SGC processing times

[perezfan]

That same weekend of Strongsville, SGC was taking submissions at 3 other Trade shows... so 4 total shows that weekend alone.

Must have hit them pretty hard, but my cards finally moved to "post grading" yesterday (still no published grades). At least it's a sign of progress.

[HOF_Forever]

Mine are shipping out today, so only a day in post grading. 29 business day turnaround time total.

[imdaman1964]

I'm still in recieved mode from the Dallas show drop off

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Submitted 4/16, received 4/23 no movement.

[Aug06]

Had 5 show received since 4-22-25, today, 5-23-25 went to post-grading. Went for the 15-20 turn around time.
So what would happen if someone pays for the immediate service? it shows 1-2 day turn around time. I'm guessing there is no way that can be accurate? I'd sure hate to pay all that extra and still wait days or weeks. Anyone know the true turn around time on their "immediate" service.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Aug06

Had 5 show received since 4-22-25, today, 5-23-25 went to post-grading. Went for the 15-20 turn around time.
So what would happen if someone pays for the immediate service? it shows 1-2 day turn around time. I'm guessing there is no way that can be accurate? I'd sure hate to pay all that extra and still wait days or weeks. Anyone know the true turn around time on their "immediate" service.

Immediate Service is meeting the stated deadline.

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

Immediate Service is meeting the stated deadline.

I can confirm. Immediate service is still fast.

[donmuth]

I submitted 15 cards...mixture of T206s and golden age vintage at Strongsville on April 12th. Received them today. So about 6 weeks.

Still months quicker than PSA.

I haven't looked at the grades yet since I plan on making a YouTube video showing them. Hopefully I'll get some pleasant surprises...

[ClementeFanOh]

I'm right on with Donmuth. Submitted April 11 and in hand today, May 25.
That's a 6-week total turnaround. About 2 weeks behind the stated time,
I'll take it though. One observation- once my submission got the "post
grading processing" status update on their site, things went really fast.

Trent King

[ValKehl]

On April 5th, I submittd 17 cards (14 pre-War & 3 post-War) to SGC at the Chantilly Show. These are NOT run-of-the-mill cards. The SGC web site showed the cards were graded on May 13th and in "Post-Grading Processing." On June 4th, I emailed the SGC rep I have communicated with in the past and asked him to kindly find out if there is something specific that is delaying my order. On June 6th, I received an email from SGC notifying me that my order is being shipped and the FedEX tracking number. Today, Sunday June 8th, I received my cards.

I am pleased with the grades overall, as most were what I expected or better. I am even more pleased that the three W514 cards of Sam Rice with printed (I believe) ad backs - Barker Bread, Hendlers Ice Cream, and Mother's Bread/Besta Cake - that I submitted not only received numerical grades, but the advertisers are noted on the labels. I was concerned they wouldn't be, because SGC no longer will note the names of advertisers that are stamped on the card backs (e.g., Henry A. Johnson Wholesale Confectioner and Wool's Bread).

However, all is not roses. In their 3rd go at correctly grading and labeling my 1955 Topps Hocus Focus card #3 of Dick Groat, SGC got it wrong again. The incorrect results thus far are:
- 1st go: This card was erroneously labeled as a 1956 Hocus Focus card #1 of Groat. BTW, my sub did also include a 1956 Hocus Focus card #1 of Groat. SGC put identical labels on both the 1955 and 1956 cards!
- 2nd go: The SGC label now shows the correct year and correct card number. But, the new label says "Authentic - Minimum Size Not Met." This card measures exactly the size it should, as stated in the Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards. SGC will not tell me what reference they used to determine that minimum size was not met.
- 3rd go: This 1955 card #3 of Groat is graded a 2, which pleases me. However, the label again erroneously identifies this card as a 1956 Hocus Focus card #1 of Groat. Sigh! I'll give this card to SGC at the upcoming Chantilly Show for a 4th go at getting it right!

[luciobar1980]

They received about 10 cards from me on 5/27. Still in Received today, 6/17.

[martin neal]

I am happy to report on my SGC submission. Cards received into their system on 6/4 and grades posted on 6/25. I think that works out to 15 business days.

[jjbond]

I'm on business day #25. But my stuff is usually tricky for them to ID....

[jjbond]

Mine show graded on 7/7, so it's been stuck in post-grading processing for almost 2 weeks. You would think that would be the easiest logistics to streamline and speed up......

