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Posted By: Greg

I would bet that Derek's decision to change jobs is based upon what he thinks will make him happy. Compensation is certainly part of the equation, but there are surely other factors. I have always wondered how someone could sit in a dark room day after day, hour after hour, and grade baseball cards for a living. It seems like there would definitely be some sort of burnout factor after a while.

I remember talking to Kevin Struss when he left SCP to join Mastronet. He had nothing but good things to say about SCP, but thought that Mastronet offered him a needed change of pace. I would bet that Derek is in a similar position.

Was Derek important to SCG? Of course, but SGC will surely be fine without him. People are buying SGC cards because of their entire package, not just Derek Grady. As long as they continue to put out a solid product, SGC will keep growing.

I would like to than Derek for the great job that he did at SGC and wish him all the luck with his new endeavor.