Posted By:
Al CrisafulliI have a small number of sets on both the PSA and SGC registries.
I put them there for a number of reasons:
1) I've met several other collectors of those sets through the registry, and have been able to obtain cards I needed and sell cards I didn't need as a result. I've also done trades with people as a result of the registry.
2) It enables me to publicize my want list for particular sets with pretty wide exposure.
3) For sets I collect where I've made condition a priority, it helps me watch my progress as I upgrade.
4) When I get around to it, it's a nice place to display my collection via scans.
5) I like to see how my set compares with other people's sets. I'm not particularly competitive about it, but I find it interesting to me.
I should note, though, that I have a lot of cards that are not on registries, either, and I have a lot of raw sets I'll never get graded.
-Al