How often are Heritage descriptions inaccurate?

[Ijiwaru Sensei]

As I was searching for Invaders on Heritage's site, I noticed that a number of descriptions understate the high grade population of some of the books: Link.

 

I've included what the descriptions claim the census to be as of 03/08 followed by the actual census:

 

15 0 in 9.6 and 0 higher / census says 3 in 9.6 and 2 higher

17 0 in 9.6 and 0 higher / census says 9 in 9.6 and 1 higher

19 7 in 9.6 and 1 higher / census says 9 in 9.6 and 1 higher

21 0 in 9.6 and 0 higher / census says 6 in 9.6 and 0 higher

22 0 in 9.6 and 0 higher / census says 6 in 9.6 and 2 higher

23 2 in 9.6 and 0 higher / census says 7 in 9.6 and 0 higher

30 0 in 9.6 and 0 higher / census says 4 in 9.6 and 1 higher

34 0 in 9.6 and 0 higher / census says 3 in 9.6 and 0 higher

37 3 in 9.6 and 1 higher / census says 6 in 9.6 and 1 higher

 

Is this level of inaccuracy common?

[MutantKeys]

Dude, they didnt plot the info yet .. Happens alot, but its perfect once its online for sale.

 

I'm not surprised you didnt know that.. coming from a Braves fan

[Ijiwaru Sensei]

Thanks for the good info.

 

Mets fans are still dorks.

[seank]

Be careful of incomplete descriptions from Heritage as well. I bought a GA book described as 6.0 (or so) and it arrived with a small bit of tape on the top left corner. I've also bought mid-grade gold from them that had a loose or almost loose centerfold. They're not the best at full disclosure.

[aardvark88]

The biggest aberration was the Krazy hammer price on the loose front cover to Detect #31 classic castle cover by Bob Kane: NO back cover or coverless attached. Sold for about $5k which is roughly 5 times more than what a raw complete Good- is listed at in Ostreet. Stop the insanity.