Anyone hear of SGC plans to grade on-site at the National?

[Zan]

I'd presume based off of experience of past Nationals and current turnaround times that SGC will likely not grade on-site this year but I guess you never know. I suppose we will be hearing soon.

[parkplace33]

I am fairly certain they are not, otherwise, they would have announced by now. Par for the course.

[Rich Klein]

They were not set up at the DCS for the 1st time in a long time earlier this month. Whether or not that means anything is not something I can venture a guess about

Rich

[BobbyVCP]

I thought I saw somewhere that PSA was pulling the plug

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

They were not at Chantilly for the first time in a long time as well.

[UKCardGuy]

I contacted sgc to ask if I'll be able drop off a submission to the SGC booth?

The reply was less than satifying. I was told that they "are still finalizing our plans for the National. When our plans are finalized we'll make many announcements on our website and social media platforms."

2 weeks out and they can't confirm if I can drop off a submission at the National????

Gary G@1d3erg

[Zan]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

I contacted sgc to ask if I'll be able drop off a submission to the SGC booth?

The reply was less than satifying. I was told that they "are still finalizing our plans for the National. When our plans are finalized we'll make many announcements on our website and social media platforms."

2 weeks out and they can't confirm if I can drop off a submission at the National????

Gary G@1d3erg

yeah that's not encouraging

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

I contacted sgc to ask if I'll be able drop off a submission to the SGC booth?

The reply was less than satifying. I was told that they "are still finalizing our plans for the National. When our plans are finalized we'll make many announcements on our website and social media platforms."

2 weeks out and they can't confirm if I can drop off a submission at the National????

Gary G@1d3erg

By the sound of it, it might be the last time we can all say goodbye to them and thanks for the memories.

[Johnny630]

It could be worse....I hope none of the SGC employees will get pink slips....hopefully they are hired directly by collectors in same rank, pay, and benefits.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

By the sound of it, it might be the last time we can all say goodbye to them and thanks for the memories.

Just another sign

[shoreball51]

On the floor plan they are listed at booth 2623. So they are there. Grading???

[BobbyVCP]

Maybe MBA will fill in the space with a very trusted eye for cards in Mike Baker?
At least they will not be affiliated with PSA and think they are up and coming.
We have been tracking their sales for awhile now just not showing up yet on VCP. We are working on that now...

[notfast]

Originally Posted by BobbyVCP

Maybe MBA will fill in the space with a very trusted eye for cards in Mike Baker?
At least they will not be affiliated with PSA and think they are up and coming.
We have been tracking their sales for awhile now just not showing up yet on VCP. We are working on that now...

They have a booth too.

[brad31]

Have one MBA encapsulated card. I do not like that they both encapsulate and then put a sticker on it saying it is strong for the grade. I think that is already built into half grades. So each grade and half grade now has two more grade distinctions?

[notfast]

Originally Posted by brad31

Have one MBA encapsulated card. I do not like that they both encapsulate and then put a sticker on it saying it is strong for the grade. I think that is already built into half grades. So each grade and half grade now has two more grade distinctions?

I didnt realize they do this. That’s very corny.

[Andrew1975]

We are now just a few days out, and still nothing from SGC on their National plans (unless I missed it). I had intended on bringing some cards to drop off to be reholdered, but don't really feel like bringing them to Chicago if they won't even be accepting submissions. I sent an email, but haven't heard back yet... Has anyone heard anything?

[wawazat]

I was at a 100+ table card show in Boca Raton today, literally in their backyard and they were not present.

[UKCardGuy]

In the end, I've decided to grade my submission with CGC. They're offering on-site grading at reasonable prices. It's a shame that the situation at SGC is what it is.

Gary G01db3rg

[Johnny630]

I think they’re possibly trying to tell people if you want to grade with them at the National just grade with PSA.

[parkplace33]

I wonder if SGC will be part of the PSA table, like a side business. If so, curious what they will be selling or demonstrating.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

I wonder if SGC will be part of the PSA table, like a side business. If so, curious what they will be selling or demonstrating.

Maybe they will have a small submission line at their both for take homes.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Maybe they will have a small submission line at their both for take homes.

Or a sign that says "Gone Fishing". Underneath it states: Please take your cards to PSA for grading.

