PSA Guarantee on a doctored card

[ALR-bishop]

This print variant has been posted in the never ending variants thread. It is actually quite common. Was it a DP ?

[robw1959]

I'm not sure what the context of "DP" is. If that is in reference to a double-print, I had no idea there were any in the 1954 Topps issue. The only reason I brought up the "scratch" was that is was mentioned in post 26. It does seem to be a common variation. By my count from eBay listings, there appears to be a 5:1 ratio for normal Mays cards vs. the print variations.

[JustinD]

I won't vouch for Geoff Wilson as he is equal to nails on a chalkboard, however some interesting discussion on the "PSA Guarantee" by PSA President Ryan Hoge. Seems to go against everything we see when it comes to this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bfuICkhi4s

Feel free to skip to 17:21 where Hoge justifies upcharges to cover the cost of the "guarantee"...hmm.

[tjisonline]

I need to finish watching the video. The PSA upcharge & high grading fees remind me of car, home, & life insurance where it seldom pays off but when it does, it’s nice to have. Insurers still taken more than they pay
out 🤷.


For me the PSA guarantee does explain their extremely strict consistent grading since Turner & Hoge took over (last couple years). I haven’t heard of too many payouts, but they did in this specific case with Al (major player in the soccer card hobby). Really interesting video

https://youtu.be/MAOe35gNd74?si=P_ROY4ARfbVmooQy

Originally Posted by JustinD

I won't vouch for Geoff Wilson as he is equal to nails on a chalkboard, however some interesting discussion on the "PSA Guarantee" by PSA President Ryan Hoge. Seems to go against everything we see when it comes to this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bfuICkhi4s

Feel free to skip to 17:21 where Hoge justifies upcharges to cover the cost of the "guarantee"...hmm.