Grading system idea..

[swarmee]

Not necessary.

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Not necessary.

Seriously?? I completely disagree.

[Cozumeleno]

Interesting thought, but isn't that what A is for?

[swarmee]

I think that a Poor can be valued by eye appeal. Seems that thousands of people do it daily. Not sure why it's so confusing.
Here's a really nice PSA 1 1956 Mantle. Looks like an EX-MT 6 except for the pinhole at the top center. Value? I'd say equal to a PSA 2.5.

Would AUTH also need a half grade?

[tschock]

Originally Posted by swarmee

I think that a Poor can be valued by eye appeal. Seems that thousands of people do it daily. Not sure why it's so confusing.
Here's a really nice PSA 1 1956 Mantle. Looks like an EX-MT 6 except for the pinhole at the top center. Value? I'd say equal to a PSA 2.5.

Would AUTH also need a half grade?

I'd pay the going rate of "poor" prices for that card. And I'd probably be waiting in line as well.

[lowpopper]

I have thought the same thing for years. Some 1s look great and some
look like roadkill. A Pinhole (PH) qualifier would be a nice addition too. Why
should a NM-MT card with a pinhole get the same grade as a beater with a
pinhole? I would prefer an 8 (PH) over a 1/1.5

[lowpopper]

My post was not in reference to swarmee's Mantle.

You got there right before I did

[swarmee]

Not my card, just a great looking example for the grade that I noticed on COMC. If I can save up enough store credit, it might come home with me.

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by lowpopper

I have thought the same thing for years. Some 1s look great and some
look like roadkill. A Pinhole (PH) qualifier would be a nice addition too. Why
should a NM-MT card with a pinhole get the same grade as a beater with a
pinhole? I would prefer an 8 (PH) over a 1/1.5

Agreed. A super nice example with a pinhole should get a qualifier. If I could upload big pictures I would post examples of the lower end examples I was pertaining to.