SGC will NOT offer On-Site Grading at The National

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

wow seems like a missed opportunity to me

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

wow seems like a missed opportunity to me

It’s a no brainer.

[chriskim]

I guess they don't want to upset people if they know they can't meet the same day return deadline.

[bobbyw8469]

They are placing a big bet on the outcome. They see what PSA is doing and are taking a chance on doing the opposite.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

They are placing a big bet on the outcome. They see what PSA is doing and are taking a chance on doing the opposite.

I think it is a good a right thing to do. And although doing it gives those at Nationals a choice to me it is better optics and more professional to their existing customers to focus on taking care of those that are already in their system in the process of being graded

[brianclat11]

SGC is winning on the customer service and price front. It seems a little disingenuous for PSA to grade during the National at outrageous prices when people(including me) have been waiting months for them to complete their backlog.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by brianclat11

SGC is winning on the customer service and price front. It seems a little disingenuous for PSA to grade during the National at outrageous prices when people(including me) have been waiting months for them to complete their backlog.

Months??? Some of us have waited over a year. Some of us have packages that have gotten lost that we are not sure if we are ever going to see them again or not. If I was a big shot at SGC, I would say it is a no brainer NOT to grade at the National. While some may not mind the price gouging for the convenience of getting their cards graded at the national, for the average collector, it is sure to leave a sour taste in their mouth.

[Johnny630]

I understand but it's disappointing to me. I love their service and brand....SGC has the talent, team of people, and skill to pull it off making even more money and new customers along the way. You will miss 100% of the shots by not taking a shot. Peter even says at the start of his statement this National is expected to be gangbusters, why miss this major opportunity?

I'm hoping next year SGC will grade on site at the National.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by brianclat11

SGC is winning on the customer service and price front.

Not on the sales front, at least for me. Very disappointed at some recent SGC vintage prices realized on ebay. Not even in the vicinity of the PSA equivalent. HOF rookie cards too. And interestingly, on other cards, people only seem interested in knowing if the cards will cross.