Posted By:
bruce DorskindLet's limit the discussion to 6 sets
E 93, E 94, E 95, E 96, E 97 and E 98
A total 5596 cards have been graded (as of today) by PSA and SGC.
Interestingly, SGC has the larger market share having graded 57.1%
of the E cards from the aforementioned sets.
A closer look at the combined Population Report provides an excellent
benchmark for just how scarce some sets are. Isolating the samples
in the best condition (PSA 6 or better and SGC 80 or better) the data
is even more compelling
Set Population High Grade Cards
E 93 1366 167
E 94 625 68
E 95 1617 116
E 96 687 51
E 97 569 23
E 98 731 53
One final item of note. Of all the cards graded by PSA 13.4% received a high
grade of 6 or better. The odds of receiving a high grade from SGC were
considerably slimmer. SGC has graded 3191 cards from these six sets
and only 159 cards (4.99%) received a grade of SGC 80 or higher.
One fact that must be considered, but would very difficult to calcuate,
is the question of cross-over grading. How many cards were taken from
a PSA holder and switched to an SGC holder and/or how many lower grade
SGC holders were sent to PSA?
The data is rather interesting. Your comments are welcomed
Best,
Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List