Is SGC running behind?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

I've never submitted anything to SGC so can't speak to turnaround time, but just received/opened yet another case that's split on 3 sides, to where the card and flip can be easily removed. This makes maybe 8-10 I've received like this over the past year or two, and this was a brand new flip/case. I chalked the first 1-2 up to rough handling, or perhaps shoddy packing, but at this point I think the cases are just very flimsy and brittle. I've never received a case from another TPG that's been damaged to the point it's totally compromised.

Like many, I prefer the look of the SGC cases with certain sets, however take with a grain of salt any mention of their cases being the most sturdy.

I would be worried that it is not the actual card SGC graded. Their slabs scratch super easily but I have never heard of them cracking apart by themselves.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I would be worried that it is not the actual card SGC graded. Their slabs scratch super easily but I have never heard of them cracking apart by themselves.

In most/all cases, I totally trust the seller, and most of the cards would seem not worth switching. The most recent was a low grade T202 Matty/Devlin bought from a reputable seller... But I'd probably have 2nd thoughts about buying a '52 Mantle. Only card I've ever poppped was a '54 Aaron I got signed, and it was super easy, case coming apart without marks. I'm pretty sure all these I've received could be easily glued back together after a thief swaps a high grade card with a trimmed one.

Totally agree with BVG cases being a tank. Also never received a PSA case like I've received these SGC.

[Jason]

I just had a submission show as received less than 24 hours after it was delivered. Im sure they had a high volume of subs after the specials last month which might have caused a slight backup.

[Yoda]

You kind of have to wonder if the move was to suit Dave Forman, perhaps he felt Boca Raton was just a little snappier to park himself than northern NJ (living in Fl myself I could understand that logic). I have always preferred SGC to PSA, so I hope their self-imposed service standards don't slip during this transitional period.

[Pilot172000]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I would be worried that it is not the actual card SGC graded. Their slabs scratch super easily but I have never heard of them cracking apart by themselves.

I found one last night that is seperating. Never seen that before.