Maybe. From everything I've read and understand, PSA, SGC, and the various Beckett's grading services are the most respected. Even with the controversies at PSA, it is somehow considered better than GMA. Fairly or not, I've stuck with the Big Three grading services when I've bought graded cards. I might consider deviating from that because, you're right, I'm just looking for verification, and GMA or one of the other companies might be just as trustworthy.
Protection for my cards, I can create on my own. That's never been a reason for me to buy a graded card.
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allanwhitt wrote:
If the reason is get a card authenticated or to keep safe, isn’t it better to send a card off to GMA and pay a lot less than what PSA charge?