Question on SGC?

[steve B]

I'm not sure about the explanations, but when I submitted my first 5 cards for grading at the Shriners show I asked about the valuation section. After a brief look, probably less than 30 seconds, the guy there (Sorry guys, I forget who I talked to) said "mid grade t206 commons, put down $100 each." Simple as that.

I thought the cards were really nice ones, and they came back over a pretty wide range of grades40-84 with one not graded because of a miscut. Overall a good learning experience- the 40 had a gouge on the back that was tiny but deep, and I'd totally mised it. They also answered a couple technical questions I had readily and wih sensible answers. Totally different from my experience asking questions at a PSA booth a few years ago.

I don't think I'd send in cards that I didn't think were pretty nice. I feel I can figure out which ones are poor-fair all on my own. But a fragile card, might be better protected by the holder, and some people like having every card in the same holder.

Steve B

[PWeso81]

Thanks for the input, Steve.

I guess it all boils down to what you want in the long run. If you are looking to sell...then gamble and see what it grades at. I, for one, will not buy anything ungraded off of the Internet. I also do not intend to sell. But if you truely like the card (or cards)...you should keep as is. You shouldn't need a secondary grading co. to tell you how great your card is. Thanks for helping me answer my own question! That is why I love this forum.