Professional Grading Question

[smtjoy]

Not all cards are good for grading and most mid to low grade 60-70's commons are a losing game. Also some dealers who submit in bulk can get down to $4 a card I have heard so they have much less cost than you and they also buy lots of their cards in bulk and I would guess at times for less than a dollar a card. So if they pay $1 for the card and $4 to grade, they can still turn a good profit for selling less than $10.

[xdrx]

Well, I just rec'd my initial 10 cards back from SGC. Somewhat disappointed and definitely confused by the grades. Most are lower than I expected, but some just don't make any sense when compared to the others. I really don't have much faith in SGC based on this submission. I think I'll give PSA a shot next.

One question: A bought quite a few cards from a dealer back in the day who used to write prices on back in pencil. Small (as small or smaller than card number digits) and light, but still visible. I haven't tried to erase those markings, thinking I may cause more damage than harm and because I don't want it to seem like I am altering the card. What are your thoughts? How much do the pencil markings take away from grading? Should I try to erase?

Here's an example:



Thanks.

[ThoseBackPages]

cards with writing on them will kill its grade. Erasing will make it worse. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do.

as a collector, i like them as they have amazing eye appeal. the low grade means that they are extremely affordable.

Here is my Gibson rookie. its got someones initials on the back, kept the price nice and low



live and learn,
Eric