Grading Company Perceptions When Purchasing on eBay
FredGarvin
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As a newer graded collector (collected raw before), does anyone see a real “perception” discount between the graders due to the color of the paper at the top. Sure the second tier grading companies (and to a smaller degree the top 3) have true differences in grading which can affect auction value for valid reasons, however I am talking about the same card in two different slabs and how the auction value might change on eBay for example.
Having done a bit or research here and other well trafficked collectors boards the general consensus is that a PSA 8 is on average is equal to SGC 88 (of course there is always the possibility of the +/- 1 if regraded). Do you generally see the PSA 8 going for more than the SGC 88 in that instance because someone would rather have the PSA case?
Just a question.
Thanks all.
Having done a bit or research here and other well trafficked collectors boards the general consensus is that a PSA 8 is on average is equal to SGC 88 (of course there is always the possibility of the +/- 1 if regraded). Do you generally see the PSA 8 going for more than the SGC 88 in that instance because someone would rather have the PSA case?
Just a question.
Thanks all.
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<< <i>In general....PSA sells for more than SGC. Not all of the time; but most of the time. >>
this.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Do you see most collectors preferring to stay within one grading company for visual constancy of their collection or do most collectors not really care about which of the top 3 companies they deal with as it really is only about the card.
The reason I ask as I purchase two cards recently within the same set from two different grading companies and a thought crossed through my head that I would have preferred to have one color banner instead of two, possibly to the point of accepting a lesser card. Which is why I ask where other collectors thought processes on this are.
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<< <i>Interesting. Follow up question...
Do you see most collectors preferring to stay within one grading company for visual constancy of their collection or do most collectors not really care about which of the top 3 companies they deal with as it really is only about the card.
The reason I ask as I purchase two cards recently within the same set from two different grading companies and a thought crossed through my head that I would have preferred to have one color banner instead of two, possibly to the point of accepting a lesser card. Which is why I ask where other collectors thought processes on this are.
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most collectors prefer PSA or SGC. Some collect both.
Most investors prefer the grading card company that is "most popular" in their respected genre.
Pre-war = SGC
Post War = PSA
Modern = BGS
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
That thought really got me to realizing that I was placing a little too much thought into the plastic and not enough into the card, which is why I asked my original question which ultimately boils down to can I get a really nice card just a little cheaper if I go outside the preferred plastic vendor for that card. The answer seems to be it is possible to save an extra couple of dollars if I do.
Yes...most collectors want all of the holders the same, especially for set collecting. As far as individual players....I will also buy from SGC if the deal is absolutely right. I have about 10% of my major star cards in SGC and 90% PSA. Also, as far as sets go....PSA cards are generally easier to find than SGC or BVG---I'm talking about 1940's to the 80's; but I think are easier to find in any era.
I guess you can chalk this up to purchasing strategy questions.
Thanks all for your input.
<< <i>Thanks.
That thought really got me to realizing that I was placing a little too much thought into the plastic and not enough into the card, which is why I asked my original question which ultimately boils down to can I get a really nice card just a little cheaper if I go outside the preferred plastic vendor for that card. The answer seems to be it is possible to save an extra couple of dollars if I do. >>
There are a lot of nice cards in non-PSA holders, so this is a viable strategy. However, the premium that most post-war cards get in the PSA slabs can be significant. You can't buy in an SGC slab and then sell expecting to get PSA prices.
From a consistency of "look" standpoint, that becomes another issue. I am mostly a PSA-guy buy I have a few SGC cards which it seems are next to impossible to get equal cross-overs on. Seems like you either crack-out and take your chances or you have low chances of getting the cross-over. I think it's a combination of a marketing tactic, as well as the fact that it is a bit harder to grade a card that is in a slab.
Dave
Yes....the whole crossing over cards thing is rough. PSA does not like to cross SGC stuff over. A complete crapshoot.
I would even consider raw but most of the appealing stuff is slabbed now and the appealing raw stuff left is going BIN for the same price as some of the slabbed stuff.