How Are Grading Cos. Going to Survive?
 

Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Dan,<br /><br />No--still buying low priced cards to fill in some sets. Spent my budget this year anyway. <br /><br />For 2008, will not buy expensive cards that are potentially altered without a second opinion.<br /><br />Jim

How Are Grading Cos. Going to Survive?
 

Posted By: <b>Jerry Hrechka</b><p> SGC has CGC to grade comics. The only semi-reputable competition CGC has is PGX. PSA currently does not grade comics. I can see CU adding comic grading to their list of grading services, creating a Comic Registry, and enhancing their revenue stream (PCA maybe?).<br /> There is an interesting thread in the CU NonSports forum about an individual contemplating a grading service for Vinyl 45RPM records and cover sleeves. I could see that idea taking off. So IMHO there are many other collectibles that could be graded, which should keep the grading cos. in business for a long time. <br /> Collectors Universe (PSA) currently grades: Cards, Coins, Stamps, Autographs, Currency & Diamonds.<br /> Collectors Society (SGC) currently grades: Cards, Coins, Comics & Currency.<br /> Don't know if GAI grades anything other than cards.