Future of grading...

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Originally Posted by Winston7715

PSA was so much more lenient 5-10 years ago on their grading but claim their standards have not changed. They graded the trimmed Wagner and didn't catch it. They also claim there's no perks for wealthy/celebrity type individuals who submit cards for grading which I think is bs. It's all about the all mighty dollar.

I don't believe it's a matter of PSA " not catching " it. PSA was just starting up, and what better way to make a very big splash and give a name to your company than to grade the hottest card in the market? The card industry was waining, and the Wagner was making news for the price it was selling for.

The Wagner HAD to receive a numerical grade. If the card had not received a grade, PSA would have had a difficult road ahead as a company since it was a start-up. The hobby would have been depressed further. If the Wagner was altered, how many MORE cards are altered?

Like it or not, Wagner had to grade.