I offered help with graphics, i.e. prepping the book for print . . .
Maybe the idea of a static book is no longer practical. Considering how many pedigrees have popped up in recent years, and with baby-boomers reaching old age, more yet may be on the horizon.
The Pedigree web site is cool - but it needs help (updates). I think CGC should maybe consider taking this on and linking the pedigree web site to the census, and allow pedigrees to be identified within the total number of existing issues in each grade.
Without the pedigree slabs, would anybody really care so much about pedigrees? CGC has a vested interest in maintaining the popularity of the Pedigree designation, so why not bank-roll a registry for them?
And a Pedigree Web site in lieu of a printed book may be more logical. As new pedigrees are discovered, a book becomes obsolete, whereas a web site that links to the census (and by virtue to the set registry) would constantly be updated.
. . . adding to the popularity of the registry as well, which also drives more collectors to have books slabbed *
That's my
* take it from me