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[Peter_Spaeth]

If there was no SGC would you SGC guys go PSA, Beckett, or CSG?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If there was no SGC would you SGC guys go PSA, Beckett, or CSG?

I don't like any of those choices, and would add "raw" to the list.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I don't like any of those choices, and would add "raw" to the list.

Fluid world. Could happen.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Fluid world. Could happen.

Yep... nobody is long for this world as long as there are bigger fish in the sea.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Yep... nobody is long for this world as long as there are bigger fish in the sea.

Bigger fish with an appetite for smaller fish.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Bigger fish with an appetite for smaller fish.

I hope you are joking. The implication of that sounds not so great for collectors.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

I hope you are joking. The implication of that sounds not so great for collectors.

Certainly not for guys who love SGC. I know this board has many.

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I don't like any of those choices, and would add "raw" to the list.

I understand “raw” means an ungraded card. However, graded or ungraded, we all view our cards through plastic. Even if a card is “raw,” the owner, especially if it is a high dollar card, probably keeps it in a one-touch, card saver, top loader, recessed screw down, binder, etc. and never physically touches the actual card.

Who is handling actual raw cards in their collection? I doubt anyone wants to run the risk of damaging a corner, getting oil from your fingers on it, etc. If I have to view a card through plastic - in some for or another - I’d rather view it through a TPGs plastic. To each their own.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

I understand “raw” means an ungraded card. However, graded or ungraded, we all view our cards through plastic. Even if a card is “raw,” the owner, especially if it is a high dollar card, probably keeps it in a one-touch, card saver, top loader, recessed screw down, binder, etc. and never physically touches the actual card.

Who is handling actual raw cards in their collection? I doubt anyone wants to run the risk of damaging a corner, getting oil from your fingers on it, etc. If I have to view a card through plastic - in some for or another - I’d rather view it through a TPGs plastic. To each their own.

I handle the actual cards occasionally on prewar cards.
Postwar, very little of what I have is even in penny sleeves.

[vthobby]

Fedex confirmed that my cards arrived at SGC this morning. SGC confirmed receipt this afternoon.

How novel of a concept. Telling me they got my cards the same day they were delivered!

PSA, Beckett, and the other "wannabees" have alot to learn from SGC. Thank god I've known this the past 20 years!

Peace, Mike

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

Fedex confirmed that my cards arrived at SGC this morning. SGC confirmed receipt this afternoon.

How novel of a concept. Telling me they got my cards the same day they were delivered!

PSA, Beckett, and the other "wannabees" have alot to learn from SGC. Thank god I've known this the past 20 years!

Peace, Mike

So to repeat my question, what would you do if SGC ceased to exist?

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

So to repeat my question, what would you do if SGC ceased to exist?

LOL. Appears someone is pretending not to read ya. Can't blame him. Ya brought some bad news, if true.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

So to repeat my question, what would you do if SGC ceased to exist?

Currently crossing my pre-war to SGC just in case. Once SGC went away I would write an open letter to the remaining TPGs to offer a black apron for pre-war and support my position on why they are missing a great opportunity. Of course they wouldn't listen out of arrogance and ego cuz they're doing such a great job currently.

Then I would contact some heavy hitters in the hobby and come up with a viable business plan for a boutique pre-war only TPG who's mission statement starts with integrity, customer service, and reputation, add a registry, and market to the incredible pre-war community out there. Steal Andy Broome from CSG who clearly is only interested in modern, truly a waste of his talent, and see what happens...

[tnosmoothly]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If there was no SGC would you SGC guys go PSA, Beckett, or CSG?

It would depend on exact card and condition and my timeline, but most likely PSA if there was no need to turn for sale.
I've sent two orders into SGC in the last month with some cheaper modern and some decent vintage and both orders of 10 cards were returned to me in less than 15 days. Kind of remarkable.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If there was no SGC would you SGC guys go PSA, Beckett, or CSG?

could be a non-hypothetical here...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

could be a non-hypothetical here...

TPGs are not immune from M and A. Could be.

[Mutton Chop Yaz]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If there was no SGC would you SGC guys go PSA, Beckett, or CSG?

I wouldn’t.

But . . . I’ve crossed the ungraded Rubicon. Aside from a Diamond Stars set I’m attempting to assemble in SGC holders (which apparently may not come to fruition), I leave my new cards ungraded or, if acquired graded, crack them out. They’re better that way.