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T206CollectorFirst, let me say that I prefer SGC over GAI and PSA. They are my grader of choice. But has anyone noticed that the way SGC inserts are cut leaves a rough plastic edge? In fact, I once crossed a Walter Johnson T206 Portrait GAI 5 into an SGC 60 slab, only to find that the rough edge and tight fit of the SGC insert caused two little impressions to be made on the bottom of the card. I sent the card back to SGC and they refit the card without any grade demotion -- the card was, after all, still in EX condition -- and I have no other complaints. But still, the cut of the plastic insert is not as smooth as say GAI. But, GAI loses points for too thick an insert that allows cards to bang around, and also for cards slipping behind the insert (YIKES!), and also for being a bit too lightweight. SGC holds are just heavy enough, in my opinion.