BCCG Strikes Again

[Robextend]

The people that will suffer most are those that are new to the hobby and don't research what BCCG is. A couple years ago when I got back into collecting I very well may have been susceptible to being a victim, thankfully that didn't happen.

I agree that it is good business for Beckett and they probably won't ever do away with it as long as they are profiting. With that said, IMO seller's that don't disclose the condition of the ENTIRE card are misleading and unethical.

[Matt]

BCCG takes some of the blame in the deception as well - if they were only after a cheaper mass-production alternative, then why start numbering at 5, making it look like a 10 point scale when it is really only a 5 point scale?
Furthermore, if it really is for HSN and the such, why are they allowing mom and pop sellers to submit?

I don't doubt there is a legit business for Beckett here, but why not number 1 through 5 (or even skip number starting at 1) and also only allow the service to be used by those who have a special contract with Beckett to mass grade & sell?

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by Matt

BCCG takes some of the blame in the deception as well - if they were only after a cheaper mass-production alternative, then why start numbering at 5,making it look like a 10 point scale when it is really only a 5 point scale?

then don west couldn't scream..."OMG DEREK JETER '96 UPPER DECK BCCG 1000000....LOOK AT THIS GUIDE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH A PSA10 GOES FOR, THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME DEALLLLL RIGHT HERE FOLKS!!!!!"

i agree bccg at the very least is trying to confuse, and at worst is deceiving its target audience. they also create easy opportunities for scammers to rip off new and old collectors alike.

[Robextend]

Does anyone remember the Shop at Home Network SNL skit? One of the funniest skits ever....

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/96/96fshop.phtml