Does SGC Registry Work Anymore?

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Comparing SGC to PSA is like comparing a mom and pop store to a major corporation. You get better service in the mom and pop store but the corporation can offer so much more. SGC has never gotten their registry off the ground because they were late to the game and didn't spend the money that PSA did. As a result, there is no "registry value added" for high grade SGC cards but there is a substantial "registry value added" for high grade PSA cards. You would think that you could arb the difference, but there is a risk to this as I believe that the only way you are assured a fair grade on a crossover is to break the card out and resubmit it raw.

I agree with Jay in terms of the “registry added value” he mentions. No doubt that if you have that 1965 Topps common in PSA 9 or 10 it will be better served to stay in that PSA holder. With that said I think the whole which TPG’s bring more money thing is a bit of a silly argument especially between SGC and PSA.

In the end for tough or quality items I think quality and rarity will always do well regardless of what TPG holder the item resides in. I also think the whole middle of the road say VG-VGEX card world is also not really affected by this either. The difference between selling values on average is marginal in my opinion.

Now I do think SGC could do a much better job at offering their customers more options, better holders and a better web experience. I really feel they are so close but to quote Maxwell Smart many times they “missed it by the much”.

Cheers,

John

[toledo_mudhen]

Not drinkin all the PSA Kool Aid.

My 55 Topps set (SGC Registry) looks amazing in the SGC slabs.

My registry cards are not for sale - they are for me (and others) to look at and reminisce.

Earl has clearly demonstrated the "customer service" aspect of the "Avis" company.

....won't be movin over to the "dark side" any time soon.