The Best Holder Poll: PSA, BGS, GAI,SGC

chaz43

Whose got the best holder overall ? My vote is for PSA and I am not a homer as most of you know. chaz

jad22

PRO hands down the best.

EagleEyeKid

BGS - most durable
SGC - most attractive (flips gotta go)

If anyone hasn't noticed yet, SGC has changed their fonts
and has added the word "pristine" under the 100 now. They
are making some changes, and the flips may be the next thing
to change per their operations manager.

Stone193

Bryan

I like the SGC holder except for one problem - the card can fall 'under' the gasket. Whether that can damage the card - I don't know?

mike

ToppsCo1lector

Eye Appeal-SGC


Labeling-BGS



Overall, I think all of the Big 3 each have something on eachother.

Southerncards

hhmm, let me think about this......

chaz43

<< <i>BGS - most durable
SGC - most attractive (flips gotta go)

If anyone hasn't noticed yet, SGC has changed their fonts
and has added the word "pristine" under the 100 now. They
are making some changes, and the flips may be the next thing
to change per their operations manager.

>>




You gotta go with one or the other....chaz

chaz43

<< <i>PRO hands down the best. >>




Pro is a joke and won't be entered in this poll. I know you were trying to be funny. chaz

chaz43

<< <i>Eye Appeal-SGC


Labeling-BGS



Overall, I think all of the Big 3 each have something on eachother. >>





You gotta go with one or the other.... you can only choose one. chaz

Brian48

In my opinion:

1st place - BGS (by a long shot)
2nd place - SGC
3rd place - GAI
4th place - PSA

PSA is especially bad when they use those God awful "condom" slabs on cards like the SP Authentic RCs.

jmbkb4

I hate BGS/BVG but feel that their slab is by far the most aesthetically-pleasing one out there. I've owned one and cracked it open to send to PSA though!!!

koby

I still like the simple design on the PSA holders.

The SGC holders may actually be harmful for cards. I have seen several cards that are clipped underneath the SGC holder's gasket. It is unclear whether this causes permanent damage, but why take a chance? Also, both the SGC and Beckett holders are too bulky and take up much more space than standard size PSA holders.

SDavid

BGS, hands down.

chaz43

I'm keeping score and will let everyone know as things go along. I can't count the responses where someone says I like this label of SGC but I like PSA for their design....it can only be one choice. So far here are the numbers:

PSA - 3

BGS - 1

GAI - 0

SGC - 1

chaz43

Update:


PSA - 3

BGS - 2

GAI - 0

SGC - 1

zef204

I like the GAI holders because they put info on the top of the case so when they are in a stack, you can see whats what.

phreakydancin

This is truly one of those topics where each of the Big 4 has something different to offer, so your ultimate preference is based on what attributes you value the most:

SGC - My personal preference because the black insert can be custom fit to odd-sized cards, and provides the greatest visual appeal
BGS - I like the no-movement sandwich concept and the gold and silver flips for 8.5 or higher cards (I'm not so hot on the white flips for 8.0 or lower grades)
GAI - Black insert similar to SGC, and the folded flip provides basic info on the top
PSA - Looks better than SGC or GAI with dark-bordered cards, and takes up the least amount of space when stacked

Edited to add example of SGC custom-sized black insert. PSA does not have a proper sized holder for these cards, so every one they grade gets a condom:

FYS

<< <i>Update:


PSA - 3

BGS - 2

GAI - 0

SGC - 1 >>



#1 SGC
#2 BGS
#3 PSA
#4 GAI

schr1st

For best holder, I'd go with BGS.

nearmint

1. BGS - Stackable, best card protection
2. SGC - Best looking, stackable, gasket can damage card
3. GAI - Like the labeled top edge, gasket can damage card, don't stack well
4. PSA - Don't stack well, no labeled top edge, and I've seen cards damaged from the side rails. Also, on large cards--say 1954 Bowman football--the PSA on the bottom right obscures the corner of the card.

RichG

As far as I'm concerend......It's a tie as all do the job in protecting the card.
Rich

Boopotts

<< <i>As far as I'm concerend......It's a tie as all do the job in protecting the card.
Rich >>




That pretty much echoes my feelings as well.

storm888

They all seem to protect the cards just fine.

