PF Vs PSE Grading Experience

I have read everyone's post in this topic. I see that most are against grading stamps, but when is it a good idea to certify a stamp for a grade? Some of the older stamps have a big jump in value for a high grade above the catalog value. I have no certified stamps in my collection but I was thinking about getting one graded. I just do not see many of this stamp centered well. Here is the stamp I am thinking about getting graded. Please tell me if you guys think it is worth the money for grading it. Determining the cost of grading is difficult/confusing as well.

Hi jaxon100,
Have you checked the perfs on this stamp? Your image has a bit of skew but you might want to check them.
Don

That is a picture from ebay. I have the stamp here but have not scanned it yet. The skew is caused by the picture angle and does not exist on the stamp.

If you get the time, please post the scan. This will help determine if the stamp is worthy of spending money on the cert/grading.
Don

PS - I trust nothing from NYStamps.

I took a moment before I run off to work to get a good scan of the stamp.

Ah, the original image skew was indeed messing with my head, the scan helps. Nice guide dots/line...perhaps some of our experts will post their opinions.
Don

If sound, it shouldn't be lower than 90, and might make 95. But you've got an uphill battle. There's a very low likelihood this gets a clean cert IMO (their reputation precedes them). It's a good test case though - let us know the results if you submit. FWIW, even if it turns out altered/faulty, it's still worth the $28 you paid (IMO). It's a pretty stamp.

Which "their"? This thread is about both PSE and PF.

Seller

I will start. The top of George's head has been repaired and lines drawn in by hand.

I think it would get no better than a 90 with the left-right centering being what it is. If I had any concerns about the stamp, it would be the rather clean bottom perfs compared to all others. Definitely shouldn't trust anything from nystamps...

It will not be graded because the hole left by hinge removal at the top of George's forehead which was repaired is a huge problem.

rogdcam, I'm not sure what you're looking at, but I don't see any evidence of a large repair (or drawn-in lines). The hairlines in that forehead area are usually light.

There are diagonal lines drawn in on the top of the forehead that should not be there.

Isn't that an artifact of the second ring of the target cancel?