I just bought a bunch of mid grade vintage SGC I plan to crack and sub to PSA, will post results. From my experience on modern they are equal, SGC being more loosey goosey on centering to BGS though.
They are equal in my estimation.SGC may have stronger grading standards and I like the fact that they do not use qualifiers although if requested neither will PSA.I go with PSA only because of their top shelf reputation in the hobby.They are excellent in promting their produvt than their competitors.
Both companies over and under grade things. You can't go wrong with either one. Beckett is the only other grader to trust. All 3 (SGC, PSA and BVG) are consistant.
If SGC could just get motivated and tweek a couple things I think they could give a good run at the top spot.. But they won't because they are content being number two and refuse to change anything..
SGC and PSA are now probably about equal so far as grading is concerned. ESPECIALLY lately. The "older" flips housed much stronger cards. The new grading system has led to cards being overgraded, almost to the point of being laughable . IMO.
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Pre war..................SGC
50's 60's topps PSA.
I cracked a BVG 8 and PSA gave it an 8.
The issues I subbed were, not the common issues (Topps). I think the type of card is what caused SGC to give each one a lower grade. But who knows.
Dave
psa = post ww2 up until 2000
bgs = post 2000
Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
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Both companies over and under grade things. You can't go wrong with either one. Beckett is the only other grader to trust. All 3 (SGC, PSA and BVG) are consistant.
Just avoid GAI.
Dave
If keeping them in your collection- any of the big 3 are fine- PSA, SGC and BVG, pick who you like based on slab/registry/etc.
If you are grading to sell then I would follow the-
sgc = pre ww2
psa = post ww2 up until 2000
bgs = post 2000
For my personal collection, I use SGC and PSA, I am happy with both but I lean toward SGC if its a toss up.
its authenticity.
Dave
a good run at the top spot.. But they won't because they are content being number
two and refuse to change anything..
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SGC is less filling.