I would prefer that the club have no opinion on the matter, allow slabbed/graded items in the club auction and other activities (people can choose not to bid).

As for there not being any reputable grading companies (or more specifically, graders themselves), let the companies figure that out themselves. Could provide a great opportunity for our more knowledgable club members AND perhaps a great opportunity for the club to further its educational goals by making knowledge of the production of chips to the graders and the public in general.

Bottom line… let the market work itself out.