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vorthian<< The other thing is that at least the top 2 companies (SGC and PSA) will stand behind their grading/authentication financially. >>
I am learning the hard way with PSA regarding this matter. I had a 1940 PB Earl Averill PSA 9 that was just horrible... submitted it under the "buy back" option at Sportsfest and was assured that I would hear from Mr. Rocchi himself. Over a month later, no call so I called them to see what was going on. It turns out the card graded a 7 and that I was entitled to a refund however I was then presented with a few options; take that amount in grading submissions, take the card back at SMR w/ the difference in grading submissions or my money back with a catch - it would be "months" because of the "insurance policy" or some utter nonsense. I'm sure Andy Baran with his counterfeit PSA 1 Sporting News Ruth wasn't told "months".
So yeah, PSA backs their product - just good luck in attaining it.