I have 125 cards that I was about to submit with a friend who has an equal amount to send in and we are not sure it is even a good idea to ship cards to them at this point. Really do not want to send them to PSA. I like what I have seen in CGC holder as well as MBA but not sure either is an option.

[perezfan]

If SGC really isn't taking submissions there, give CGC a try.

Handing over your money to a corrupt and incompetent monopoly is the worst thing possible for the hobby (business).

[Andrew1975]

I received this via email this morning:

Thanks for reaching out. We appreciate your support. We will be accepting submissions at the National to bring back to our office to be graded and reholdered.

Please let me know if you have any further questions and I'll be happy to help.


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[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

I received this via email this morning:

Thanks for reaching out. We appreciate your support. We will be accepting submissions at the National to bring back to our office to be graded and reholdered.

Please let me know if you have any further questions and I'll be happy to help.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks, that is the first time I am hearing of what they are doing at the National. I hope they didn't make that decision today

[pkaufman]

Naturally, one wonders what the big secret is that they can't announce this so that people can make plans ? Customer relations = zero

[Lorewalker]

The PR "dept" is too busy posting on IG the latest shiny 10 that they graded.

Clearly they do not care or cannot care if the word gets out so it will be the 114 people who read this thread over the next 2 days prior to the National who will know they can drop off subs. Absolutely stellar.

To anyone submitting, it might be wise to ask if the cards being submitted will be coming back in SGC or PSA holders. I would not assume they get a tux.

[parkplace33]

If you are going to the National today, can you give a report of the SGC setup there? Are they with PSA or standalone? Taking submissions? What are they promoting/saying?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by pkaufman

Naturally, one wonders what the big secret is that they can't announce this so that people can make plans ? Customer relations = zero

The cancer that is Collectors/PSA has rampantly spread to SGC. SGC used to have the best customer service and customer relations in the industry (sorry, can't say "hobby" anymore).

Do not support corrupt companies that care nothing about you or fellow collectors. Do not display your beloved cards diagonally in crumpled baggies. Do not pay top-dollar for the worst customer service, highest prices, longest wait-times, and least consistent grading in the industry.

Make PSA the exclusive TPG of Pokemon. They are already 80% of the way there, and really have no business grading vintage sportscards.

[Zan]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

If you are going to the National today, can you give a report of the SGC setup there? Are they with PSA or standalone? Taking submissions? What are they promoting/saying?

They are set up independently in the very back of the show. Not sure what they are saying as I have not approached the booth to talk to people but I'm sure nothing is really being talked about that matters

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Zan

They are set up independently in the very back of the show. Not sure what they are saying as I have not approached the booth to talk to people but I'm sure nothing is really being talked about that matters

Thanks for the update. If anyone can get over there today, would love to know what they are saying/promoting.

[Andrew1975]

When I dropped off my reholders yesterday, I asked the supervisor if they had plans to set up again at Philly or Chantilly (or other shows) and he said he didn’t know…

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

When I dropped off my reholders yesterday, I asked the supervisor if they had plans to set up again at Philly or Chantilly (or other shows) and he said he didn’t know…

Thanks Andrew, I guess time will tell.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

When I dropped off my reholders yesterday, I asked the supervisor if they had plans to set up again at Philly or Chantilly (or other shows) and he said he didn’t know…

Collectors has effectively muzzled them. Even if they know, they won't tell you. Awesome company/stellar customer service.

[parkplace33]

Anyone else talk to SGC at the National?

[MJRaider]

That booth was depressing as hell. The company is dead.

[Johnny630]

Does anyone know if Scott is still the head grader at SGC ?

[sb1]

don't give up on them yet, I had an order they received 7-17-25 and shows graded 8-04-25, in post-grading.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by MJRaider

That booth was depressing as hell. The company is dead.

Can you say more? Why do you conclude this?

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

Can you say more? Why do you conclude this?

From what I observed people had no problems paying the dealers numbers on Vintage SGC Graded Cards at this years National.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

From what I observed people had no problems paying the dealers numbers on Vintage SGC Graded Cards at this years National.

I concur -- I paid high PSA value for an SGC 3.5, which was a good deal compared to other copies I saw.

[Joe_G.]

Double post

[Joe_G.]

I dropped off some cards Thursday evening, didn't have to wait in line, others were doing the same. They were very helpful and courteous, just as I remember them at previous shows.