Ben, I think companies like SGC have to put that verbiage there to protect themselves. There are some cards that are not sold frequently, so even if you used something like VCP, you will see highs and lows, or there might not have been a recorded sale of that card at that grade for years. Therefore, that wording gives them some flexibility on what the price should be rather than having to be pinned down to a sale price that may be many years old and not reflect what is reasonable in the current market. As I said in my situation, SGC was very fair, and as long as you come into it that way, you'll be happy with the outcome. Obviously, SGC has been noted as having superior customer service by many people for a good reason.
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