New SGC Grading scale updates!!

[3-2-count]

I personally could care less about the half grade system. Eye appeal trumps all regardless of the number that's typed on the flip by some monkey.

[Ronnie73]

I believe the half grades are needed but should have been started when the TPG'ers decided to go into business. Hopefully they never follow their coin grading standards. Coins are graded on a 70 point scale and both PCGS(PSA) and NGC(SGC) use single points from 60 to 70. Imagine ten different grades for a PSA 9 (9.0 to 9.9).

[tbob]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

I personally could care less about the half grade system. Eye appeal trumps all regardless of the number that's typed on the flip by some monkey.

+1

I think it's long over due. PSA grades like crap anyways so its pointless to have 1/2 points when it really don't matter. SGC on the other hand is more accurate and thus 1/2 points will allow even better grading accuracy. This is JMO

[e107collector]

Originally Posted by Pup6913

SGC on the other hand is more accurate and thus 1/2 points will allow even better grading accuracy. This is JMO

Andrew, I also like the half grade point system for lower to mid grade cards. I have a few I will resubmit.

Tony

[HercDriver]

There should be an 11, for like when a 10 isn't good enough and you need just a little more...

Cheers,
Geno

[Jay Wolt]

Gino, actually SGC sorta has an "11" the Pristine grade.
The Pristine grade is a SGC-100, while there SGC-98 is a Gem Mint grade
A PSA-10 is Gem Mint, so for PSA to have a higher grade then Gem Mint
they would have to incorporate an "11" to equal SGC's Pristine grade.

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

I personally could care less about the half grade system. Eye appeal trumps all regardless of the number that's typed on the flip by some monkey.

+2

[markf31]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

I personally could care less about the half grade system. Eye appeal trumps all regardless of the number that's typed on the flip by some monkey.

+1.5

[Matthew H]

Wow this is really exciting! I can't wait to spend good money trying to increase the value of my cards by upgrading the plastic!

[barrysloate]

It's funny how whenever we have a thread about grading, people have strong opinions and always take sides. I guess there will always be the pro-slabbers and those who don't care for it.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

It's funny how whenever we have a thread about grading, people have strong opinions and always take sides. I guess there will always be the pro-slabbers and those who don't care for it.

I'm hugely pro-slab, and really don't care for this move.

[barrysloate]

It's a move that helps SGC stay more competitive with PSA, and also adds to their bottom line as collectors resubmit cards for a second look. Does the hobby really need it? Probably not. But SGC is a good company and I understand it's a business decision.

[Peter_Spaeth]

The addition of an "82" makes their grading scale even more confusing and, really, nonsensical. 55-60-70-80-82-84??? I agree with the poster who said they should now just go to 1-10, with .5s representing the half grades. As for the "100" they could just label the card "pristine" without need for a numerical grade.

[RGold]

My 1954 Red Heart Musial run of all grades just got much harder to complete.

http://imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldsco...redheartmusial

[terjung]

Originally Posted by markf31

+1.5

now that's funny!


Back when I cared more about the number on the flip than I do now, I always found it a bit odd that there wasn't an 82 / 6.5. Given that they had a 1.5 (SGC 20) and some half grades on the upper end, it makes sense that they'd add the ones in the lower-mid range.

I can only think about Scott's beautiful T206 Wagner when hearing about this news. I'd imagine that card is due for a bump.

[barrysloate]

Agree completely with Peter. The only way this has any integrity is if there is a risk/reward system built in. That way SGC is able to correct any mistakes they may have made in the past (it happens) and the submitter fully understands the risks going in. If it's only a one-way street then it's nothing more than a handout.

I've always rated SGC head and shoulders the best grading company, and I hope they do this the right way.