[jjbond]

Wonder if it's related to the leadership shakeup....but this order arrived at SGC exactly 2 months ago. And it's been stuck in post-grading limbo for 24 days. I emailed them...

[jjbond]

I fear I'm sounding like a broken record. Are people still getting back their SGC orders?


Over a month in post-grade processing. Emails not returned. Sigh.
I understand that my orders might require more initial research, double-checking, etc.....but what would hold-up the order after the cards were graded?

[sb1]

Yes, I received both of my July subs back, one from 7-7-25 and one from 7-14-25(received dates).

[HOF_Forever]

I dropped off two card at the National on 8/1. Still sitting at Received, although it's only been about 6 business days into the stated 15-20 day turnaround time.

[Lorewalker]

I was part of a 200ish card sub of vintage that was logged in on 8/1 and as of 8/11 was apparently in post grading.

Do not understand how Collectors was able to stop in the flow of subs to SGC like that at the same time they depleted the company of resources but it is like they just flipped a switch. Or maybe people have just stopped submitting assuming the brand is vanishing?

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

I was part of a 200ish card sub of vintage that was logged in on 8/1 and as of 8/11 was apparently in post grading.

Do not understand how Collectors was able to stop in the flow of subs to SGC like that at the same time they depleted the company of resources but it is like they just flipped a switch. Or maybe people have just stopped submitting assuming the brand is vanishing?

I think it's what your last statement above says, People have stopped submitting assuming the brand is vanishing. I don't think the SGC brand is going to suffer any loses in their vintage holders.

[Arazi4442]

I submitted, I think, a week or so before they announced the brand was probably going away. Maybe it helped my turntime? Just got a notice saying my cards had shipped. Just less than 30 calendar days from my shipping to SGC return shipping.

I wish everything was this quick.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by jjbond

I fear I'm sounding like a broken record. Are people still getting back their SGC orders?


Over a month in post-grade processing. Emails not returned. Sigh.
I understand that my orders might require more initial research, double-checking, etc.....but what would hold-up the order after the cards were graded?

My small 4 card order didn't contain anything that would be remotely difficult to research. Shows graded on 8/7. This is the first time I've ever had an order spend more than a single business day in post grading :-(. Not sure entirely what's going on, but I am hopeful that they will ship soon.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Arazi4442

... they announced the brand was probably going away.

Nobody announced any such thing.

The rumor mill around this has be quite the hornet's nest...

[parkplace33]

Last weeks numbers. I expect them to go under 100k a month in short order. Maybe this will help with turn around?

[Cozumeleno]

Originally Posted by jjbond

I fear I'm sounding like a broken record. Are people still getting back their SGC orders?


Over a month in post-grade processing. Emails not returned. Sigh.
I understand that my orders might require more initial research, double-checking, etc.....but what would hold-up the order after the cards were graded?

I had about 30 cards graded fairly quickly but then stuck in post-grading for about three weeks till they got to me last week. I emailed while in post-grading and got a response right away that said I had several custom-sized cards or what have you. I did, but I usually do and I'm usually in and out of post-grading in about a week. You might have luck with a phone call.

I've found it interesting that I've also been hit with numerous emails from PSA offering a discount on first grading submission. I have plenty of PSA slabs but have never subbed with them myself. I've gotten 3-4 emails from them since submitting my last SGC order and I never got those sorts of emails before. I'm not going into speculation mode here but I've got my own ideas of what's going on.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

My small 4 card order didn't contain anything that would be remotely difficult to research. Shows graded on 8/7. This is the first time I've ever had an order spend more than a single business day in post grading :-(. Not sure entirely what's going on, but I am hopeful that they will ship soon.

A few hours after this post, my order got marked shipped. So they spent like 3 business days in Post Grading. Not terrible, but still usually doesn't take that long.

[perezfan]

Collectors (the company) is purposely and intentionally slowing SGC down, limiting their resources, reducing their headcount, etc. Do you really want to deal with a corrupt and monopolistic company that purposely makes your grading experience as miserable as possible?

A PSA boycott would send Collectors a much-needed message, but the collecting sheeple are way too blinded and addicted to do anything other than throwing money at them.

Very sad... but thankfully (aside from Photos, Tickets and Autographs) there are still many forms of memorabilia that the sheeple don't feel the need to put in a slab.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

My first of three National orders just finished and is on it's way back, one other is in post, and the third is still just "received"

[jjbond]

Submitted 5/21, received back 8/18. Phew! Finally!

