SGC Going Away?

Neal · #1 05-02-2025, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

But there is no Ford in this case. People have nowhere else to go, really, other than PSA if SGC is discontinued. All depends on the economics, and we are not privy to those.

There is a "Ford" in this case ... not submitting at all. Collectors blow up SGC and I think a good number of slabheads go with it

perezfan · #2 05-02-2025, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal

There is a "Ford" in this case ... not submitting at all. Collectors blow up SGC and I think a good number of slabheads go with it

Agree. I, for one would simply not grade my cards, since I (like so many others) refuse to utilize PSA. If Collectors is tone-deaf enough to disband SGC, there's a slight chance give CGC a try. But that possibility is remote, and I would submit about one tenth as much.

More likely I would just stick with memorabilia over cards. It's much less of a "business" and is more fun to collect anyway.

Mark17 · #3 05-02-2025, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by perezfan

Agree. I, for one would simply not grade my cards, since I (like so many others) refuse to utilize PSA. If Collectors is tone-deaf enough to disband SGC, there's a slight chance give CGC a try. But that possibility is remote, and I would submit about one tenth as much.

More likely I would just stick with memorabilia over cards. It's much less of a "business" and is more fun to collect anyway.

Then there's the question of what would happen to SGC's GU jersey grading service, headed by Dave Grob. It's the best in this field, and it would be crazy for them to throw that away. One more way the SGC brand name has stature within the hobby.

aconte · #4 05-02-2025, 08:59 AM

This thread has me singing like Dandy Don on Monday Night Football back
in the day. All together now.....

"Turn out the lights...the party's over! They say all good things must end.
Call it a night! The party's over!"

Neal · #5 05-02-2025, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark17

Then there's the question of what would happen to SGC's GU jersey grading service, headed by Dave Grob. It's the best in this field, and it would be crazy for them to throw that away. One more way the SGC brand name has stature within the hobby.

Dave could simply leave and start his own company

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Mark17 · #6 05-02-2025, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal

Dave could simply leave and start his own company

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True, but from the standpoint of PSA, why would they want to lose him?

Neal · #7 05-02-2025, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark17

True, but from the standpoint of PSA, why would they want to lose him?

I'm not saying they would, but this potential shake-up could create a stir. There are certainly risks besides the guaranteed loss of some potential revenue, and losing an expert could be another.

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Yoda · #8 05-02-2025, 12:52 PM

Think of all the competing snack brands that Pepsi Co. has on offer.

toledo_mudhen · #9 05-02-2025, 02:37 PM

and my initial foray into the "alternative" universe.......

I don't Hate It

Carr, Charley CGC 2.5 PD - Portrait (Panel)