The long awaited PSA half grade!

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Posted By: Joe D.

"But upon reviewing that same card if they determine it is altered, it does hurt their brand name by putting it back into circulation. One day you may sell it and the new owner may expose it as an altered card that was given a numerical grade. "


Cutting to the chase... when PSA announced 1/2 grades - many on this board objected that it was either a bump or send back. Lets be frank... people here wanted a grand atonement for past PSA sins. That is not realistic for PSA or SGC.


(not naming the company) I personally have submitted a card that was given an Authentic grade... argued against it, showed evidence, and was given a number grade. I know of someone else who submitted cards straight from what were 100 year old unopened tobacco packs... some came back as 'trimmed' even though no human hands had touched the cards in nearly a century - and they were right out of the pack. After arguing against it, and showing evidence these cards were given number grades. The point is... lets not all get carried away. Even 'trimmed' or 'authentic' is an opinion. Not a statement of fact. I don't own any of the cards mentioned above. They are in circualtion. But if they get reviewed again... they could come back authentic with a new 'fast' opinion given by a grader.... even though these cards were given more care and consideration and were deemed okay.

When grading companies start rescinding their own grades - they will lose their customer base. I would never send another card to any grading company that lowers my already established grade without my prior consent. If they can change their mind or rescind a grade at any time... why not put expiration dates on the flip, or make annual reviews mandatory? Where does it stop?

Thats it - I am cracking them all out tonight!

(truth be told, my favorite cards are graded authentic. And more times than not - the technical grade given by a grader is not a determining factor to my wanting or keeping a card.)


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