Newbie Advice: Vintage Card Grading variance (no doubt a common topic)
 

Hi,
After a 30year absence from the hobby, I am back...and my have things changed. I've decided to stick to Vintage Topps as there are too many mid boggling choices for new cards (one reason I left the hobby in 1990)...

Grading: What's the real skinny? I bought 6 HOFers from the 50s from a well respected dealer via multiple auctions on ebay-had them graded by SGC-and all came back .5-2 grades lower than the dealer had "raw" graded them. Fortunately, when I pointed this out-I was refunded (minus grading fees) for which I am grateful. However, what expectations should I have? My current data/experience suggest over grading to be common. Admittedly, a .5 variance seems reasonable (even though the pricing really takes a hit)...but a 1-2 grade variance?
No doubt this has been discussed ad nauseum..but , before I leave the hobby again, can the gurus on this forum please advise?
Thanks,
OS73

You should post this question on the main page.

Thanks for advice. Will do!
 

Thanks for advice. Will do!