Posted By:
CatI've stayed out of these discussions and I am probably breaking the "let's be nice" rule but when I started reading these threads about additional layers of protection so that altered cards do not get put in holders with grades of 8 to 10, in about two seconds I came to my conclusion as to what the real issue is....
If a collector/investor has thousands of cards in PSA (or SGC) 8, 9 and 10 holders representing a seven figure investment, then the best way to increase the value of that investment (and make sure that it does not decline in value because of increased supply), is to assure that more cards do not get slabbed with similar grades. If the collector really cared he would of ranted and raved prior to buying thousands of cards in these holders.
If you have a supply and demand sensitive investment, it is very wise to restrict supply if you can. When these collectors start cracking their cards out and resubmitting to learn the truth about their existing collections then I'll believe their motives.