The new SGC is almost here!

[The Nasty Nati]

The numbering on the new SGC flips are so large they are almost comical. It seriously looks like the person designing the flips was a guy in his eighties who got sick of putting on his reading glasses.

And why get rid of the classic green? That was SGC's identity. I'll admit the black looks good, but that throws off the uniformity of literally millions of SGC flips over the last 20 years.

Collectors are OCD and these new black borders with the giant numbers stick out like a sore thumb compared to the old flips in people's collections.

My two cents. Go back to green. Keep the single digit numbering system but decrease the font size. And maybe increase security, like stronger plastic casing and some added security feature like a hologram on the flip.

I love SGC. I've only submitted to them, but these new changes are no bueno.

[A2000]

Is this confirmed? are they really going to use computers to grade cards?

[MartyFromCANADA]

Are they going to continue to custom cut the inter gaskets? I hate the baggies PSA uses, and I'd be disappointed if they went that way. The clean look SGC's gasket provided was a big reason i prefer them. Note: being a low end collector, I really use these grading companies for authentication purposes.

[Anish]

Originally Posted by MartyFromCANADA

Are they going to continue to custom cut the inter gaskets? I hate the baggies PSA uses, and I'd be disappointed if they went that way. The clean look SGC's gasket provided was a big reason i prefer them. Note: being a low end collector, I really use these grading companies for authentication purposes.

I can’t imagine them changing that. I agree that the custom cuts and black background are what make SGC’s presentation the best.

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Anish

I can’t imagine them changing that. I agree that the custom cuts and black background are what make SGC’s presentation the best.

I think that is right.

Al

[KMayUSA6060]

By the way, it should be noted if it hasn't been already, SGC's new website address is...

https://www.gosgc.com/

[Piratedogcardshows]

Well that was fast. So the 600 or so SGC slabs I have includings ones graded a couple weeks ago are now legacy registry cards. I was wondering what would become of cards graded 10-100 when the new registry came about. I was wishful they would be able to be added under the 1-10 corresponding grade given on the slab. I like the new slabs. Thats alot of crossovers though to continue on with the new registry.

[PiratesWS1979]

Originally Posted by MartyFromCANADA

Are they going to continue to custom cut the inter gaskets? I hate the baggies PSA uses, and I'd be disappointed if they went that way. The clean look SGC's gasket provided was a big reason i prefer them. Note: being a low end collector, I really use these grading companies for authentication purposes.

I agree with the PSA baggie but the BVG sealed sleeve is clean, stable and protects the card better than any current or former slab.

I have stated before I would love to see a BVG style sleeve in between two thinner SGC gaskets. The card would not slide under the gasket or have edge damaged. I have not noticed a problem on the post war cards which are thicker but some of my tobacco cards slid and damaged the edge, especially the older slabs because of handling and shipping.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by A2000

Is this confirmed? are they really going to use computers to grade cards?

No this is Kabookie Theater, that’s a couple years down the road.