SGC Going Away?

[GeoPoto]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

PSA doesn't own SGC. Collectors owns PSA and SGC, two separate companies. This wasn't a merger. So "Aquisitions 101" [sic] doesn't apply. And as several have pointed out in this thread, it would make no sense for Collectors to kill one of their brands.

You make a valid point. Acquisitions 101 was misplayed. In the long run, I would expect a merger. But, I would have to agree that the long term could be a long time.

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[raulus]

Originally Posted by GeoPoto

You make a valid point. Acquisitions 101 was misplayed. In the long run, I would expect a merger. But, I would have to agree that the long term could be a long time.

And maybe all of this talk will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

A know-nothing blogger mouths off, and it injects the smallest doubt whether the brand will continue long-term, so would-be submitters send in less stuff, or at least delay sending in stuff for a few months. The monthly reports for stuff graded show that SGC grades less and less stuff each month. SGC lays off a few people, and the news gets out the SGC is laying people off. Grading times extend.

The trend snowballs, takes on a life of its own, and eventually they pull the plug. Maybe it takes a few years, but once the doubt sets in, it's hard to turn the corner.

So I guess if you love SGC, it's your obligation, nay duty, to crack all of your existing SGC stuff and re-submit it again to keep those numbers up. Or at least to find more and more raw stuff to grade each month to keep the good times rolling.

[MJRaider]

I found the Vintage YouTube community fairly interesting a year ago but man has it just become an echo chamber of the same old guys, saying the same old things, and including only the same old people.

Except Southern Collector, I like him. But he's already starting to sound like the rest of them.

But you better spend thousands of dollars on cards on a monthly basis or your collection isn't interesting and clearly you are poor.

[sammythunder]

Originally Posted by MJRaider

I found the Vintage YouTube community fairly interesting a year ago but man has it just become an echo chamber of the same old guys, saying the same old things, and including only the same old people.

Except Southern Collector, I like him. But he's already starting to sound like the rest of them.

But you better spend thousands of dollars on cards on a monthly basis or your collection isn't interesting and clearly you are poor.

As a collector with a channel, I understand your perspective and really make an attempt to try and bring on different collectors on a weekly basis for collaborations. It's one way to keep things fresh and new. The livestream I do on Thursdays with my buddy Jason called Cardboard & Cold Ones bring on a different collector with a YouTube channel each week. I'm always open to feedback on how I can avoid being monotonous with my videos.

[MJRaider]

Originally Posted by sammythunder

As a collector with a channel, I understand your perspective and really make an attempt to try and bring on different collectors on a weekly basis for collaborations. It's one way to keep things fresh and new. The livestream I do on Thursdays with my buddy Jason called Cardboard & Cold Ones bring on a different collector with a YouTube channel each week. I'm always open to feedback on how I can avoid being monotonous with my videos.

Thanks, Sammy! I will check it out.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by sammythunder

As a collector with a channel, I understand your perspective and really make an attempt to try and bring on different collectors on a weekly basis for collaborations. It's one way to keep things fresh and new. The livestream I do on Thursdays with my buddy Jason called Cardboard & Cold Ones bring on a different collector with a YouTube channel each week. I'm always open to feedback on how I can avoid being monotonous with my videos.

You and Jason are GREAT! Really down to earth, and in no way pretentious. Unlike a previous statement that was made, you guys do a commendable job featuring interesting guests with modest collections (who do not have thousands of dollars to spend). You and Jason are great at featuring inexpensive options for buying cool cards. I always enjoy watching Cardboard & Cold Ones, as well as The 4 Collectors Channel. Hopefully some of the people here will check it out!

I do understand the people posting here who are saying it's annoying the way some content creators will lecture you forever and take 45 minutes to rehash a stale topic that could be fully covered in 6-7 minutes. That is annoying, and who has that kind of free time, anyway?

But you guys always keep it fresh with fun conversations. Keep up the great work!

[theshowandme]

Originally Posted by MJRaider

I found the Vintage YouTube community fairly interesting a year ago but man has it just become an echo chamber of the same old guys, saying the same old things, and including only the same old people.

Except Southern Collector, I like him. But he's already starting to sound like the rest of them.

But you better spend thousands of dollars on cards on a monthly basis or your collection isn't interesting and clearly you are poor.

Lmaooooo

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by raulus

So I guess if you love SGC, it's your obligation, nay duty, to crack all of your existing SGC stuff and re-submit it again to keep those numbers up.

That’s a bit ridiculous, don’t you think?

Originally Posted by raulus

Or at least to find more and more raw stuff to grade each month to keep the good times rolling.

That’s a little more reasonable.