SO SGC just tripled its prices?

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by hcv123

From their actions I surmise PSA believes they have a stranglehold on the market - a "service" that people are willing to just wait indefinitey for. Clearly if SGC's submissions went up 500% overnight, not as many "loyal" customers as PSA might believe. Really hope SGC can ramp up and capitalize on what might be a once in the company's lifetime opportunity.

I just buy cards from howard and avoid all this smile

[Republicaninmass]

They got 10 cards in last night instead of 2!

[Marchillo]

I still have my 10 free submissions from being a member at SGC a couple years back. I was told there was no expiration. I wonder if this is still the case. Maybe I'll call them in a couple of days - I am sure they will be slammed today.

[Frank A]

I just went on the GMA site and they have raised their prices a little. Also their wait times have gone up a little. Looks like the hobby is very strong right now.

[Exhibitman]

On its face it seems like a price gouge but on second view it looks like a pretty smart marketing strategy designed to position the brand while PSA is suspended. Give priority to pricey cards and make your name with those customers with timely service for the next three months rather than be swamped with cut-rate submissions and piss off everyone who read your ads about turn times. It is actually a great idea, especially if it enables them to place high value cards in auctions between now and July and end up with (ideally) record prices for SGC slabs. When the proverbial puppy works through the PSA python and they come back on line, SGC then decides whether to open lower tiers of service or let the bargain basement trade go to the other TPGs and remain an elite service. We do it with every other brand. I usually get groceries at a store which is cheap but a PITA to shop at, but when I need something quick I go to a high end grocer because I know I can get in and out with ease.

[Section103]

They certainly did. I had a submission that Ive been working on for awhile now and the prices went $175 to $525. Just no way I'll be submitting at that cost. I can wait until they lower their prices. I know this is exactly what they want to happen, but as mentioned before, PSA/SGC/Other needs to look into other long-term solutions. The money is there - absolutely.

[deadballera]

luckily - I beat this increase. sent a few cards off earlier in the week at the 'Old' prices.

[TobaccoKing4]

This is all just going to end up getting passed on to the "retail" pricing of the cards. They already weeded out the low end raising prices to $25...all this is going to do is inflate the prices of desirable cards.

[buymycards]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

They got 10 cards in last night instead of 2!

Their previous message said they have been receiving 3000 cards per day, it looks like they took a jump to 15,000 all at once.