SGC set registry kicking off Nov. 7th

Scoop

Right after PSA set registry awards....hmmmmm.

Can't see anyone completing even a small set anytime soon.

Will SGC commons prices increase?

They have interesting weighting bonus for key cards though.

SGC website

I wouldn't crossover my set even if I got them done for free!!

mikeschmidt

Scoop-

Some sets are already done or close to done. I can think of a 1962 Topps set, for example, that is mainly SGC 92, 96 and 98s. It will be interesting to see how this develops -- and I do like the fact that they are giving premium weights to low pop. commons. But I am unsure what will warrant the determination of whether a common is low pop. or not. SGC's population? SGC + PSA's population?

It will be interesting to watch -- and I may even have to register a few Mike Schmidt cards if they move onto player sets!

Marc

murcerfan

I have 6 or 7 SGC sets ready to roll. Mostly regional and tougher stuff like '55 rodeo meats, '51 Current and Connie Mack All-stars, etc..
BTW....I have heard that the registry is a concept PSA borrowed from the coin collecting world
and was initiated by SGC's parent company. I cannot verify this as fact, but this is what I've been told. Why can't you see anyone ever grading a card or set with SGC ? OK, maybe this is not the place for discussions about other grading companies.

aro13

SGC seems to have its biggest following for pre-war material and to put those sets together in graded form will be very, very difficult. It will be interesting to see how many people are putting together SGC sets from the 60's and 70's. At least the five or six people on the SGC messageboards will be happy that the registry is coming out now.

LuxuryWines

Aro,

Prewar sets are not as difficult as you might imagine(depending on the grade...) For example less than a year ago I started on a 34 & 36 Goudey set and have completed almost 70% on the 34 and should have the 36 Goudey done in 1-2 weeks ... I know a lot of collecters who have the 34 Goudey Set almost done in SGC with some PSA cards thrown in as I trade/sell to them from time to time...

Jeff

mikeschmidt

pre-war is only tough in high or super-high grade (a la what Don Loucious collects....)


There are a few sets that are very tough to complete in any grade -- many of the T-sets are very tough once you add in the variations. Some of the E sets are just downright impossible.

An E107 set in any grade would be just about any collector's dream. (besides the fact that they are ugly cards usually in god-awful condition)

dude

I was spammed by SGC via e-mail yesterday regarding this news. As I said before, PSA has a trademark on the word "Registry". I'm wondering if SGC is truly infringing on PSA's intellectual property and if CU will take legal action regarding this issue.

KING KELLOGG

I'm with DUDE on this one...I submitted my last SGC about 2 years ago. That was enough for me. It took me that long to filter out all my NON-PSA slabs and I'm glad I did. CU should do something.

My $.02.


KING KELLOGG

PROMETHIUS88

yeah, and i heard asa-accugrade is comming out with a their registry set soon!! only accepting 10's...since i think that's what alan grades all the cards anyway!

BJ

murcerfan,

To set the record straight... the registry concept was developed by David Hall (then CEO of PSA and PCGS, now President of CU) in 1997. The first registry booklet was published in 1998 for coins. Then in February, 2001, I launched on-line the interactive PCGS Set Registry for coins after 9 months of development. NGC, the sister organization for coins to SGC, launched their registry sometime later in 2001. Today there are 4,461 coin sets registered. I can't tell you how many are registered at NGC, because they don't provide that information, or at least I can't find it anywhere.

I took PSA Set Registry on-line in June, 2001 with 56 sets. Today there are 3,239. I think you know the rest, but should you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.

mikeschmidt

BJ:

You realize at the current rate of growth, by March of 2004, there would be approximately 187,341 sets registered. That would get you an automatic inclusion in the PSA Set Registry Hall of Fame!!

FB

And by January 2026, there will be enough cards slabbed by PSA to cover the state of Arkansas completely in plastic 3 feet high....

downgoesfrazier

Good one, Frank.

murcerfan

BJ,
Thanks for setting the record straight. I was not attempting in any way to misinform folks.
As I said, I was told this (and yes it was someone at SGC who should have known the real scoop) and thought I would share it, as SGC seemed to be getting bashed (again).
I believe both companys are legit and I do biz with both, albeit much of the SGC grading I do any more is to finish off sets like the Stahl-Meyer run which was begun before PSA had oversized holders. PSA has many advantages (like you) but your graders are a tad inconsistent.
But I gotta say this new "running back" special is right out of the SGC playbook and is a step backwards for PSA; will the next special be for left-handed pitchers whom were born on an even day of an odd month

LuxuryWines

Marc,

You must be the guy in Marketing doing the sales projection for my company... if you dream it up they can sell ...


I think I speak for all here when say BJ all your hard work and efforts are very much appreciated ....

aro13

promethius88-.ASA cards graded and than sold by Alan Hager are 10's. Cards that were submitted to him, were given more fair grades. I have crossed over some ASA cards to PSA and been happy with the results. Of course, a lot of the cards bought from Hager's auctions graded by him have not come back graded.
luxurywines-I would agree there are plenty of 1930's Goudey's out there, particularly in the low and mid grades. However, as Marc stated I doubt you will find many complete sets of the T-cards and candy cards in company holders, and certainly not in high grade.

BigKidAtHeart

only 2 more days...

aconte

BKAH,

I'm surprised to see you so enthusiastic! Hang in there. It'll be here before you know it.

aconte

BigKidAtHeart

<< <i>BKAH, I'm surprised to see you so enthusiastic! Hang in there. It'll be here before you know it. >>

Main Entry: fa·ce·tious
Pronunciation: f&-'sE-sh&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French facetieux, from facetie jest, from Latin facetia
Date: 1599
1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately : WAGGISH <just being facetious>
2 : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious <a facetious remark>
synonym see WITTY
- fa·ce·tious·ly adverb
- fa·ce·tious·ness noun

mrichards

I think the new SGC registry is great!!! Now I can crack out all of my PSA OC's, build a complete set of OC's which grade 84's/86's and give them to Matsro Net and make the big bucks.

toppsgun

mrichards, Actually, that's not a BAD idea. But you may have to add a room onto your house to store those bulky & numerous bad boys.