Should I switch from PSA to SGC for my Monster?

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

Yup, thats exactly what I had in mind. I like the black as well.

I didn't really think about the PSA slabs being smaller ... that's a small bonus when trying to display them on a wall.

I don't care for any graded companies but the thinner psa case is much easier to work with than the sgc case from my experience of building 3 wall displays - 1 w/ psa cards, 1 in an sgc case and another where cards reside in broken out sgc slabs that were re-glued. The thicker case poses different logistical issues as far as getting them in a frame w/ glass and a matte. Here are mine for what its worth:

[pgellis]

SGC looks much better on my wall

[Jacklitsch]

Nice Phil!!

I agree...go SGC...much nicer look.

[MVSNYC]

for any type of display...make sure that you use UV protected glass, as the sun and even interior lights can do major harm to baseball cards. anyone wanting to display slabs might wanna contact PSA or SGC to see if they use UV protected plastic for their holders. i personally would not have slabs just sitting out on shelves over a long period of time, but that's just me.

[t206blogcom]

SGC is better by far - better looking case, more accurate and consistent grading, faster grading turn around.

[rainier2004]

Phil - Thats a nice wall! You gonna give us any details on those displays?

[conor912]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Phil - Thats a nice wall! You gonna give us any details on those displays?

I agree. Gorgeous. Though those displays must weight a TON.

[Phillies*phan]

As far as your statement about not being able to find psa 4's goes, I would think there are probably more psa than sgc on the market. This board has a lot of sgc but but look at ebay. Just did a search for both and psa had 950 results in 4 and sgc had 112.

[pgellis]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Phil - Thats a nice wall! You gonna give us any details on those displays?

Thanks for all the kind words.

The displays are Pennzoni displays. You can check them out at their website. The ones I have hold 50 graded cards and I love them.

[William Todd]

Great Display Phil

[sdkammeyer]

Originally Posted by pgellis

Thanks for all the kind words.

The displays are Pennzoni displays. You can check them out at their website. The ones I have hold 50 graded cards and I love them.

I have been eyeballing them for a few months now. I only live about an hour from Sturgis, MI where they are made so I figured I could just drive over and pick up 10 of them and save a ton on shipping.

[62corvette]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

for any type of display...make sure that you use UV protected glass, as the sun and even interior lights can do major harm to baseball cards. anyone wanting to display slabs might wanna contact PSA or SGC to see if they use UV protected plastic for their holders. i personally would not have slabs just sitting out on shelves over a long period of time, but that's just me.

In 1971 I took 3 of my t-206's, put them in an oval picture frame, on felt, under standard glass, and gave them to my dad as a gift. They've been displayed in his office, my office, and our bedroom since. Much indirect sunlight. The felt has faded. The cards remain as vibrant as their twins, who have been in a gun safe since.

[peterb69]

Originally Posted by pgellis

SGC looks much better on my wall

Phil, very nice display, plus I love the Bruins & Red Sox photos as well.

Peter

[ullmandds]

If you switch from PSA To SGC i would be prepared for a likely drop in grade.

[Runscott]

I recommend switching to raw. You can see the actual card better, they take up less room, and there's no hint of post-1911 to them. I even keep mine in an original period soapbox that has 'base ball cards' inked on the top.

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by pgellis

SGC looks much better on my wall

Very nice display. I have 64 SGC graded E121 cards in my display. And 12 Elmer Miller cards in a 12 card Pennzoni case

[wazoo]

I like SGC, they are very consistent, and the cases look amazing. I'm sorry, but PSA cases look cheap. I feel that PSA isn't a very consistent company. I see 3's that should be 1's any day. Each company has its own flaws, but I honestly prefer SGC.

[AMBST95]

I know you mention wanting to display the cards. If displaying openly, either will be impressive. We're talking about a display of T206s. The black border is nice on SGC, but I'd go with who you feel most comfortable with. There are definitely a higher population of PSA cards. As a result, there will be more variability to sift through and you'll still need to be patient in building your Monster, irregardless of who you chose. If going SGC, you may need to wait longer to find a card you need. No matter who you go with, you'll second guess it multiple times in your quest, especially if you're struggling to find a specific card in one TPG and it's available in the other. If you like the cards you have, I'd stick with what got you started.

[travrosty]

dump both psa and sgc and bust them out of there and go raw like God intended.

[sdkammeyer]

THANKS for the input everyone. Truly.

I have decided to stick with the PSA ...... although it's going to cost me more $$ in the long run.

So anyone with PSA 4's they don't need/want anymore just let me know!!

As soon as I compile a few more I will throw my 2 cents into the "What's your Monster number" thread.

Thanks again everyone .... and Happy Holidays! It's gonna be a fun 2013 working on this beast.