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Grading service recommendation?
I'm a longtime collector of raw cards and am now considering selling some of my better duplicates. It appears that slabbed cards are fetching better prices than raw. Though I'm not a fan of graded cards, but I will be sending some in to be graded only for the purpose of selling. I don't want to have to join PSA, so SGC is the service I'm leaning toward. Any opinions? Thanks.
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just my two cents from personal opinion and observations, I've gathered that PSA seems to be the preferred company for post-war vintage stuff and SGC seems to be much preferred for pre-war. again this is just what I've observed and others may have different opinions...
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a few things to consider
Since these are for resale I would check the PSA registry if you have any really high grade ones. If you do, and there are PSA registry collectors that need them, then PSA would be the way to go since you will get more money. IF the sets are not widely collected or PSA registry collectors don't need them, then I would go with SGC or BVG. Just my half cent. Also, for full disclosure both SGC and Beckett advertise on this board. I would say the same thing if they didn't but I should at least mention that since you are new to the board, or at least to posting on it. Good luck.
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FYI: You don't need to join PSA just to grade cards. Just print out non-member submission forms. Here is a link:
http://www.psacard.com/submission_ce...onmember.chtml I also agree with the above poster. PSA for post-war, SGC for pre-war. (with the exception of t206, PSA for that too). PSA will often over grade pre-war cards when compared to sgc; however, PSA is tougher on post-war cards than sgc. SGC seems to be consistent in there grading regardless of year while PSA seems to get tougher the "newer" the issue. |
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Sorry, I forgot to mention than most of what I'm selling will be pre-war. Oh, didn't know about not having to join PSA for grading.
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How does SGC or PSA determine the value of a card for there grading fee's? Do they go by book value, auctions, or vcp?
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before sending them in, see if you can get your asking prices on the net54 b/s/t. you may save yourself some grading fees and s/h fees. if they don't sell, then send them in. nothing to lose, no listing fees!
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Psa or Sgc doesn't determine the value, you do. Just put whatever you feel it's worth. As for the best company for resale, I would use PSA. They're sale prices are certainly higher and you have a better chance to get a little higher grades. I always just join because of the free submissions ( A voucher for 15 Submissions ($225 value) - Seven business day turnaround (All 15 cards must be submitted at the same time. Maximum value per card allowed is $499). T3's, Autographed Tickets, and Autographed Cards* are not allowed on this voucher). If your cards are worth close to the $499 mark it's a good deal.
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