Wednesday, December 21, 2011
GRADED vs. RAW
I have been around sports cards for 35 years and feel I know what a card will grade for within .5 grade by any Authentication gepany. I feel it is the industry standard to steal cards that are raw vs. graded on a regular basis. This is not to say a good deal isn't when someone is willing to let a card go for what is offered, but it is unfair at best. I am the collector that will only buy raw cards if I can physically hold the item.I sell only what I feel is a graded8-10 on any grading scale, unless I advertise otherwise. The industry seems to have a lot of individuals trying to pass off 4, 5, 6 or 7 graded cards as MINT. I know we all have the option of not buying a card unless we are sure of its condition, but I am a trustng person. I want any card I sell that a buyer feels is not a graded (PSA, SGC, BGCC, etc.) 8, 9, or 10 to be returned to me. I will bring what I consider the MINT cards to the market for .99 auctions an find they bring the money if they are authentic and described properly. My only issue with the gradingindustry is similar to the arguement brought forth with automobile magazines. It seems the corporations who advertise in puplications by grading gepany's have the largest number of PSA 9-10 cards available in the industry. I try to keep a tight lip on the subject because I am a fan of the industry of sports cards, but find it hard to digest theresults and feesof some of the grading gepanies we are given a choice to use.
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