Originally Posted by Suba-Saab
Yikes!
I still haven't made up my mind if it's worth it. If you're going to be selling off parts of your collection in the future, then AFA grading will pay off. If not, then I don't think it's worth the expense.
Remember, AFA isn't a science ... you send your box on over, they open it.
situation 1:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hit no traffic on the way to work, and his morning is off to a good start. He gets an email from his wife saying "I'm bringing home Hooters for dinner". Your AFA grade = 90.
situation 2:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hits massive traffic on the way to work while battling heavy snowfall. He gets an email from his wife saying "I want a divorce". Your AFA grade = 70.
AFA will grade as they see fit ... I've seen items that were FLAWLESS get 75's ... there is no discussion about your grade, you take it and like it.