CGC Grading at the National

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

The thing is, there is no absolute reason for the difference - stricter grading standards, more consistent grading, more secure slabs, etc. It is only because people think they are worth more, so they pay more. That could change tomorrow, and for some silly reason. But for today, PSA carries a premium.

Perception goes a long way in this life but the other key factor is PSA's registry as many have pointed out many times. Lots of competition and egos pursuing the set registry. he premiums people pay for PSA cards is almost exclusively explained by those two factors, imo.

I only recall a small window of time where SGC prices were consistently closer to what PSA brought but that was only on prewar. Let's face it. PSA has done an incredible job promoting their service and SGC has never done a good job of this.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

Perception goes a long way in this life but the other key factor is PSA's registry as many have pointed out many times. Lots of competition and egos pursuing the set registry. he premiums people pay for PSA cards is almost exclusively explained by those two factors, imo.

I only recall a small window of time where SGC prices were consistently closer to what PSA brought but that was only on prewar. Let's face it. PSA has done an incredible job promoting their service and SGC has never done a good job of this.

Bingo. I wish SGC the best, but man, they seem to very content at no. 2.

[Leon]

I will be bringing more cards for CSG to grade.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

That Joss should've gotten a 3.75 for all the extra border...

[3-2-count]

Nice cards Leon. CSG is starting to grow on me!

[Jay Wolt]

....& they look even better in hand
has a glass like look to them & I like the rounded corners
the Beckett slab when tossed can kill someone