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Posted By: mike mullins

this set registry thing to me? I don't think I have a clear understanding of what all is involved.

First, what do you have to do to get a set registered? From what I understand, you take all your cards to SGC or PSA, they slab them, then give you a certificate that says "you now own the entire set of 1993 Donruss" (whoo-hoo!). Then they keep this on their files somewhere or something. Is this correct? What is the advantage of doing this?

Also, can you designate a certain group of cards as being a "set"? Pdog mentioned a "rookie registry set"...does that mean you'd have to have the "rookie" card of every player ever? Who gets to decide what a "set" is? Is there a specified set of approved sets?

Thanks in advance for the information! In my opinion, it seems like a good idea for the companies (lotsa money), but for vintage collectors, I don't really see any advantages to it. But like I said, maybe I don't understand what a registered set gets you.