Posted By:
Jeff LichtmanI don't have a problem with Jim not taking a financial hit by resubmitting his cards cold. It's his life, his family and only he is reponsible for both -- we cannot expect him to put some moving definition of baseball card nobility ahead of what is best for his family.
In essence, Jim is playing by the rules that exist. We cannot fault him for that. That being said, whether or not Jim is getting preferential treatment on the upgrade submissions is an open question in my mind. To be clear, I have no doubt that Jim would not be party to such a thing but, after seeing how PSA sometimes plays fast and loose with its special friends (i.e. Memory Lane), I simply can't presume they are being honorable on this issue.
Edited to add: I just ready Corey's "I Have a Dream" speech, laughed at his evident insanity, but also agree with nearly all that he says. I wish the real world could be like that, too.