PSA vs SGC value

[Lorewalker]

A sample size of 1 is hardly conclusive of anything. This comparison only demonstrated that a higher grade on the flip does not always equate to more money. The SGC example, as has been pointed out, appeared to be a weaker example for the grade and consistent with the condition of the lower graded PSA example. I would guess, based on condition, the market was spot on in the valuation of the two cards.

I have been seeing recently graded SGC material doing better. Time will tell how that shakes out in the market but I hope it continues for them and for us. Competition is vital to life on Earth.

[Leon]

+1 As has been pointed out many times the main place there will be price differences is in registry competition. A vg caramel card in either companies holder holds about the same weight to me. I think SGC is a bit better at vintage but I am biased too.

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

A sample size of 1 is hardly conclusive of anything. This comparison only demonstrated that a higher grade on the flip does not always equate to more money. The SGC example, as has been pointed out, appeared to be a weaker example for the grade and consistent with the condition of the lower graded PSA example. I would guess, based on condition, the market was spot on in the valuation of the two cards.

I have been seeing recently graded SGC material doing better. Time will tell how that shakes out in the market but I hope it continues for them and for us. Competition is vital to life on Earth.

[Yoda]

Be interested to know how Beckett stacks up against PSA and SGC relative to current values on pre-war cards. My own experience is that they are a distant third when competing against the other two in an auction format but can offer some great opportunities for nice cards properly graded.

[Throttlesteer]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Be interested to know how Beckett stacks up against PSA and SGC relative to current values on pre-war cards. My own experience is that they are a distant third when competing against the other two in an auction format but can offer some great opportunities for nice cards properly graded.

I haven't seen a lot of BVG sales. But, it seems there are quite a few sellers still trying to get PSA prices for them. I can't speak to their prewar cards, but I've seen a number of 50's and 60's cards they've graded that were obviously short. Maybe things are better now.

[oldjudge]

Originally Posted by Leon

+1 As has been pointed out many times the main place there will be price differences is in registry competition. A vg caramel card in either companies holder holds about the same weight to me. I think SGC is a bit better at vintage but I am biased too.

Leon-There is really no registry on Old Judges and PSA kicks SGC's ass on price.