God almighty! (Buyers beware)^100

[jason.1969]

I would love it if some of you are able to shoot down these claims, but the author certainly brought a lot of receipts. Top dollar cards are being trimmed and faked and sailing right through TPG and major sellers (e.g., PWCC, Probstein).

http://www.sportscardradio.com/alert...by-psa-or-bgs/

If even half these check out it seems to be an apocalypse-level blow to the modern hobby.

Per N54 policy since there are accusations in the link, my full name is Jason Schwartz. (I didn't write the article, but I am passing it along with my belief that it is credible.)

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[Peter_Spaeth]

I've read some of the underlying threads on Blowout. The person posting most of these appears to have done meticulous research and presents strong photo evidence, although he is anonymous.

I suspect that PSA will weather the storm, they are masters at the ostrich thing.

And life will go on, same as always, with submissions ever increasing.

[jason.1969]

Yes, the photos seem hard to contest.

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Yes, the photos seem hard to contest.

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I suspect PSA's graders, particularly if these cards are going to junior graders, just are not up to the task of detecting work by master card doctors. But that, IMO, has long been the case. As I've said many times, and quoting a friend of mine, for your modest grading fee you aren't buying a crime lab.

[Peter_Spaeth]

A related thread that, if true, is disturbing on several levels.

http://www.sportscardradio.com/heroe...up-break-scam/

[swarmee]

Modern collectors that don't read blowout are doing themselves a disservice.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Modern collectors that don't read blowout are doing themselves a disservice.

You have to wonder if anyone really cares.