But, when I see a PSA holder, I have near absolute
confidence that the item inside is the real deal, and
a sense of "value added" is conveyed to me.

storm

bobbybakeriv

I echo the vote for PSA and its simplicity in design.

scottopotamus

I use SGC for my T206 collection (because most are submitted "raw") and PSA for my 1955 Topps AA (because most are bought already slabbed) and PSA for my two-time defending champion Nate Colbert player collection (because it's a good way to use the free vouchers from subscribing to the SMR!)

I do like the visual appeal of the SGC holders and the "top label" on GAI cards. PSA slabs are simple in design, which also has its appeal

1) SGC
2) PSA
3) GAI
4) BGS (not a big fan of different colored labels)

chaz43

Update #2:


PSA - 4

BGS - 4

GAI - 1

SGC - 3

Southerncards

SGC hands down.

Downtown1974

I think SGC is the best looking.
PSA has the best flip, and still a good looking holder.
Dont care for GAI.
And I think BGS are too thick.

pandrews

i dont know about "best" as far as protection.. hell, probably Beckett..

as for looks, i guess it all depends on the card.. PSA slabs look good on most stuff.. SGC looks great on some cards, and really chitty on others.. same with GAI.. i really like looks of the metallic GAI flip, but just like with SGC, the black insert looks great with some cards, and not others..

chaz43

<< <i>i dont know about "best" as far as protection.. hell, probably Beckett..

as for looks, i guess it all depends on the card.. PSA slabs look good on most stuff.. SGC looks great on some cards, and really chitty on others.. same with GAI.. i really like looks of the metallic GAI flip, but just like with SGC, the black insert looks great with some cards, and not others.. >>




You have only one choice to be entered in the poll but thanks for your input. chaz

chaz43

Update #3:


PSA - 4

BGS - 4

GAI - 1

SGC - 4

pandrews

<< <i>You have only one choice to be entered in the poll but thanks for your input. chaz >>



i havent participated in any poll, but thanks for your unintelligence.

chaz43

<< <i>I think SGC is the best looking.
PSA has the best flip, and still a good looking holder.
Dont care for GAI.
And I think BGS are too thick. >>







You have only one choice to be entered in the poll but thanks for your input. chaz

pandrews

<< <i>You have only one choice to be entered in the poll but thanks for your input. chaz >>



dude im gonna derail your thread for a second, to let you know you're a dumbass..

you havent posted a poll, so shut the hell up with your dumbass remarks when someone offers their opinion to your question..

ToppsCo1lector

^^Ditto. If you want a poll, make one.

chaz43

<< <i>

<< <i>You have only one choice to be entered in the poll but thanks for your input. chaz >>



dude im gonna derail your thread for a second, to let you know you're a dumbass..

you havent posted a poll, so shut the hell up with your dumbass remarks when someone offers their opinion to your question.. >>




What's your problem man??? Get off the thread then you friggin' idiot....... chaz

chaz43

<< <i>^^Ditto. If you want a poll, make one. >>



I make mine the way I want. You don't like it ........move on turkey. chaz

Boopotts

Actually, I'd like to amend my previous remarks to say that BGS ranks at or near the bottom of my personal list because too many of their holders contain sheet cut cards. I do enjoy the PSA holders, however, because they're the only holders in which I generally see accurately graded hand cut cards.

chaz43

<< <i>Actually, I'd like to amend my previous remarks to say that BGS ranks at or near the bottom of my personal list because too many of their holders contain sheet cut cards. I do enjoy the PSA holders, however, because they're the only holders in which I generally see accurately graded hand cut cards. >>




Grow up Boopotts.............. chaz

Boopotts

<< <i>

<< <i>Actually, I'd like to amend my previous remarks to say that BGS ranks at or near the bottom of my personal list because too many of their holders contain sheet cut cards. I do enjoy the PSA holders, however, because they're the only holders in which I generally see accurately graded hand cut cards. >>




Grow up Boopotts.............. chaz >>




Easy there, bro! I"m just a dude tryin' to keep it real. Anyway, I would have added this in my original post but I didn't see who started the thread. Now that I know I figured you'd find this additional information valuable.


