Posted By:
petecldEric,
You state, "There can't be one grading standard when you are buying and another when you are selling which is what some dealers now seem to be advocating..."
Eric, I've been involved in the hobby for 20 years and believe me, it is NOTHING new. If they didn't do it, they wouldn't make as much money. Remember, a seller is your best friend when you are BUYING a card. True colors come out when you go to sell a card. Honestly, I don't understand why everyone is all that upset about these auctions. Over grading by the seller is nothing new and granted I don't think the cards match described grade but since images are posted why should any buyer be caught off guard.
I not saying that years ago these cards would be considered Ex/Mt but some wouldn't be graded down as much as others are saying they are. besides the seller only claims to be offering an accurate "depiction", not description.