Sgc

[aloondilana]

My magic question to all of you is why doesn't this hobby as a whole give SGC the respect it deserves as far as card values are concerned?

I've had the opportunity to meet and have several conversations with Dave Forman, what a top notch guy and what knowledge he possesses in this hobby.

Now I will state for the record I went to SGC to have cards graded after I cracked from a PSA holder. Unfortunately for me I did not receive higher grades and in one case I received a lower grade than PSA gave the card.
I can guarantee that SGC grades cards much more conservatively than PSA, but leaves me scratching my head as to why PSA is always getting 30% more for same grade.

This just isn't fair. I'd take an SGC card any day.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by aloondilana

My magic question to all of you is why doesn't this hobby as a whole give SGC the respect it deserves as far as card values are concerned?

I've had the opportunity to meet and have several conversations with Dave Forman, what a top notch guy and what knowledge he possesses in this hobby.

Now I will state for the record I went to SGC to have cards graded after I cracked from a PSA holder. Unfortunately for me I did not receive higher grades and in one case I received a lower grade than PSA gave the card.
I can guarantee that SGC grades cards much more conservatively than PSA, but leaves me scratching my head as to why PSA is always getting 30% more for sale grade.

This just isn't fair. I'd take an SGC card any day.

Agreed. Unfortunately it is like this with everything in life. Marketing and Branding make up for most of that bump you see.

I just hope it continues as long as I'm buying SGC graded vintage.

[VintageBen]

I like the SGC holder... the black background really makes most cards "pop"

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by aloondilana

I agree, marketing is key and PSA is the 800 pound gorilla.
But I guarantee you PSA does not give the service SGC does.
I just think it's such a shame that this hobby thinks of PSA cards get more money. It makes no sense at all to me.

I may do a study and crack 10 Psa cards and send to SGC

then send 10 SGC cards and send to PSA

I'm willing to take action on the fact that SGC comes out more conservative.

That would be great. I personally find I have more luck with SGC. PSA has been crippling me lately.

[aloondilana]

I realize the registry is monsterous for PSA. But damn, is it that much that it is the reason they get 30-40% more?

[slidekellyslide]

The PSA set registry is the main reason their cards go higher. That's where the major competitors in the slab number game have assembled to compete for the "best" sets.

[nsaddict]

The answer to the question is the REGISTRY period!

[aloondilana]

I agree, marketing is key and PSA is the 800 pound gorilla.
But I guarantee you PSA does not give the service SGC does.
I just think it's such a shame that this hobby holds PSA to a pedestal and their cards get more money. It makes no sense at all to me.

I may do a study and crack 10 Psa cards and send to SGC

then send 10 SGC cards and send to PSA

I'm willing to take action on the fact that SGC comes out more conservative.