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Message:: [QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 8297633, member: 112"]I define standard the same way the dictionary does - Standard - a level of quality or attainment. an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations. So by definition, of course it's an opinion. And when exactly did I do that ? Your comment is nothing more than your opinion, and your interpretation of what I've said. When in reality all I've done is state that ANA standards do exist - which is a fact -  and what those standards are - which is also a fact. And I have also stated that PCGS standards do exist - which is a fact - and what those standards are - which is also a fact. But both sets of standards, and the standards of all the other TPGs, are rather obviously the opinions of those who created them. The thing that really matters here is whose set of standards do you wish to follow ? The standards created by those who have nothing to gain - the ANA. Or the standards of those created solely for the purpose of making money - PCGS, and all other TPGs. Another way of putting that would be, who would rather listen to, and whose standards would you prefer to follow - the standards of somebody who is not trying to sell you anything, or the standards of somebody who is constantly trying to sell you something ? I've made my choice, and stated what my choice is.[/QUOTE]