Am I limiting my options too much going SGC only?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Dewey

I really like the look of SGC holders. I want to slowly acquire SGC graded vintage Jackie Robinson cards.

Eventually looking at acquiring low grade Leaf, Bowman, and 52 Topps, the rest my eye is content around what I can find in SGC 50+ range. The hunt is the fun part and I'm in no hurry.

Since you like the look of SGC holders I'd go for what you like especially if your not going to do the registry. Purchase what you can find and afford in the SGC holders and if there's something in a PSA holder that you like crack and submit and/or crossover. If your not comfortable with the raw, at this point, just purchase in either of those two slabs. I personally wouldn't purchase a JR in a BVG.

Have fun with it and let's see your additions as you go.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Dewey

I really like the look of SGC holders. I want to slowly acquire SGC graded vintage Jackie Robinson cards. Am I limiting my options too much?

Eventually looking at acquiring low grade Leaf, Bowman, and 52 Topps, the rest my eye is content around what I can find in SGC 50+ range. The hunt is the fun part and I'm in no hurry.

Anyone wanna make a case for best card, any holder? Screw the holder entirely?

Personally,

I think most PSA demands a premium for the "Name". I have found recently that their standards are becoming way too strict and SGC is more in line with that I think. Being a Robinson collector myself, I would say go with the best deal no matter the holder. I have a SGC 84 53 Topps PSA 7 49 Bowman and a BVG 6.5 55 topps. You can always cross over to SGC, but why miss out on a good deal and a good card if the opportunity presents itself You know what I mean?

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

...but why miss out on a good deal and a good card if the opportunity presents itself You know what I mean?

This is the very argument I've been having with myself. Am I the only one who argues with himself? Thanks.

I'm not into the registry thing. And I'm not yet sure on how I want to display the cards, if at all.
I just think those SGC holders are slick. But then again these are the new shoes I just bought.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Dewey

This is the very argument I've been having with myself. Am I the only one who argues with himself? Thanks.

I'm not into the registry thing. And I'm not yet sure on how I want to display the cards, if at all.
I just think those SGC holders are slick. But then again these are the new shoes I just bought.

Sounds like you want the SGC holders. For me the biggest problem with SGC slabs is they mark/scratch up really easy. Because of that I keep mine in graded card sleeves.

Can't blame you, I have cards from all 3 but 99% are in SGC holders because they look amazing compared to the other 2. I usually buy raw and then have them graded. For me it is by far the cheapest way to end up with graded cards.

SGC has some amazingly cheap specials for members. I am sending in on the $5 and $8 per card specials this month.

[Rookiemonster]

I have zero loyalty to any grading company. PSA graded cards do command a high price for certain cards. In my collection I have cards that I had graded by psa because they are more valuable that way. I have cards graded by Beckett and sgc because I purchased them that way. I definitely can't agree with liking the way SGC holders look. They look and feel cheap. Psa is neither here nor there in terms of looks. I like Beckett look the best and it feels far superior then both.

[amazingheroes]

When I'm grading I use this to decide where to send my cards.

Pre-War goes to SGC. I would say 85% of the cards in the large auction catalogs are in SGC slabs, if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.

Modern stuff like Chrome or Finest goes to Beckett. People want a shot at that black label 10.

Everything else I use PSA. A leader and the registry does not hurt.

[Dewey]

Seems reasonable. Still reflecting.

Originally Posted by amazingheroes

When I'm grading I use this to decide where to send my cards.

Pre-War goes to SGC. I would say 85% of the cards in the large auction catalogs are in SGC slabs, if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.

Modern stuff like Chrome or Finest goes to Beckett. People want a shot at that black label 10.

Everything else I use PSA. A leader and the registry does not hurt.