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Posted By: Kevin Saucier

I've never made a penny or asked for one...ever! The services that were previously just a thought are no longer considered and haven't been for some time.

I didn't contact these grading companies, some called me (even PSA) and I was more than happy to assist. Everything was offered at no cost. Some asked for and received advice and various products tested. Recommendations were made for security improvements. The areas of improvements are of course confidential. It will be great to see some of them implemented and collectors get added protection.

The post above is doing nothing more than making an attempt to explain what we can expect in the near future. The problem with many of the collectors here (especially you John) is that they think the worst of any shared information on the topic of alterations. It's no wonder why so many lurkers don't post and is a reason why I post less often. It’s a common practice for you to push around the messenger and anything less than a public flogging from you (and a few others) would be a great disappointment.

Btw…I’m glad you posted those pages. I decided to write them when I got fed up with your endless attacks, questioning my integrity and asking for less cryptic information. Well, there is nothing cryptic on them, it’s a step by step written just for you and because of you!

Again, excuse me for trying to help. Perhaps it would be better if I kept quiet and watched as expert collectors continued to buy so-called ghost image cards, bleached, made errors and rebuilt corners...and now doctored flips and slabs.

The info there is only to help collectors become more educated before making a questionable purchase. It shows examples of what to look for or what can be done. Only one page has photoshop work, the rest are real alterations.

Sad to see that a general alert was trying to be conveyed and was met with questions of ulterior motives.






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