PSA with qualifier vs SGC
 

Let's say I have an 'EX' 1933 Babe Ruth with a small mark on the back that can't be erased. I want to get the card encapsulated.

Wondering what the consensus is as far as the affect on value for resale: Go with PSA with 'MK' qualifier, or straight SGC and have the card drop to 'Good'? What if it were EX-MT?

sadly...I believe in such a scenario...you will always do better w/psa w/qualifier!!!!

Keep in mind, even if the mark is erased, it will still get the "MK" qualifier because the remnant of the mark will still be there

I must agree. Although the qualifier is a turn off, it presents a higher number on the holder. As much as I am for SGC, if you were ever to sell the card, it would probably sell better in a PSA case with the higher number.

ex is a no brainer. i would take as low as a psa3mk over an sgc20.

Also, if it were to grade a "5", I believe a PSA graded card with a qualifier knocks it down 2 grades of value. So basically, it would have close to the value of a "3". If it were to grade just a straight out "2", it would only have the value of a "2". When people see higher numbers, they almost always automatically think it's worth more, regardless of the qualifier, therefore spending more money on the card.

Thanks all. I have only sent cards to SGC, but I've never had nice cards with marks, thus the quandary.

Scott,

This is about the only thing I think PSA has done right. The MK qualifier is fine. I think their OC qualifier is a joke because they don't apply it consistently.