<< <i>My comments are not intended as the usual "sour grapes" type of complaint. Rather, in spending $1000 on grading fees I would obviously like to make as informed a decision as possible as to what I should submit in hopes of getting the grades I want. I have examined hundreds of 1971 PSA 8s and I felt when I submitted, and still feel today, that the majority of the cards I submitted are similar to PSA 8s that I have examined. If a few cards here and there came back lower than expected, I wouldn't say anything. But we're talking two thirds of the cards. That suggests to me that standards have toughened, and it's important for those submitting to be aware of that so as to avoid disappointment and/or wasting money. >>
Another option would be to purchase cards already graded that meet your standards for the grade, which will avoid any potential disappointment and/or waste of money. Because there is no better answer to what you are wondering about, other than that grades will vary to an extent between one grade and the next based on the perception and opinion of the grader, and that there are always going to be cards that are higher end for the grade (usually the ones we submit, lol) and cards that are lower end for the grade. But focusing on outliers to illustrate your point is just going to cause you greater levels of frustration at the expense of enjoying the cards for what they are. >>
So basically you are advocating not opening packs for cards to submit and instead buying cards that are already graded. I agree with this approach.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting: Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
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<< <i>My comments are not intended as the usual "sour grapes" type of complaint. Rather, in spending $1000 on grading fees I would obviously like to make as informed a decision as possible as to what I should submit in hopes of getting the grades I want. I have examined hundreds of 1971 PSA 8s and I felt when I submitted, and still feel today, that the majority of the cards I submitted are similar to PSA 8s that I have examined. If a few cards here and there came back lower than expected, I wouldn't say anything. But we're talking two thirds of the cards. That suggests to me that standards have toughened, and it's important for those submitting to be aware of that so as to avoid disappointment and/or wasting money. >>
Another option would be to purchase cards already graded that meet your standards for the grade, which will avoid any potential disappointment and/or waste of money. Because there is no better answer to what you are wondering about, other than that grades will vary to an extent between one grade and the next based on the perception and opinion of the grader, and that there are always going to be cards that are higher end for the grade (usually the ones we submit, lol) and cards that are lower end for the grade. But focusing on outliers to illustrate your point is just going to cause you greater levels of frustration at the expense of enjoying the cards for what they are. >>
So basically you are advocating not opening packs for cards to submit and instead buying cards that are already graded. I agree with this approach.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.