Have a great 4th of July, chaz!

pandrews

<< <i>Actually, I'd like to amend my previous remarks to say that BGS ranks at or near the bottom of my personal list because too many of their holders contain sheet cut cards. I do enjoy the PSA holders, however, because they're the only holders in which I generally see accurately graded hand cut cards. >>



me too, since it annoys chaz..

fandango

If you hold 2 of the the same card next to each other, 1 in a bgs holder, the other in a PSA holder, you can see a clear difference..the PSA plastic is much clearer and crisper and actually brightens up the card, the BGS holder somehow dulls the finish of the card (too thick maybe)...A the image behind a PSA holderis is WAY clearer, crisper, and brighter than BGS holder...the only thing bgs holder is better is in RIGIDNESS and strength, but i dont know anyone who FLEXES or bends holders of cards they like, so why is thicker plastic better? its not

specifically the refractor cards look marvelous under a psa holder....

chaz43

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<< <i>

<< <i>Actually, I'd like to amend my previous remarks to say that BGS ranks at or near the bottom of my personal list because too many of their holders contain sheet cut cards. I do enjoy the PSA holders, however, because they're the only holders in which I generally see accurately graded hand cut cards. >>




Grow up Boopotts.............. chaz >>




Easy there, bro! I"m just a dude tryin' to keep it real. Anyway, I would have added this in my original post but I didn't see who started the thread. Now that I know I figured you'd find this additional information valuable.


Have a great 4th of July, chaz! >>



Boopotts - it's always fun goin' at it with you. Especially when I win all the time, you have a great 4th too! chaz

chaz43

<< <i>If you hold 2 of the the same card next to each other, 1 in a bgs holder, the other in a PSA holder, you can see a clear difference..the PSA plastic is much clearer and crisper and actually brightens up the card, the BGS holder somehow dulls the finish of the card (too thick maybe)...A the image behind a PSA holderis is WAY clearer, crisper, and brighter than BGS holder...the only thing bgs holder is better is in RIGIDNESS and strength, but i dont know anyone who FLEXES or bends holders of cards they like, so why is thicker plastic better? its not

specifically the refractor cards look marvelous under a psa holder....
>>



So, this is a vote for PSA. Chaz

ToppsCo1lector

<< <i>If you hold 2 of the the same card next to each other, 1 in a bgs holder, the other in a PSA holder, you can see a clear difference..the PSA plastic is much clearer and crisper and actually brightens up the card, the BGS holder somehow dulls the finish of the card (too thick maybe)...A the image behind a PSA holderis is WAY clearer, crisper, and brighter than BGS holder...the only thing bgs holder is better is in RIGIDNESS and strength, but i dont know anyone who FLEXES or bends holders of cards they like, so why is thicker plastic better? its not

specifically the refractor cards look marvelous under a psa holder....
>>



It's hard to compare when only one picture is posted.

Bosox1976

Based solely on the look of the holder, I prefer SGC. Since I mostly buy & flip or buy/grade/flip I use PSA for most everything though.

chaz43

Update #4:


PSA - 5 votes

BGS - 4 votes

GAI - 1 vote

SGC - 5 votes

srs1a

I also prefer the SGC holder. I have no great issues with the holders of PSA, BGS or GAI, they do a fine job of protecting the card. But, chaz says we can only have one favorite, so I'll vote for SGC

williplett

I buy PSA cards almost exclusively and when I buy a SGC or GAI card I crack it and send it to PSA. Having said that, I don't like PSA's holders very much. I just got back a 46 card sub and fresh from the box there were scratches and small "pits" on a good number of the holders. They must get bounced around when they are sonically sealed. Although PRO Grading is the joke of the industry, they do say that their holders provide UV protection, which is a very good thing. I don't really believe them of course, but I am sure that a company could make a holder with some UV protection. It would aid in display options for my cards.

My pick is GAI, with SGC a close second.

chaz43

<< <i>I buy PSA cards almost exclusively and when I buy a SGC or GAI card I crack it and send it to PSA. Having said that, I don't like PSA's holders very much. I just got back a 46 card sub and fresh from the box there were scratches and small "pits" on a good number of the holders. They must get bounced around when they are sonically sealed. Although PRO Grading is the joke of the industry, they do say that their holders provide UV protection, which is a very good thing. I don't really believe them of course, but I am sure that a company could make a holder with some UV protection. It would aid in display options for my cards.

My pick is GAI, with SGC a close second. >>





Thanks.

chaz43

Update #5:


PSA - 5 votes

BGS - 4 votes

GAI - 2 votes

SGC - 6 votes