SGC as framers?

[ElCabron]

The Dillon photo ID thread got me wondering why we get our cards (or photos or whatever) graded. For my personal collection, I know more about what I collect that any grading company does, so I don't need authentication. I can also tell what condition my cards are in so I don't need grading, either. When it comes to selling, those are both useful things that make buyers more comfortable. But I'm just talking about for my personal collection.

What I do really like, particularly with SGC, is the protection encapsulation provides, as well as the mini-frame with matting.

How many of you would pay SGC to encapsulate a card (or small photo) without authenticating or grading it? In other words, just a slab with no label at all. Simply for aesthetics and preservation. I would. Anyone else?

-Ryan

[barrysloate]

If you're not asking them to provide any service at all, wouldn't a simple screw down holder offer the same thing for a lot less?

[ElCabron]

Barry,

There's no sweet black matting with a screwdown. Plus, a screwdown just isn't the same. SGC holdered cards just look good. No screws. Like little pieces of art.

-Ryan

[barrysloate]

Fair enough. The heat seal is a step up from the screw.

[Robextend]

Am I the only one that glanced quickly at the thread title and thought I saw "SGC as FARMERS"?

[Bicem]

I get my photographs graded for the protection of the slab, aesthetics of the holder, player identification on the flip, re-sale value down the road and for the sake of consistency of my collection. All my cards are in SGC holders so I wanted my photos in them as well for an overall consistent look.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Robextend

Am I the only one that glanced quickly at the thread title and thought I saw "SGC as FARMERS"?

You're the only one.

I read it and thought, "What the hell does SGC have to do with the writing of the US Constitution?"

[Exhibitman]

I've definitely had some cards slabbed because I liked how they looked or wanted to protect them.