same service the reviewer paid for. I know grading is subjective, but give me a break.

[iwantitiwinit]

Maybe the original submitter is the current owner.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

Maybe the original submitter is the current owner.

Maybe so - maybe not. Still doesn't explain how a card didn't get graded right the first time. What has changed in a few months except for a 2nd set of eyes. Did the card miraculously improve over time?

[glynparson]

After it was reviewed. Not sure what you are getting at. I have received bumps and I have sold cards that have received bumps from others. They do not change the serial number when a card is upgraded upon review. It is a human process mistakes are made. Not a big deal and not sure why anyone would see it as one. You are after all only paying for the opinion of the graders who looked at your card.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Maybe so - maybe not. Still doesn't explain how a card didn't get graded right the first time. What has changed in a few months except for a 2nd set of eyes. Did the card miraculously improve over time?

People are constantly advertising their cards as undergraded. This guy put his money where his mouth was and sent it in for review. So on further reflection they agreed with him. So what?

Anyone who thinks or pretends there isn't a subjective element to grading that can change is just wrong, and would be disillusioned by the number of cards that change grades on their way to their final slab.