Andy Broome
@cardgrader
Eminent Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2025
Last seen: Sep 11, 2025
Topics: 1 / Replies: 17
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RE: AI and the future of grading

I think real world applications of AI is different than what we see and hear on news and social media. AI has already become a part of our lives and I...

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RE: Rough cut edges

Factory issues such as wire-cut cards are taken into account and an allowance is given. Specifically talking about edges like the OPC edge, what we ar...

2 weeks ago
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RE: What Are Some Tips for Getting Into Autograph Authentication?

I do have one good book for you. There is some great info about autograph authentication in here: Team Baseballs: Artifacts of the Game: John M. Mit...

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RE: Old Judge Grading

It is something I have considered and something that I do want to do. We are all about providing as much info on the label as we can. As you probably ...

2 weeks ago
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RE: How does centering affect grading?

Centering is one of the most important subgrades. That is why it carries more weight than say edges. Grading is all about eye appeal and bad centering...

2 weeks ago
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RE: I have a question for all of you!

That is frustrating. When we have a mystery card that our research team cannot identify, we will send the card back with a note saying "Not enough inf...

2 weeks ago
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RE: CGC holder and archival practices

@chvadmin The blend of plastic in our holders is proprietary, but what I can say is that the plastic is archival as well as the material in any sleeve...

2 weeks ago
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RE: What do YOU Collect?

I do not know total items. Cards at last count was just north of 200 different cards. I think there are 5 or 6 autos now. I actually do not think I ...

2 weeks ago
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RE: CGC and Vintage

I think there is upside in gaining market share in vintage. Sports as a whole is a priority for CGC and vintage sports is one aspect of that. TCG ma...

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RE: What Are Some Tips for Getting Into Autograph Authentication?

I actually do not have many recommendations for autograph books unfortunately. Rons book is a good one. I will consult with my good friend James Sp...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Breaking the cycle...

Great question. Building our reputation in the grading space is not a sprint. It takes years of doing the right thing consistently. Having the best ho...

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RE: Authentication and Grading of Autographs

Most autopen sigs are not too hard to spot. It helps to understand how an autopen machine works. There are plenty of videos out there showing the proc...

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