Turns out part of the problem was they damaged one of my cards in the process (and reimbursed me - I'm satisfied). But while I understand that caused some delay....it shouldn't have caused such a shutdown in my order.

[premiercardcollectors]

I also had a card damaged in last submission and it’s pretty clear cut because it was a Reholder. They did major damage to the border of the card and fortunately I had scans before I sent it. Waiting to see what they are going to do to mitigate. Fortunately I claimed the value and it was in a sealed SGC slab so not sure they can dispute it.

Anyone have any experience with this? My first reholder damage claim.


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[parkplace33]

For both the damaged cards mentioned, what type of cards?

That is concerning about the recent uptick in damaged cards. I saw two posts on FB this week about the same thing. What is going on in Boca?

[HOF_Forever]

My National order is shipping back today. 13 business days including drop-off day. It did spend 5 business days in post-grading, which seems unusual.

Damaging a bunch of cards would be a diabolical way to slow submissions 😂

[premiercardcollectors]

My card was a Montana Rookie. An SGC 8.5 that was near flawless but the slab was scratched badly. Looks like they cut the edge of the border or did the damage with whatever tool was used to pick up the card.

They were responsive and sent a return label and they have the card in their possession. Waiting to hear back from them.


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[Johnny630]

I'm sure SGC will make it right for you. I'm sorry you have to go through this on your card. Grading is always a risk these days.

[premiercardcollectors]

Update:

SGC literally just called me. They said it was actually something inside of the slab and not on the card. They reslabbed it at same grade and are sending back. I will say that SGC is much better at communication than PSA.


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[perezfan]

Originally Posted by premiercardcollectors

Update:

SGC literally just called me. They said it was actually something inside of the slab and not on the card. They reslabbed it at same grade and are sending back. I will say that SGC is much better at communication than PSA.


Geoff Bedine
Premier Card Collectors
Since 1977

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Collectors will quickly "fix" that problem. Soon SGC Customer Service will be just as non-existent as PSA. Just give them a few months.

On a brighter note, glad your card is okay and that SGC made it right.

[UKCardGuy]

I submitted a 20 card order with SGC at the National and just got them back today. That's 23 days elapsed from drop off to arrival at my door in the UK. That's not too bad. I'm pretty pleased. Overall the grades were as expected - some were even a little better than I expected

[premiercardcollectors]

I did a 34 card order at the National and also received today.


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[robw1959]

Has anyone else noticed a trend for SGC moving toward PSA's lengthy lag times? I sent in a few vintage cards three weeks ago, and they have yet to show "Received" for my order, although they did call about two weeks ago to upcharge me for one card.

[jjbond]

I'm on day 38, but at least it's in post-grading processing....

[premiercardcollectors]

Yup. They have slowed way down. PSA took a big chunk of their graders away to fill their own demand.


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[chalupacollects]

Had an August 25 receipt and back on 9/20 about 25 cards all prewar


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[premiercardcollectors]

My last sub was 40 days


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[robw1959]

Originally Posted by chalupacollects

Had an August 25 receipt and back on 9/20 about 25 cards all prewar


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Based on what I'm seeing and thinking, you might be one of the last ones to get decent service from them for quite a while.

[bcbgcbrcb]

2 card order still in Received status after 3 weeks and a 4th week where they didn’t mark it as Received for an extra week beyond when it was delivered. Definitely moving in the direction of As slow as PSA.

[imdaman1964]

SGC turning to crap like PSA
Waiting on a sub recieved 9/26
Just emailed them 2 days ago as still marked recieved and they responded they need to bring in a Pre war expert. All I was asking was for are one reevaluation and some reholders in that regard

Viola'- now in processing

[premiercardcollectors]

Originally Posted by imdaman1964

SGC turning to crap like PSA
Waiting on a sub recieved 9/26
Just emailed them 2 days ago as still marked recieved and they responded they need to bring in a Pre war expert. All I was asking was for are one reevaluation and some reholders in that regard

Viola'- now in processing

May I ask what it was that required the expert?


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[shagrotn77]

Are they honoring their 1-2 day service, or has that fallen by the wayside as well?

[imdaman1964]

My pre war had a couple T206's, an M101-3 and a 1909 Victor Pub Cy Young

[martin neal]

Eighteen card submission mostly t205s and t206s with one Ruth Exhibit. Submission was received Sept. 4 and shipped Oct. 2.