SGC question

[steve B]

Thanks everyone. And especially Brian. I finally found the flaw. There's a very slight bend, running roughly along a line from the bottom of the C to the lowest uniform button.

It's only visible under certain lighting conditions, especially in the holder.
Bright natural light and Halogen didn't make it visible, only muted natural light at a very shallow angle. It shows as a difference in gloss from one section to the next. If I had to guess, the difference from the cardboard being flat is probably less than a degree, probably much less.

I'm pretty impressed they were able to find that. I did a very close examination before sending it in. And obviously a few after to try to figure out the grade. Plus I've had the card for over 20 years. It makes me feel much more confident in the other grades too.

I know it's probably mostly trade secrets, but I'd love to know what the overall process of grading is. In other words, what gets looked at in what order. And maybe take some of the training, maybe some sort of seminar? I think that would be very interesting. Lots to learn beyond the familiar system.

I'll be adding scans to the registry, mine is STB206. Not many graded yet, as many of mine would only be 10s (And I'm very confident about those )

Steve B

[tbob]

Steve- I'd say you did well. Those are really nice looking cards. I think you got a higher grade than I would have expected on the Spencer because of the stain on the back and what appears to be a tiny "tick" on the right border below his left shoulder. I would have thought a 50 on that one so that's great you got an 80. The Bescher is a very pretty card for a 50, you don't see many of that portrait Bescher in such nice shape.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Nice card! You can always crack and send to psa and get an 8.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHarmonica

Nice card! You can always crack and send to psa and get an 8.

...or a 3. Or anything in between!

[steve B]

Nah, Now that I've found the flaw I'm happy with it as is. It's a 50, and should remain a 50.

And I was also expecting a bit less on the Spencer mostly because of the stain. The white spot next to the shoulder on the right isn't damage, just a tiny spot that didn't print. Both the Spencer and the Rucker were pleasant surprises. A Konetchy came back as a 50 from the first batch probably because of a tiny flake missing from the surface of one corner.

I'm pretty happy with the others too, a few were recent pickups, some others I've had for years. I'm having fun with the whole grading thing. Waiting to find out the grades is like buying the cards all over again. I'm only sending the nice ones, and so far the worst has been a very nice looking 40 Both 40's have had stuff I didn't notice. One I should have seen, a gouge on the back. The other was probably because of a paper inclusion that's pretty obvious once you're looking for problems.

Steve B

[ethicsprof]

congrats on some great cards!!
Bob M, with that keen eye of yours, i'd say you've got a second career with
SGC when you get tired of practicing law.

all the best,
barry

[quinnsryche]

That's why SGC is SOOOO much better than PSA. They do not overgrade like PSA, they grade accurately and honestly (irregardless of the customer). I hate PSA, they suck (only my opinion). SGC's holders blow away those lame PSA thin, clear ones too!

[Zan]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

That's why SGC is SOOOO much better than PSA. They do not overgrade like PSA, they grade accurately and honestly (irregardless of the customer). I hate PSA, they suck (only my opinion). SGC's holders blow away those lame PSA thin, clear ones too!

Agree 10,000 %

[Doug]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHarmonica

Nice card! You can always crack and send to psa and get an 8.

Or an 8.5!