Proof that the market value for PSA and 'conserved' cards have dropped

[perezfan]

Great points, David...

But considering how difficult it is to “out” these cards, and the amount of time/research involved... we won’t know the true scope (or the real effect on pricing) for a very long time. God only knows how many more altered cards are yet to be uncovered, and how many are currently mired in collections.

If a given collector has no intention of selling, it could be decades before the altered card hits the market and becomes visible again. Perhaps by then, the PSA Slab will be rendered meaningless (or even seen as a detriment).

[drcy]

Correct.

The problem for the label investor is that the card comes with it

[hysell]

Also, keep in mind it's not just PSA ? Others {GRADING companies } have these over graded cards out there in the market , also ! PSA , might be taking the the hit for now, but they are NOT alone ? Thanks to all , that have keep up on this problem .

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Perhaps by then, the PSA Slab will be rendered meaningless (or even seen as a detriment).

They should always maintain their meaning: simple and attractive plastic slabs that allow you to collect cards that are different sizes and designs and stack them neatly on top of one another. You can even put an altered card in one of these and its plastic casing allows it to conform nicely to the standards of your set. I always liked this about PSA, and that their slabs are nice and thin.