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Posted By: Tim Newcomb

Hi Jim,

Let's try to keep it civil-- we can disagree about the importance of grading without personalizing-- that's certainly what I would prefer. If I broke that rule, I apologize.

I really don't have a problem with card grading. I certainly don't see it as the hobby's savior, but it's probably an inevitable phase in a maturing hobby. I take advantage of it when it seems useful to me.

As I've said repeatedly, I just don't like the implication that anyone not on the grading bandwagon can't have a superb collection, or be as knowledgeable about the hobby as one who has lots of 8s and 9s.

Anyway, I'm going to swear off any more "attacks", because as I've said, I have nothing whatsoever against you personally, and arguing with people is not why I'm in this hobby.

I would just earnestly ask that before you post in the future, you pause to consider that others have very different approaches to the hobby from yours-- and that theirs may be equally valid. None of us has a corner on "the truth" about this hobby.

Regards,
Tim

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