PSA Crossing over...

bookofrhymes21 · January 3, 2005 12:25AM

I am interested in PSA...I heard they aren't as harsh on their grades as BGS is, and it's justa bout as respected as BGS. I am curious...Is what you get really worth the initiation fee?

Lothar52 · January 3, 2005 12:59AM

well the bouquet of floors is worth the price of admission amen my friend

tennesseebanker · January 3, 2005 1:44AM

Who respects BGS ??

carew4me · January 3, 2005 2:55AM

You should stick with Eminem bootlegs.

EagleEyeKid · January 3, 2005 3:01AM

Stick with Booger Grading Service.
We don't like them here.

bosko56 · January 3, 2005 3:52AM

WHAT'S A BGS? PSA Spoken here. Mr. Vargha where are you when we need you !
bosko56

ChicagoGlen · January 3, 2005 4:36AM

In Vargha's absense.

heh!

SDavid · January 3, 2005 7:03AM

PSA isn't more strict or lenient than BGS...it totally depends on which grader you get. With that said, IMO it's still worth it to have two companies you can submit to. I like to split up my submissions so a cranky grader can't bust the whole pot, and both companies will undergrade cards on occasion.

If you want leniency, maybe you should go with GAI? That one looks like it would get an 8.5 from beckett.

WinPitcher · January 3, 2005 7:05AM

and it's justa bout as respected as BGS

JonB · January 3, 2005 7:55AM

I think the new guy has a lot to learn about which grading services are highly respected around here.

perkdog · January 3, 2005 10:25AM

I rank PSA as the best myself, I have been tempted to crossover a card into a Global holder to get a half point upgrade but BGS never has crossed my mind.

I dont believe I have ever seen any auctions or big ticketed items at shows in a BGS holder. I think the value of a card in a PSA holder will always outweigh a similar card in a BGS holder especially when it come to vintage material.

jaybyrd · January 3, 2005 10:42AM

One of the prominent dealers (can't remember who) had a number of GAI cards on e-bay recently. The ones I glanced at seemed overgraded. A GAI 8.5 should not have noticeable corner wear or be 75/25 centered both ways. Looks like they be grading leinetely (sp) for card dealers so they can get more cards in the marketplace. I know the one GAI card I have is overgraded.

ArtRossLives · January 3, 2005 12:20PM

Certainly the SMR by itself is worth the club price (will this comment get me an extension of my membership?).

However you are correct about the respect for BGS. I respect (fear) them a great deal after destroying an eye with flying plastic shrapnel breaking out an old hockey card for crossover a few months ago.

ctsoxfan · January 3, 2005 1:41PM

<< <i>and it's justa bout as respected as BGS >>

Oh my, you do have a lot to learn, son.

mudflap02 · January 3, 2005 1:52PM

<< <i> respect (fear) them a great deal after destroying an eye with flying plastic shrapnel >>

Laugh out loud

I can see where you're coming from, and possibly the only reason to respect BGS - the security of the holders that contain their cards.

bookofrhymes21 · January 3, 2005 6:56PM

these are 3 I want Crossed over:

1985 Topps Dan Marino BGS 9 (9/9/9/9.5)
1985 Topps Joe Montana BGS 9 (8.5/9/9/9)
1995 SP Marshall Faulk BGS 9 (9.5/8.5/9/9)

RepublicaninMass · January 4, 2005 12:44AM

<< <i>I dont believe I have ever seen any auctions or big ticketed items at shows in a BGS holder. I think the value of a card in a PSA holder will always outweigh a similar card in a BGS holder especially when it come to vintage material. >>

Not if you look in the Beckett price guide!!!

Ask the expert

jayhawke · January 4, 2005 6:38AM

Ooh, is John Edwards still on tv? He is so believable!!

RepublicaninMass · January 4, 2005 6:40AM

<< <i>Ooh, is John Edwards still on tv? He is so believable!! >>

Yeah, just like the BGS prices in Beckett!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PSA Crossing over...

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