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<blockquote data-quote="palitoyjunky" data-source="post: 395658" data-attributes="member: 1828"><p>Like many experienced collectors I am confident in my ability to tell an authentic piece from a reissue, custom, fake or reseal :!: Therefore that isn't the no 1 reason I choose to get some pieces in my collection graded.</p><p>Yes UKG/AFA make mistakes but as a percentage of total work done it is v minor :!: </p><p>Pro's;</p><p>When it comes to selling/buying online these grading companies can really help in increasing trust in pieces in question.</p><p>Grading MISB can preserve a period in time ie even if the tape pops because it is entombed one knows it has never been opened 8) </p><p>Being entombed protects the piece v well and it is documented.</p><p></p><p>Con's;</p><p>As said once entombed one cannot touch, smell or explore the piece anymore :!: I think this is particularly highlighted when we r talking about 'Q' grading :!: I think one has really lost out no longer being able to look inside an already opened piece to c the beautiful uncorrupted factory contents :!:</p><p>Having a piece with considerable flaws graded just highlights the damage and or decay on the piece via the low grade awarded :!: </p><p></p><p>I personally decided to preserve the sealed boxed pieces in my collection and get a couple of my iconic and top condition MOCs graded, documented and naturally well protected. </p><p>As said there is no right and wrong, just personal choice <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="palitoyjunky, post: 395658, member: 1828"] Like many experienced collectors I am confident in my ability to tell an authentic piece from a reissue, custom, fake or reseal :!: Therefore that isn't the no 1 reason I choose to get some pieces in my collection graded. Yes UKG/AFA make mistakes but as a percentage of total work done it is v minor :!: Pro's; When it comes to selling/buying online these grading companies can really help in increasing trust in pieces in question. Grading MISB can preserve a period in time ie even if the tape pops because it is entombed one knows it has never been opened 8) Being entombed protects the piece v well and it is documented. Con's; As said once entombed one cannot touch, smell or explore the piece anymore :!: I think this is particularly highlighted when we r talking about 'Q' grading :!: I think one has really lost out no longer being able to look inside an already opened piece to c the beautiful uncorrupted factory contents :!: Having a piece with considerable flaws graded just highlights the damage and or decay on the piece via the low grade awarded :!: I personally decided to preserve the sealed boxed pieces in my collection and get a couple of my iconic and top condition MOCs graded, documented and naturally well protected. As said there is no right and wrong, just personal choice :D [/QUOTE]
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