SGC or PSA

Wondo

OK, I know where I am, but are there certain cards, and I am specifically interested in 19th century, where there is a difference? Just looking for opinions. I have checked through Vintagecardpeices and can't get a real flavor. Either side can make a list of cards that sold better, but I would like to hear from sellers and end buyers. DO certain cards look better, sell better, ?????

Thanks!

John

XanaduNow

I think PSA is losing their grasp (or the perceived grasp I thought they had) on pre-war. I've seen many more "big" cards in SGC than PSA. There are some large collectors out there who, when they submit, do it through SGC and not PSA.

I'll stick with PSA because of the registry but if you're talking about cards that are so big that AUTH would be good enough then I don't think it matters (between PSA and SGC).

Arthur

halosfan

John,

Here's how I would look at it. For most 19th Century cards SGC has a better older for them. There is also a large SGC following for cards from that era.

If I was interested in an item and didn't have a PSA set registry for that issue I would be fine with the card in an SGC slab as I think they are a reputable company. Just not my company of choice.

SoonerCowboy

I'll be hated by many for this one. Not my post so don't blame me. Comparing 20th Century cards.
SGC VS PSA

jmbkb4

I think with the registry, PSA has a slight edge. Without the registry, SGC would be the Pre-War king. In any case, I think cards graded similarly by either company sell for about the same.

Southerncards

Gee, I dont know...hehehe

mikeschmidt

John-

I think many prefer the aesthetics of the SGC holder, and there is generally a tad more confidence in their ability to properly identify and grade pre-war.

That said, certain sets sell better in PSA holders. Most notably the big ones, like T206 and 1915 CJ.

As a buyer, I tend to find myself doing a little more diligence before bidding if it is a PSA card as compared to SGC...

jimq112

Sometimes a card just isn't good enough for a psa holder but it's still good enough to be held.

Southerncards

jimq - that's a pretty card! The black insert really shows off the colors!

stevek

I agree with most that's been said. But I still think for maximum value, PSA is still the way to go. Perhaps with pre-WW2, SGC can realize prices equivalent to PSA in some if not possibly a lot of cases, but if I'm selling a card I'd rather it be in a PSA holder.


Steve

MeteoriteGuy

The PSA registry gives it an edge I think. Also, it looks like the site posted may have been picking and choosing auctions. Or at least some examples noted I have seen dozens of these cards sold the last couple months on ebay.(70% of graded cards for sale seem to be the same 10-20% of the sets.)

The SGC cases do look nice with some cards.

Mark

koby

If for resale, go with PSA. If you do not care about resale value, either holder is fine.