#60559 - 02/10/03 12:48 PM
SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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stanthemanfan
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I wondering what people's opinions are on SGC since the Set Registry special is now in its 3rd + month. I have noticed the following:
1. Online invoice appears to be out of date - or they have cashed my check and lost my cards. 1 of the 2 has happened on my latest submission.
2. Not pulling MIN grades. I recently got back a "failed to meet MIN grade" on a card that, hands down, beats nearly all of my SGC92's in my collection. And this is the SGC grade that I collect - so I have a very good idea of what an 88 and what a 92 looks like. My submission was about 1 week late - and I wonder if the loss of Derek is causing an overload on the remaining graders. Is SGC getting flooded with submissions at the current $3 cross-over rate that is resulting in cards getting the quick once-over and then out the door.
Anybody know what type of cross-over volumes are at SGC per month since the set registry special began? Has anyone seen an increase in SGC slabbed vintage on Ebay or other websites - I honestly have not. Are only private collectors crossing over cards or has there been a serge of dealers moving to SGC in light of the PSA concern.
Just so everyone doesn't think I'm blowing smoke on a border line cross-over that didn't go my way - I've attached a pic for reference. All four corners are pins! - the picture doesn't do the card justice. Its in a recently graded PSA holder.
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#60561 - 02/10/03 05:09 PM
Re: SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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aconte
Sorry, I posted and shut-down the computer. I'll try again with the attachment.
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#60562 - 02/10/03 05:31 PM
Re: SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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Stan,
Great card! Awesome centering!
I see just a touch of wear on the top left and lower right corners. Perhaps that's the reason for an 88 and not a 92. Then again, it's really tough to tell from the image. Can you do a blow-up of each corner?
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#60563 - 02/10/03 07:18 PM
Re: SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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stanthemanfan.. what ever happend with that PRO Rizzuto you sent in??
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#60564 - 02/10/03 07:28 PM
Re: SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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stanthemanfan
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Thanks - it is a beauty. The '65 Koufax in high grade is pretty tough to find. This one is extra nice.
I will add zooms of each corner for your review tonite.
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#60565 - 02/10/03 07:29 PM
Re: SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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stanthemanfan
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Lothar
Trimmed to perfection!!
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#60566 - 02/10/03 07:45 PM
Re: SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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I want to put it back on Ebay and try and get a few bucks back for it, but my wife keeps on giving me the "don't be a dirt bag" speech. My only option is to frame it - but I'm not even all that excited about having an altered card hanging on my wall. A $100 dollar lesson-learned. With all that's going on with WIWAG/PSA - I don't think I can complain too much.
Switching subjects - GAI grading when crossing over to SGC. I've been a bit disappointed on their 8's. They really are not all that sharp. The 1950 Bowman's I sent in all came back as 86's (which isn't bad), but I think I got the benefit of the doubt from the guys in NJ.
I'm not going to be as aggressive on my bidding on GAI cards - as I think their grading standards are not on the same plane as SGC.
What have other people experienced with GAI.
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#60567 - 02/10/03 09:18 PM
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STMF,
I have experienced exactly the same thing with GAI. I think that SGC is, on average, about half a grade tougher. I'm not sure if GAI was/is giving out easy grades to attract customers or PSA dealers, but it sure seems as if they have let quite a few cards slide by...at least from what I've seen.
As for the Rizzuto that you're discussing with Lothar, I really don't see a problem with reselling it -- as long as it's not in a PRO holder or as long as you mention in the description that the card is altered. As you might already know, I have sold PSA graded cards that were trimmed as well as professionally restored cards in a raw state and they seem to do quite well. On each altered item I sell, however, I PLAINLY state that it has been altered. I think there are many budget conscious collectors out there who don't mind purchasing cards with minor alterations -- especially if the price is right. Put the raw card on eBay and be honest about the trimming. I bet you'll recover a fair portion of what you paid for it.
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#60568 - 02/11/03 01:34 AM
Re: SGC getting tired from the Set Registry Special?
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how do you pop open a PRO holder?
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