Not a big fan of these changes, especially since I have my first order into CSG now and was looking forward to the green and sub-grades. But, the bright side is that I will be getting a refund on those sub-grades and love those clear acrylic holders. Honestly, for me, that is the #1 feature of CSG.
Regarding their grading standards, I can understand people being hesitant to send their cards to a company that is too strict. It doesn't matter if you're an investor or a collector, nobody wants the lower number on their cards. I do, however, enjoy purchasing CSG cards knowing that I am likely getting a card graded at the highest end of its number.