Lets settle this once and for all: SGC, PSA, or BVG?

[Cardboard Junkie]

How about a column for "RAW" cards...that's why I checked other. dave.

[wolfdogg]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

How about a column for "RAW" cards...that's why I checked other. dave.

Same here.......

[novakjr]

I prefer raw, but graded cards are more than welcome in my collection. I threw my vote for SGC. Their slabs and the black insert seem to bring out the best in vintage cards. However SGC's slabs also happen to be the ones that piss me off the most. Because like I said earlier, I prefer raw, so all my boxes and everything are geared towards standard toploaders and such, and the SGC slabs are a little too wide, and always cause trouble. Unfortunately they always end up sideways..

For modern cards, I think BGS has the look that suits them best.

[bbcard1]

None of thee above. They are all less than ethical/competent. Another vote for raw.

[bunst]

I like SGC as a buyer because I feel they will be accurately or undergraded. However, I don't think I'll be submitting anymore to SGC as they have been coming back really undergraded in my opinion. Are they getting more strict recently?

[bbcard1]

One advantage to SGC is that the holders are easier to crack.

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

One advantage to SGC is that the holders are easier to crack.

Easier than Psa? I can open a Psa slab with my thumb nail.

[iwantitiwinit]

Until recently I had always favored PSA, maybe because the majority of the cards I had were PSA graded, maybe because I belonged to PSA and could submit cards myself, etc. Lately, however, I have had a change of heart and prefer SGC. I feel the cards are more solidly graded, nothing seems to go unnoticed, just an honest unbiased true grade and the holders are much more attractive. With SGC I also feel I could resubmit to PSA and at a minimum earn the same if not higher grade, I don't think I can say the same about PSA cards sent into SGC, they won't hold up.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by bunst

I like SGC as a buyer because I feel they will be accurately or undergraded. However, I don't think I'll be submitting anymore to SGC as they have been coming back really undergraded in my opinion. Are they getting more strict recently?

Of course collectors want cards that are accurately graded, and not undergraded. However, if a card were to be off a little bit, I would rather it be graded too strictly than too loosely. Stricter grading is likely the future of TPG, while companies that overgrade will lose business down the road. So a little on the strict side is a good thing.

[irishdenny]

My Autograph RC's go to Beckett.
My PreWar will Always go to SGC. They are far better imho...

[kmac32]

SGC holders are great for pre war cards especially the black and white cards of the 20's. The negative is that they are heavier holders and slightly larger limiting some display options. PSA holders are ugly in general but their size is more easily handled. Given all this, my collection is and will be SGC.

[skelly]

The one thing that drives me nuts about PSA is that the cards move around in the cases. I also can't stand that fact that odd sized cards always look so out of place in PSA holders. Just really like the black insert and the overall presentation for SGC so much more. From a value standpoint, I would certainly understand someone giving PSA the nod, as they seem to have a much bigger customer base. BVG often has some great looking cards that only get 5's & 6's due to centering. If you can get over off centered cards, you can find some great value in BVG holders.

[bobbyw8469]

For the person bashing PSA. SGC has more than their fair share of grading mistakes as well. Trust me.