SGG at the National - Onsite Grading?

[parkplace33]

Any news if SGC will do onsite grading at the National this year? I haven't seen a release yet. And I am not referring to pregrade, but rather having a card slabbed onsite by SGC.

[Scott L.]

I asked them about it (more specifically reholders) at the last Philly show and the guy didn't go on record as saying yes but that they had "a lot of plans" for the national. My takeaway was that reholders and grading seemed likely but who knows.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Scott L.

I asked them about it (more specifically reholders) at the last Philly show and the guy didn't go on record as saying yes but that they had "a lot of plans" for the national. My takeaway was that reholders and grading seemed likely but who knows.

I wonder what these "plans" are. Would be a boom if they did something spectacular for the National.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

I wonder what these "plans" are. Would be a boom if they did something spectacular for the National.

If you are getting cards graded at the National, it is going to cost.

[Johnny630]

I have a good felling SGC will be slabbing on-site this year at the National.

[parkplace33]

Anyone know of an update about SGC grading at the National? There is speculation on other boards that they will grade onsite there, but nothing confirmed.

[theshowandme]

I submitted to them at the Chantilly show and asked this.

They said their plans will be communicated soon, but it’s most likely Raw Card Review and verbatim quote, “something like this”, referring to take home submissions.

It was a younger fella so idk if he has the whole picture but either way, SGC can’t let PSA dominate their bread and butter at the national (pre-war).


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[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by theshowandme

I submitted to them at the Chantilly show and asked this.

They said their plans will be communicated soon, but it’s most likely Raw Card Review and verbatim quote, “something like this”, referring to take home submissions.

It was a younger fella so idk if he has the whole picture but either way, SGC can’t let PSA dominate their bread and butter at the national (pre-war).


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I wonder if SGC has made a corporate decision to not grade on site and Major card shows. This is National if you can’t do it for this one what can you do it for?

[notfast]

Last year, PSA announced their national plans in the first week of July. I believe SGC was within a day or two of that announcement stating they wouldn’t be.

I’d expect to hear something in the next week or two.

[rand1com]

SGC cannot be considered a big player in the card grading game if they do not grade cards on site at the National.

The National exposure of grading on site is huge.

They should also make the pricing reasonable, no more than their current pricing structure to entice business and make the collectors feel they are getting a good deal.

They could cut off new submissions after Saturday and catch up any backlog by the end of the day Sunday. If they have to take limited stock back to complete after the National, they can offer free shipping as a perk.

They cannot take the #1 spot from PSA in the grading game but they might just bleed off some business from them if they approach this National correctly.

Just one opinion of course.

[jab72]

Originally Posted by rand1com

SGC cannot be considered a big player in the card grading game if they do not grade cards on site at the National.

The National exposure of grading on site is huge.

They should also make the pricing reasonable, no more than their current pricing structure to entice business and make the collectors feel they are getting a good deal.

They could cut off new submissions after Saturday and catch up any backlog by the end of the day Sunday. If they have to take limited stock back to complete after the National, they can offer free shipping as a perk.

They cannot take the #1 spot from PSA in the grading game but they might just bleed off some business from them if they approach this National correctly.

Just one opinion of course.

No more than their current pricing structure? 10 fold their onsite staff travel, lodging and other expenses? 10 fold their freight costs to get the necessary equipment to Chicago…. All at the same cost they can do it at home for? I get needing/wanting exposure for a brand that is more economical than other grading options …. But they are a business first and foremost. That said I hope they grade on-site … but I wouldn’t expect it to be less than 2x or more their regular submission pricing.


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[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by notfast

Last year, PSA announced their national plans in the first week of July. I believe SGC was within a day or two of that announcement stating they wouldn’t be.

I’d expect to hear something in the next week or two.

Thanks, I guess we will see. I wish SGC's marketing would improve, it leaves a lot to be desired.

[A2000]

Originally Posted by notfast

Last year, PSA announced their national plans in the first week of July. I believe SGC was within a day or two of that announcement stating they wouldn’t be.

I’d expect to hear something in the next week or two.

Beckett and PSA has graded on-site at the National as far back as I can remember going back 20+ years and their announcement a month before the show is usually to inform the public on what type of specials they'll be running.

Taking a look at the dealer floor map, there's no way SGC will be grading on site with slabbing because they just do not have the purchased floor space. If they were going to grade/slab on site, they would've announced that long ago.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by A2000

Beckett and PSA has graded on-site at the National as far back as I can remember going back 20+ years and their announcement a month before the show is usually to inform the public on what type of specials they'll be running.

Taking a look at the dealer floor map, there's no way SGC will be grading on site with slabbing because they just do not have the purchased floor space. If they were going to grade/slab on site, they would've announced that long ago.

Interesting about the floor layout.

I really hope SGC doesn’t fumble the ball and not grade at the National yet again.

[Zan]

Originally Posted by A2000

Beckett and PSA has graded on-site at the National as far back as I can remember going back 20+ years and their announcement a month before the show is usually to inform the public on what type of specials they'll be running.

Taking a look at the dealer floor map, there's no way SGC will be grading on site with slabbing because they just do not have the purchased floor space. If they were going to grade/slab on site, they would've announced that long ago.

It may not be a floor layout thing. I distinctly remember in 2018 (albeit different venue and I understand that) they took cards literally underneath the convention center where they had an encapsulation machine doing cards.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by A2000

Beckett and PSA has graded on-site at the National as far back as I can remember going back 20+ years and their announcement a month before the show is usually to inform the public on what type of specials they'll be running.

Taking a look at the dealer floor map, there's no way SGC will be grading on site with slabbing because they just do not have the purchased floor space. If they were going to grade/slab on site, they would've announced that long ago.

Remember there are also a ton of meeting rooms at the Stephens Convention Center and you don't have to be on the main floor to have a place to do grading on-site.

Many of the rooms are big enough for grading. I know one year Beckett had people in both the main floor and in a meeting room

Rich

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by notfast

Last year, PSA announced their national plans in the first week of July. I believe SGC was within a day or two of that announcement stating they wouldn’t be.

I’d expect to hear something in the next week or two.

I’m thinking $150 a card like last year.

[theshowandme]

raw card review does not count


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[theshowandme]

Anyone else submit in person at Chantilly?

Dropped off on 6/24 in person and still no movement on the submission


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[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by theshowandme

Anyone else submit in person at Chantilly?

Dropped off on 6/24 in person and still no movement on the submission


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Dropped off 400 tobacco cards they are in post grading processing.

[parkplace33]

Bringing up this post one last time (I created it in April). We are two weeks from the National. Anything from SGC about onsite grading? Or really, anything about what they are doing at the National?

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Bringing up this post one last time (I created it in April). We are two weeks from the National. Anything from SGC about onsite grading? Or really, anything about what they are doing at the National?

To most, I think their silence speaks volumes. If you are going maybe you can swing by their booth and they will be giving away some unopened packs of shiny cards. I think they did that one year, no?

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

To most, I think their silence speaks volumes. If you are going maybe you can swing by their booth and they will be giving away some unopened packs of shiny cards. I think they did that one year, no?

It does speak volumes. It is frustrating for me because for National attendees, they still have no idea what SGC is doing there.

[theshowandme]

I had the Cobb and Wagner put in new holders. Both were done in 3 hours.

The da Vincis were graded fresh from my collection.

Overall I was very pleased with their service


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