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I like the idea of a clear label, but would not become the new "blue" in terms of being a red flag that something is wrong with the card?

Going one step further, I'd like to see an option akin to their personalization service where you could get a different color flip based on a certain quantity that would be graded at one time. I'd send in all of my Leather and Laces cards (chips, scuffs, indentions, etc) if I could have flips that were a black anodized look.

I feel that it is time for a modification in the system to separate cards that are sent in just for protection. Of course, I'm sure the "powers that be" already know the blue isn't appealing. That way more people take a chance with numerical grading. This widens the bell curve and makes the higher graded cards seem less common.

Some brands, like Topps Chrome or 2010 Contenders, seem to grade out a lot of 9.5's and 10's. It defeats the purpose if everyone submits 9.5's and 10's. There would be too many in circulation.

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I am sure the majority of my cards will get 8.5 or higher, but I really could care less as I just want them all protected the best way possible... I don't like the blue labels either at all... I am going to start with my 1/1's, then the /5's, and so on...

I have a lot of die cut 1/1 autos from Donruss Elite over the years. The 2010 Certified Freshman Fabric Black autos had a lot of surface and corner defects. A 9.0 doesn't add value. An 8.5 or 8.0 takes something away from the card, even when lying out the set to look at. I would rather pay to have my entire set slabbed without a grade knowing all the while that some might grade 9.0 or better. I think there is a balance with the lower grades and is aesthetically more appealing.