SGC Response concerning new labels

[The Nasty Nati]

If there is no turning back with the new label (which I really hope that's not the case) at least give your loyal customers a discount on re-holdering fees---especially since there was zero heads up about this.

[Vol]

Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

If there is no turning back with the new label (which I really hope that's not the case) at least give your loyal customers a discount on re-holdering fees---especially since there was zero heads up about this.

One can hope, but this feels like a means to implement
a new revenue stream.

Classy of SGC at the minimum to at least try to provide all
here some form of clarification, instead of just a complete ignore.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Vol

One can hope, but this feels like a means to implement
a new revenue stream.

Classy of SGC at the minimum to at least try to provide all
here some form of clarification, instead of just a complete ignore.

The new half-grade could arguably be a means to generate new revenue -- but don't they have to keep up with PSA on half-grades? However, creating new holders and flips to prevent fraud and to protect the cards can hardly be seen as a money grab.

[nolemmings]

Um, how are there any more lines of text on these new flips than were already available on the old ones once you remove the bar code?

[jbsports33]

Thank you to Sean for providing some feedback, only time will tell what will really happen. I am still on the fence about what I should be investing my money in and may just take a chance on the new holders. Maybe I will just buy the older labeled graded cards for now and wait and keep an eye on prices. Thought about selling more ungraded as well, with all the changes to PSA and SGC grading (half-grades, holders) - seems like there is always a few issues that collectors mention on this board.

Jimmy

[4815162342]

I don't think I've ever seen a group of guys get so upset over color. Maybe SGC will let you choose the right flip colors to match your dresses.

[Leon]

Not trying to be a "tow the line guy" but I really do like the new flips just the way they are. I think they look classy with the hologram type background. As I told Sean, I will just have my pre and post May 2014 flips. I realize there are others who ONLY want one thing but as a type collector I have never only wanted uniformity. I do understand others concerns though. But I do like the way the new ones look quite a bit. I think (my opinion only) they are actually as good looking as the older ones....or darned close to it. Also, I have been told they actually look better in hand than they do from scans. I am sending in cards soon and will be happy to have the new flips.

[calvindog]

As an SGC slab collector, I think I'm almost more concerned about the size of the holder -- is it changed at all? Having SGC and PSA cards lined up back to back drives me crazy with the different dimensions of the slabs.

[conor912]

I'm not much of a slabby, so none of this really concerns me. Tangentially, though, I have always wondered why you (SGC) has felt compelled to put the single digit PSA-comparable grade on the flip. Seems to me like you are pinning yourselves down in PSA's shadow and resigning to #2. If you took that out, then the 4th line of text is moot.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by conor912

I'm not much of a slabby, so none of this really concerns me. Tangentially, though, I have always wondered why you (SGC) has felt compelled to put the single digit PSA-comparable grade on the flip. Seems to me like you are pinning yourselves down in PSA's shadow and resigning to #2. If you took that out, then the 4th line of text is moot.

HA!!!! He said "Tangentially"