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Posted By: Morrie

Even with all the problems PSA has had, and their unwillingness to publicly discuss WIWAG, the Rose rookie, and the various other publicity nightmares, they still dominate the market share.

Mind you, they lost my business permanently when Joe O. refused to answer questions on their boards and threads questioning PSA's business practices were continually pulled. But if reports from the national are to be believed, it seems like it's PSA slabs that move best, and unless the public gets more educated about some of PSA's (potentially shady) business practices, that isn't likely to change.

If I were going to have my t206's slabbed for protection/posterity, I'd do it through SGC. I like everything I've seen from them, from their slabs to how they treat customers. But I also never have any intention of selling the cards, and I like to be able to take them out and hold them, even sniff them (does that make me weird?) every once in a while. If I thought I might sell them, I'd be a mercenary little wretch and send them off to PSA.

What's my point? I guess that PSA has a big enough market share and enough of a loyal (some would say "frothing") following that I would still say the smart money is on them to hold resale value in the coming years. I honestly hope SGC can narrow the gap. I just wouldn't hold my breath.

Morrie