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sorry i am on the board since a couple month... only...
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BGS 4 LIFE!!!!
Don't care about registry's, just like a nice, secure holder!!! BGS for me!!! |
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There is quite an extensive archive on this site...atleast there used to be?!?! A quick search is always a good idea prior to starting such a thread. I'd guess you'll find many...many threads on the TPG's.
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This topic does get discussed quite a bit.
For T206, most of the folks on here prefer SGC for their graded cards, and cite to more consistency of grading and better/friendlier customer service. The PSA supporters tend to cite higher prices realized at auction, and better attention to things like set registries. Beckett does good work as well, but many people dislike the plastic baggies that come inside the capsule, since it detracts heavily from scanned images. As far as grading is concerned, my experience has been SGC and PSA part ways in the grading range of 4-5-6. I have seen too many PSA 5s with wrinkles; yet a PSA 5 will be stricter on sharpness of corners than SGC is.
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I think BGS is the most consistent... But their cases are hard to crack open
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IMO, They are all good and none of them are perfect.
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I like my t206's in SGC and my sets from the 60-80's in psa
also I prefer my modern ginter in SGC Last edited by lancemountain; 05-15-2012 at 08:31 PM. |
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I will use any of those 3 grading companies. It just depends on the set I'm getting graded. Some I like in SGC holders, & others in PSA, etc...
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I use all three, but more of my cards are in PSA. As mentioned above, all three are accurate in determining authenticity of cards and alterations, so I have 100% confidence in purchasing my cards from any of these 3 TPG's. All of them can make mistakes in the number grade, so as always, you still need to evaluate the card in the holder when you buy and not only rely on the flip. Since I sell cards on ebay and tend to submit in bulk (often 50-100+ cards), I go w/ PSA since it tends to be slightly cheaper w/ them even w/ their rigid requirements that each card size (regular, postcard, etc) and service level be a separate submission each w/ their own return shipping charges. In terms of the holders, my opinion is that for standard size, I like SGC the best (best looking), with BVG next (sturdiest holder), and PSA worst (too thin). For postcard size, I like PSA better than SGC. The holders just seem to be sturdier to me, and I like the 5x7 PSA holders much better than SGC's. For the larger 6x9 holder, I like BVG slightly better than SGC since it's sturdier although too thick in my opinion. For 8x10 holders, BVG is the only game in town, which is fine. Again, I like their holders, but a little too thick for my tastes. For pins, I think only PSA slabs those. PSA does have a pretty big flaw in many of their holders in that the card can "float" in the holder if it's not a standard size. This can cause corner dings if the card is high grade, which is dumb. Some say that the SGC inserts can "bite" into the card, which I've seen once, but I think is pretty rare. BVG has neither the "float" or "bite" issue, so in a way, you can say it's the best here. In addition, BVG has the ability to holder many cards that both PSA and SGC find are too fragile for their holders. I've used this numerous times. In summary, I think there's a place for all three TPG's, and I hope they all stay around for a while.
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WHAT??!! Ask the guy whose Plank was butchered before being slabbed as "Mr. X" by PSA at a grade of 4 if he thinks all three are "accurate ... in determining alterations." Bet he'd say no. In fact, I know he would.
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i can t choose between psa or sgc i love both holder and both company. I think sgc are perhaps better than psa for constant grade... and i love the black recess in the holder ![]() |
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I agree by far. All these battles over who is better, but they all have their upsides and downsides. These graders at these companies are human so they are bound to make some human errors.
Although if I was to submit I would go with PSA for postwar, BVG for Modern or PSA, and SGC for prewar. |
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I use both PSA & SGC. For my T206 and Cuban cards I like SGC. For post war I use PSA. I do think that PSA cards have a better resale value on eBay, but I really like the way cards look against the black background of the SGC holders. The bottom line is I just like to have the holders look the same when viewing them. Recently, I've started an SGC graded Hall of Fame collection with mostly higher grade postwar cards.
Both companies give good service and are easy to deal with. Best regards, Joe |
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I am surprised as folks that endorse TPG's, not trying to sound offensive here, just surprised. Supporters (and critics) of these companies STILL point out the fact that these companies have their own agenda ie registry, mass submissions, the owners name on the submissions, etc. and they are still heavily supported. I cant imagine a judge of law also being sub-contracted by someone on trial; or anyone else that is making a judgement call working for one of the sides and still calling them unbias and "fair"...simply too many agendas that conflict with their primary mission.
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