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06-10-2010, 09:21 AM
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I'm very much on the fence about slabbing photos as well. I've gotten used to it for cards, but still feel that too many of the cards get slabbed.
I also have some concerns about the slabbing from an archival perspective. Preserving photos is somewhat complex, and I'm not sure the slab is the way to go. And for some cards, I think it may actually be damaging in the long run. It looks like the holder in in contact with the photo surface, something I usually try to avoid with any better photos I've got. Steve B 
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06-10-2010, 12:22 PM
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I'm completely against it as well. I collect these things for their aesthetic beauty and interesting subject matter. To me, a well composed photo and a PSA Bar Code will clash, and in no way compliment each other.
I fully understand the opposing stance of those who like it and feel it's necessary to the hobby. I am just not one of them. Neither side is "right or wrong"... it's simply a personal preference.
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06-10-2010, 12:40 PM
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Too bad that these companies couldnt send you a letter of authentication w a picture of the front/back of your own photo on it, designating type and all. You could then just keep the letter w it, or if framed, it could be inside the frame or something.
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06-10-2010, 02:31 PM
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I'm also from the school that says too many things are being slabbed. I think soon everything wil be slabbed. Is that a good look for the hobby?
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06-10-2010, 03:58 PM
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Count me in as one who hates to see things slabbed. Now, that may be because my collection is like a black hole...nothing ever leaves so I'm not worried about the resale value, but also I just don't like the look.
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06-10-2010, 04:23 PM
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As an addition to my previous comments.
On this board, we have no need because between Jimmy, Dr Cycleback, Rhys, and what seems like a million others, we have our own in house authentication service. The staff is friendly and enthusiatic. We are not only excited about our own pickups, but other's as well. Everyone pitches in for our mutual benefit. OK, I finished the cool-aid now. Mark
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06-10-2010, 04:35 PM
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PSA does this. Here's their letter for an item I just won in Mile High... Type 1 photo of Hank Aaron's 3,000th Hit (I was at this game as a kid in Crosley Field.... yay!) Not sure, however, if they photograph the backs of the photos for their COAs (if not, they should!) To your point, I much prefer this avenue to the potential slabbing of the beatiful photo.
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06-10-2010, 05:42 PM
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Ugh!
Sorry, Jimmy, I have to disagree. This will benefit the whales of photography collecting and PSA, and cost everybody else a lot of money, in my humble opinion. As a longtime collector and dealer of vintage photography, I just don't see the need for this service. Unlike cards and autographs, there's never been an issue of forgery that I'm aware of, and trimming is not a problem. And keeping a collection in binders of PVC-free sheets is perfect for both storage and viewing. In your capacities as collector and dealer, how many times have you needed someone else to tell you anything you don't already know about the photos you handle? With only a tiny % of photos I've dealt with has there been some question as to the type or vintage, and I don't think the "authenticators" at PSA will do any better than you and I, and maybe worse. As far as grading is concerned, all you need is your eyes. The market has always "graded" photos by the price, now the grade will drive the price instead. Card and autograph grading, although correcting some abuses, turned collecting from fun to an anal-compulsive contest. Now grading will do the same to photos and everything else it touches. Yuck.
Hank Thomas
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06-11-2010, 05:08 AM
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Good to hear from you Hank. Been a long time.
Just to clarify one issue...the sky is not falling. Also, PSA will not be grading photos in any way, shape, or form. For those that wish their photos to be graded, Beckett will do so. Regards, Jimmy Last edited by thekingofclout; 06-11-2010 at 05:09 AM.
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06-11-2010, 10:49 AM
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