After giving the issue some thought, I believe there are valid points on both sides. I don’t pretend to know all, but for me, it boils down to value. If you take two books: same title, same condition, and same signature, it’s obvious that a CGC SS one will maintain a higher value than a raw uncertified one.
If a creator recognizes this and opts to charge a higher price for a signature going towards a book getting CGC SS certification, I don’t begrudge them asking a higher price. I also don’t begrudge them for other conditions that I have seen such as personalizing or, in Byrne’s case, not wanting CGC SS certification. Now this is my opinion and I have no problem if people disagree with me.
To clarify, I’m not saying revat or RockMyAmadeus are wrong, our positions on this issue may not align, but I recognize and respect their opinions. I sincerely hope that common ground can be found on this issue with any creators with which there is a divide.