PSA v SGC value

[Kutcher55]

Yeah agree. I believe SGC grading standards are every bit as high as PSA's and so generally speaking you can get more quality from SGC on a $ for $ term. But you have to be careful with that concept because resale value isn't the same on average, and so in that light I would say you are better off as a collector focusing on SGC since you will generally pay less for the same card quality.

Has SGC always been as tough on grading as PSA? Not sure although the going sentiment seems to be that both have gotten tougher.

I collect both. And raw cards as well. And I flip. It does generally seem easier to flip PSA cards. While I was posting this I got curious and looked up my historic profit margin with each tpg and it is higher with SGC than PSA. But most of my volume is PSA and as I said they do generally seem to move easier. SGC cards have more of a select audience but that audience is maybe more loyal than PSA and they are willing to pay for quality, in some cases PSA average prices or higher. There is definitely a cross-section of collectors who will just focus on the card first. This can even extend to BVG cards which are a grade easier on vintage, but I have seen nice examples and people pay PSA prices for same grade, although that is a rarity.

[mq711]

Until their new tux slab came out, I always thought SGC grade a point above PSA; meaning a PSA 6 =‘SGC 7 and with that scale their prices were very similar .

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by mq711

Until their new tux slab came out, I always thought SGC grade a point above PSA; meaning a PSA 6 =‘SGC 7 and with that scale their prices were very similar .

If anything, SGC is slightly tougher on vintage now than PSA is. Certainly they are noticeably tougher on centering just in the last 2-3 years.

[Dead-Ball-Hitter]

Like many here, I've been collecting for about 40 yrs. I've been submitting cards for grading since 2000. Sent many to SGC, PSA, and Beckett. I've always liked SGC the best, both for the looks of the slab and the service.

Having said that, for cards that have a similar eye appeal and carry the same grade, PSA always sells higher. Low population or highly sought after cards will sell high, regardless of the slab. See the Kobe Bryant in its BGS holder that sold last week for $2M.