This doesn't shock me, but I know it goes on with most all authentication services. The more money you spend, the better the grades. The more money you spend, the better chance your item gets authenticated.
I had a 1986 Michael Jordan autographed rookie card (signed in 1987) that I sent to PSA for grading. It came back a PSA 8. There was no question it would come back PSA 9. I sold the card. Within 1 week (yes, 1 week) the card was back on ebay graded PSA 9. Oh, I forget, the buyer lives in California and does a tremendous amount of business with PSA.
When authentication first started, it was good for the hobby. However, when everyone realized how much money could be made, the game changed.
I had a 1986 Michael Jordan autographed rookie card (signed in 1987) that I sent to PSA for grading. It came back a PSA 8. There was no question it would come back PSA 9. I sold the card. Within 1 week (yes, 1 week) the card was back on ebay graded PSA 9. Oh, I forget, the buyer lives in California and does a tremendous amount of business with PSA.
When authentication first started, it was good for the hobby. However, when everyone realized how much money could be made, the game changed.
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