Michael Jordan RC, PSA 10, shatters 100k !!!

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Are you actually aware of how they grade though? Gem mint is not perfect. Clearly stated in their grading standards. Easy concept to understand. So how is PSA not doing their job correctly? They're just not doing your interpretation of what grading should be. Given the success of PSA and the failure of other companies who have implemented strategies similar to what you are asking for, PSA's grading standard is the market favorite.

Anybody can quickly look at the PWCC-S copy and the current Goldin copy and see that the two do not have the same eye appeal.

Yes I am aware of how they grade, hence my last sentence in my previous statement. I’m also aware that the “eye appeal” rating is flawed as well. Many examples of cards with a high rating that isn’t warranted. So now not only do you have a flawed grade but flawed eye appeal rating, thus giving the collector/investor a false sense of value. Again, too many fingers, but as is said a lot here you buy the grade. Something as a collector first I would never prescribe to.

I’m not debating if they are the market favorite. Clearly for investing purpose they are they way to go for most cards. All I’m saying is all these gimmicky side sprouts of eye appeal wouldn’t exist if PSA provided a more in depth grading criteria/process.

PSA is in a unique situation being the market cornerstone of grading to make changes to their methods without disrupting their own market. This is not SGC or “insert your grading company”.

Do you not think they owe it to the collector to have better processes? Or are they strictly for investors now?

What would you like to see from them or do you think they can’t get better?

Personally, I don’t like other companies particularly ones in position to profit more essentially grading the grader to bolster their bottom line. It’s about the perception regardless of said intent in this instance.

The Jordan 86F is one of the leading iconic cards that would do well for both investors and collectors if PSA took the lead in creating advancements for the hobby.