PSA v. SGC

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Posted By: Dave Yoken

Hi everyone,

Now that my debacle is over (and I'm trying to get past it myself),
I have a real question for everyone.

I just signed up for PSA, and sent 10 cards in to get graded.
One of the cards was a 1957 Topps Mantle/Berra Yankees' Hitters
card in really beautiful shape with absolutely no flaws on
the card whatsoever, sharp corners, beautiful centering, nice gloss, etc. I thought for sure that it would get a 7 or an 8. When I finally got my grading results yesterday online, it came back as a 3. Understandably, I am very upset, and don't know what to do
at this point, because I paid a lot of $ for that card. (In addition,
none of my other cards submitted came even close to my expectations, including
an almost gem mint 1956 Campanella card that came back as a 5.)
What the heck is going on here? (When I get the cards back in the mail
from PSA, I'll send along scans so you can see for yourself.)

I am wondering if any of you have any advice, and/or a preference of grading companies for vintage cards. I've heard that SGC is better than PSA. What do you think? And what about GAI and BVS? And does customer service play a part in the decision as well?

I have a lot of older cards I am thinking of getting graded, but I have a very
bitter taste in my mouth after this PSA experience.

Thanks all for your responses to my last email. I am humbled by the
forgiveness shown to me!

Best,
Dave