GD-30 and VG-50 PSE graded stamps up for auction
I was perusing the auctions here of certified US stamps and notice a whole slew of stamps that are graded GD-30 and VG-50, which is something you don't see too often. Assuming the submitter had a choice to get those stamps graded or not, it's curious that grading was requested. Personally I've only been submitting stamps that I expect will grade well or are rarer stamps needing to determine their soundness. I am not seeking to criticize but just thought this was sort of interesting... Here's an example:
https://www.hipstamp.com/listing/us-400a-mint-with-pse-graded-cert-gd-30-og-nh/29480842
https://www.hipstamp.com/listing/us-400a-mint-with-pse-graded-cert-gd-30-og-nh/29480842
Comments
The cert is from 2003, so, perhaps, their no-grading policy was implemented after that date. But, I would guess the reperf (which the submitter may not have been aware of) has a lot to do with the low grade.
Frankly it's a decent looking stamp and without including the cert someone would probably spend way too much for it. I applaud the dealers honesty
I would exercise some caution when considering to bid on their certified stamps. Make sure the scan of the actual stamp and the certificate match. There were a few that ended tonight that didn't. Also, I've seen misidentified material.
I'm sure if there's a problem they would remedy the situation to your satisfaction.
Just throwing this out there -- Is this Mark Rosenberg's stamp store?
If it is I might be in trouble
-Les
Here's another really egregious listing:
https://www.hipstamp.com/listing/us-300-mint-with-pse-graded-cert-xf-sup-95-og-nh/29480884
I sent a question last night to the seller about that exact listing. I have not heard back.
I believe it is the same stamp, it's just been damaged since it was graded. There's no way it would be a 95 at this point.
Here's another one - check out the top left of the stamp. Unfortunately something has affected it and thus makes the original certificates grade meaningless. https://www.hipstamp.com/listing/us-234-mint-with-pse-graded-cert-vf-80-og/29480909
I'm not trying to be the stamp police, but I think it's important for folks to get what they are paying for.
The stamps that were sold Thursday night that did not match the certificate went for substantially less than they should have. No doubt most here are vigilant about what they buy, but some newer or casual collectors might think they got a great deal. This type of thing could discourage them from using this site or collecting stamps at all.
https://www.hipstamp.com/listing/us-234-mint-with-pse-graded-cert-vf-80-og/29480909
I applaud the seller!!
I guess blue is the new pink 64 vs 63 and 1C is 3C? sloppy....