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Message:: [QUOTE="rhoggman, post: 401196, member: 13987"]I know there is a lot of discussion going on here.... but I would like to add that any TPG that lowers or changes their standards to generate more revenue will ultimately fail.... People will catch onto to a scheme like this, and IMO respect is what allows certain TPG's to thrive. Although none can be perfect in all situations, the top teir services rely on trust to thrive. If there is a large percieved weakness there are other services that could take over, or a new one would emerge to fill the gap. In fact, with the introduction of DGS into the marketplace, I think you will see the the percieved top three scrambling to make changes. I also think the easiest way for any older TPG to drum up new business would be through a reholder campaign. Basically just offering a new service "like a visual population report", based on a nominal reholder fee. Somebody is going to have to have an answer for DGS if they(DGS) gains any trust/ respect.  Another question then arises. What happens if a new player proves to have more strict, tighter, and more consistant standards? What will this do to the market? That IMO could have a huge effect on the entire market. Pricing standards currently established.... population reports et cetera could all come into question. I believe that TPG's real goal is to carve out or define the lines for "rare coins". Coins that are not really rare become rare based on high grades. In effect TPG's have widened the definable lines in the rare coin market. Basically giving all the kids a bigger play ground with more pals to play with. All someone really has to do is "trick" the sheeple, and the lines can be redefined again.... It's all about money, and there will always be a new way to get more.[/QUOTE]

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