PSA with qualifier vs SGC

[Runscott]

Let's say I have an 'EX' 1933 Babe Ruth with a small mark on the back that can't be erased. I want to get the card encapsulated.

Wondering what the consensus is as far as the affect on value for resale: Go with PSA with 'MK' qualifier, or straight SGC and have the card drop to 'Good'? What if it were EX-MT?

[ullmandds]

sadly...I believe in such a scenario...you will always do better w/psa w/qualifier!!!!

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Let's say I have an 'EX' 1933 Babe Ruth with a small mark on the back that can't be erased.

Keep in mind, even if the mark is erased, it will still get the "MK" qualifier because the remnant of the mark will still be there

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

sadly...I believe in such a scenario...you will always do better w/psa w/qualifier!!!!

I must agree. Although the qualifier is a turn off, it presents a higher number on the holder. As much as I am for SGC, if you were ever to sell the card, it would probably sell better in a PSA case with the higher number.

[chaddurbin]

ex is a no brainer. i would take as low as a psa3mk over an sgc20.

[wazoo]

Also, if it were to grade a "5", I believe a PSA graded card with a qualifier knocks it down 2 grades of value. So basically, it would have close to the value of a "3". If it were to grade just a straight out "2", it would only have the value of a "2". When people see higher numbers, they almost always automatically think it's worth more, regardless of the qualifier, therefore spending more money on the card.

[Runscott]

Thanks all. I have only sent cards to SGC, but I've never had nice cards with marks, thus the quandary.

[Fred]

Scott,

This is about the only thing I think PSA has done right. The MK qualifier is fine. I think their OC qualifier is a joke because they don't apply it consistently.