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Posted By: eatturf

I just received my first shipment from them and posted them on the 2nd new cards thread for July. I was not let down. Having compared them to GAI, PSA, & SGC, I think the BVG holder will protect better over time. PSA holders that I have seen can still damage the sides of the cards if you rattle them hard enough. Not so with the BVG, the mylar sleeve keeps it from moving (shook the heck out of the 1964 Topps Giants Mantle, not the smartest card to try it with). GAI holders I just don't like, but that's probably me. SGC I really enjoy, I think they present very well and hold the card without risk of damage. Two big advantages SGC has, (1)turn around time for the price, (2)vintage ebayers just don't seem to value the BVG as much as SGC. Comparing the two companies as far as grading toughness, I believe they are both responsible, accurate graders. BVG returned one T206 as altered, which it was.

I will continue to use BVG and SCG. SCG for cards I may want to sell, and BVG for cards I will forever keep.