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					Originally Posted by T206Collector  You may fault TPG for grading impossible front/back combinations.
 But can you imagine how many more fraudulent cards would be in circulation if it wasn't for TPG?
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People became more condition sensitive after TPGs came around imo.  I don't think there'd be much of a reason to try to alter a card that already appears mint without the TPGs...  So maybe less fakes being bought by hobby newcomers, but, maybe more cards being altered for a slightly better grade.