Wow psa blowing away competitors

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I would disagree on your notion of strictness. Were they an easier grader 20 years ago? Sure. But SGC is both tough and consistent on vintage these days. PSA from what I have seen is more inconsistent than anything recently, which I guess also means that they are sometimes tougher. Also just my view.


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I’m by no means an expert but it seems like psa is stricter in terms of 50s and 60s. Pre war probably closer to the same.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Carter08

I’m by no means an expert but it seems like psa is stricter in terms of 50s and 60s. Pre war probably closer to the same.

My wheelhouse is 50’s through the 70’s. I’m not going to say with conviction that I think SGC is tougher than PSA, but they certainly aren’t any easier right now.

Tomato / tomaato. I’ve seen older PSA slabbed vintage in a 5 that would be lucky to get a 3 today. It’s a slow pendulum that swings back and forth. I think we are a product of our experiences. And to your original point there are a lot of exceptions either way.

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[ClementeFanOh]

PSA is NOT stricter on vintage than SGC currently. I'm an SGC "acolyte"-
nice Dungeons and Dragons term!- but even I admit SGC is far, far too
harsh on vintage (not just baseball) as of October 2022. The main difference
is the SGC submitter knows this and also knows their card will return in the
same calendar year it was submitted. PSA submitters have no idea a) when
their cards will return and b) what grade they will receive. Anything is
possible with PSA grades, there is a lack of rhyme or reason. It's an
imperfect reality, but still reality. Trent King

PS- the best answer for hobbyists who prefer slabbed, is to deal with
previously slabbed cards. That way, you can avoid the current uncertainty
with submitting and judge slabbed cards on their merits.

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

PSA is NOT stricter on vintage than SGC currently. I'm an SGC "acolyte"-
nice Dungeons and Dragons term!- but even I admit SGC is far, far too
harsh on vintage (not just baseball) as of October 2022. The main difference
is the SGC submitter knows this and also knows their card will return in the
same calendar year it was submitted. PSA submitters have no idea a) when
their cards will return and b) what grade they will receive. Anything is
possible with PSA grades, there is a lack of rhyme or reason. It's an
imperfect reality, but still reality. Trent King

PS- the best answer for hobbyists who prefer slabbed, is to deal with
previously slabbed cards. That way, you can avoid the current uncertainty
with submitting and judge slabbed cards on their merits.

I disagree. I'v crossed far too many recently graded PSA slabs into higher grade SGC slabs recently for me to believe that is the case. Yes, there is variance among graders, but right now, in my experience, PSA is grading ridiculously harsh. I've seen so many EX cards in PSA VG holders recently. It's absolutely mind-blowing.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Snowman

I disagree. I'v crossed far too many recently graded PSA slabs into higher grade SGC slabs recently for me to believe that is the case. Yes, there is variance among graders, but right now, in my experience, PSA is grading ridiculously harsh. I've seen so many EX cards in PSA VG holders recently. It's absolutely mind-blowing.

Lol, just watched a YT video in which some experienced vintage collectors were saying pretty much just the opposite. They had cracked some PSA 8's, perhaps with the notion of them getting 8.5's or 9's with SGC. And SGC sent one card back a 7, and the other a 7.5.

I think it's probably fairest to say right now that the two graders are very close in their standards, and on any given day it probably could go either way as to who is the toughest.

[JohnP0621]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

PSA is NOT stricter on vintage than SGC currently. I'm an SGC "acolyte"-
nice Dungeons and Dragons term!- but even I admit SGC is far, far too
harsh on vintage (not just baseball) as of October 2022. The main difference
is the SGC submitter knows this and also knows their card will return in the
same calendar year it was submitted. PSA submitters have no idea a) when
their cards will return and b) what grade they will receive. Anything is
possible with PSA grades, there is a lack of rhyme or reason. It's an
imperfect reality, but still reality. Trent King

PS- the best answer for hobbyists who prefer slabbed, is to deal with
previously slabbed cards. That way, you can avoid the current uncertainty
with submitting and judge slabbed cards on their merits.

I agree.
I used to submit many cards to both PSA and SGC.
I will now only buy cards that are already graded.
I know the grade when I buy it and get the card right away.
No mystery or disappointment.

Regards
John P