The new SGC is almost here!

Johnny630 · #1 07-01-2018, 07:40 AM

My biggest concern is the new labels :-(

Joe_G. · #2 07-01-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny630

My biggest concern is the new labels :-(

I concur . . . If the new label is black in color . . . how much longer do we have to make a submission with the old green label?

Johnny630 · #3 07-01-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe_G.

I concur . . . If the new label is black in color . . . how much longer do we have to make a submission with the old green label?

I don’t know Joe. I was wondering the same thing. I have a few sgc cards I’d like to have reholstered due to scratching. I wonder if I can request they insert the same old label? I don’t want this new large numbered one.

Joe_G. · #4 07-01-2018, 08:29 AM

For us Pre-War guys the grade typically isn't the focal point. It is a feat for me to simply obtain SF Hess Newsboy cards. I want the slab to frame the card nicely and the grade is a distant second. I don't want a large number trying to take attention away from the card.

If you collect post war Mickey Mantles, maybe the grade is the bigger deal and you want to bring attention to it.

The size of the number isn't a deal breaker for me but I do hope they retain a green label . . . seems were through this once before.

Frank A · #5 07-01-2018, 08:50 AM

Why would anyone care what the label looks like. It's all in the grade. I like the big numbers. I don't care if the label is candy stripe. A more modern label would be great.

conor912 · #6 07-01-2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank A

Why would anyone care what the label looks like. It's all in the grade. I like the big numbers. I don't care if the label is candy stripe. A more modern label would be great.

I think you'd be surprised. Collectors are a funny breed and too much change too quickly can spook them, epecially when it comes to uniformity issues within their collections. The majority of guys that I know who prefer them over PSA do so for how their slabs and labels look, not because of the grades. I actually wouldn't be surprised if this move sinks SGC.

pclpads · #7 07-01-2018, 10:28 AM

What a crappy looking flip. And welcome to the 21st century in moving to a 1-10 grading scale. They can re-invent themselves and pull rabbits out of their hat all day long, but for post-war sales value, PSA will still blow them out of the tub for the same grade on the same card.

SetBuilder · #8 07-01-2018, 06:50 PM

SGC should start giving Old Judge cards (or any 19th century photo cards) higher grades for better image clarity. Makes no sense to grade corners and back damage, etc, when the clarity is what's important.

KMayUSA6060 · #9 07-06-2018, 07:40 AM

I would be fascinated to know what research they did that led to the decision to go with these new flips.

Huysmans · #10 07-01-2018, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank A

Why would anyone care what the label looks like. It's all in the grade. I like the big numbers. I don't care if the label is candy stripe. A more modern label would be great.

It may be hard to believe, but some people actually enjoy things that are aesthetically pleasing.....

tiger8mush · #11 07-01-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank A

Why would anyone care what the label looks like. It's all in the grade.

Some care about the label, others the black insert, or the grade, or the holder. Some wackos might even care about the card inside. To each their own.