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The ethics of card restoration, the practice of altering cards for grading purposes, and the challenges faced in detecting such modifications. Dr. Beckett presents his views on the widening gap in card prices due to grading and shares his expertise on improving detection methods to maintain the integrity of card collecting. Furthermore, they discuss the industry's approach to restoration and alteration, emphasizing the need for transparency and precise grading criteria to accurately describe a card's condition. They conclude by pondering the future of card grading, with Brian suggesting the adoption of dual grading scales similar to the comic book industry to better represent restored cards.
01:00 Brian's Personal Journey and Insights into the Card Business
By Dr. James Beckett4.3
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The ethics of card restoration, the practice of altering cards for grading purposes, and the challenges faced in detecting such modifications. Dr. Beckett presents his views on the widening gap in card prices due to grading and shares his expertise on improving detection methods to maintain the integrity of card collecting. Furthermore, they discuss the industry's approach to restoration and alteration, emphasizing the need for transparency and precise grading criteria to accurately describe a card's condition. They conclude by pondering the future of card grading, with Brian suggesting the adoption of dual grading scales similar to the comic book industry to better represent restored cards.
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