Pricing of qualified grading

[swarmee]

A couple of dots, but a long pencil mark above the ball cap. I would not have paid a 4 price for this 5(MK). That's a huge mark, which severely detracts from the eye appeal.

[G1911]

For a large pencil mark, more than 2 grades less in price. I cannot understand the logic in how damage from a pen or pencil is not part of the grade. It is after production damage by the end user, like a crease. The PSA system makes no sense at all. A significant mark should allow a card to grade a 3 at absolute best.

For a MC, I would pay over the price of a properly cut card for my T cards, with the rate depending on set and degree of MC. For a Topps card, about the same as a properly cut card unless it’s a 1971 Topps football, in which case the value is unlimited.

An OC, a grade or so less.

[ParisianJohn]

Originally Posted by swarmee

A couple of dots, but a long pencil mark above the ball cap. I would not have paid a 4 price for this 5(MK). That's a huge mark, which severely detracts from the eye appeal.

Oh my God.... How have I missed that for a decade and assumed it was part of the design? LOL!! Okay, now I overpaid.

[Buythatcard]

I would prefer that they do away with qualifiers. Just numerically grade it and take in account any qualifier by reducing the actual grade.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

I would prefer that they do away with qualifiers. Just numerically grade it and take in account any qualifier by reducing the actual grade.

This right here. Agree 110%.

[insidethewrapper]

I agree, how can you have a "9" that is 90/10 OC. Just grade based on the card with no qualifiers.

[babraham]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

I would prefer that they do away with qualifiers. Just numerically grade it and take in account any qualifier by reducing the actual grade.

+1

[darwinbulldog]

Centering never should have been a factor in grading to begin with.

[glynparson]

Lol. How many times can we have this exact discussion?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by glynparson

Lol. How many times can we have this exact discussion?

300? It's a chat board. People chat.

To the original question, 2 grades is the perceived hickey. Some are more eyesores than others though.
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