CSG Grading - Is It a Real Option Yet?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Based on the initial hype and their background I thought they would have a bigger footprint by now.

I wonder if getting bought out right after forming had any effect?
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[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by Leon

I wonder if getting bought out right after forming had any effect?
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I wasn't aware of that. Probably.

[Dead-Ball-Hitter]

I like the idea of another non-PSA option that is affordable and timely.

My concerns are:
-will resale values approach SGC / BGS levels?
-will they grade consistently?
-can they do something about improving the look on the undersized cards? T206’s look ridiculous when the flip is so disproportionately large.

I guess time is needed to answer these questions. There clearly is room for another grading company in this space.

[bbcard1]

Another cheaper option is a toploader.

[Dead-Ball-Hitter]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Another cheaper option is a toploader.

I couldn’t help but laugh at that one Todd! Thanks….

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

I recently watched with interest some CSG graded 1952 Bowmans at auction because I had your same question. In some small sample sizes (also noting that there are many factors at play on eBay in addition to the grade such as eye appeal, centering, shilling, who the seller is, etc. etc.) I have seen that CSG card prices are lower than PSA and close-ish to SGC.

Here's a snapshot of the Mantles I was using for a recent comparison. A recent CSG Grade 4, and the most recent PSA 4 and SGC 4 grades.

MantleCompare.jpg

[Dead-Ball-Hitter]

Great example John, thanks for the data.