grading etc

CobbSpikedMe · #1 08-06-2018, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sealmark

As a "collector' since the 1940's I find this entire thing of grading and now some kind of stickers etc. one of the dumbest things I have ever heard of. No, I get it. Those of you who are in love with plastic instead of the product itself good bless you but you are REALLY hurting those of us who truly love what USED to be the "hobby".
Sealmark

I guess I'm odd because I actually like both graded and raw cards. I have a lot raw that I can feel and see up close with a loupe. This helps me get comfortable with what a legit card is like so I don't get burned when buying other raw cards. But I also like many of my HOFers to be graded to protect them and to give them their own display in a way.

What I wanted to ask you though, Sealmark, is how are people who collect graded cards "REALLY" hurting you? You emphasize that statement so I just wondered if you could expand on it a bit.

Thanks,

AndyH

drcy · #2 08-06-2018, 06:27 PM

I'm not a big guy on professional grading and find some of the aspects foolish and overdone. However, I do see the good idea of having an independent opinion on authenticity and condition when you're talking about online sale between two people one thousand miles apart.

vintagebaseballcardguy · #3 08-06-2018, 06:57 PM

I wish TPGs weren't necessary, and I would prefer they didn't exist. However, dishonesty in the hobby made the rise of TPGs inevitable. Who among us didn't buy a "NM" card from a listing in Tuff Stuff or SCD only to get a card in the mail that was EX at best?? Collectors got tired of being burned. True, there are shenanigans with grading, but I can buy a graded card on ebay for a set I am working on and have a pretty good idea of what I am getting. This is tough for me to say/admit, but it is true.

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