SGC is working with a professional printing company on an uncut sheet cutting service that will be offered publicly in the first half of next year. In partnership with a commercial printing company, SGC has been testing the process for more than two years and plans to offer it to collectors who are considering cutting cards from their full or partial sheets. Costs … [Read more...]
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SGC Launches Initiative to Digitally Reconstruct Frank Nagy T204 Ramly Sheet
The T204 Ramly set is one of the most prized pre-war issues. Highlighted by ornate gold borders and an early Walter Johnson card, it is a heavily-desired set. Late hobby pioneer Frank Nagy previously acquired a spectacular uncut sheet of this release distributed by Ramly Turkish Cigarettes. To date, it may be the only known one in existence. The cards were then cut and … [Read more...]
SGC Moving to 10-Point Grading Scale, Plans Submission Process Upgrades
SGC will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer but cake and ice cream aren’t the only thing the grading and authenticating firm will be passing out. Some big changes are happening as part of an overall rebranding of one of the hobby’s most familiar names. Earlier this month, the Florida-based company announced the upcoming launch of a uniform … [Read more...]
Phil Marks Joins SGC as Autograph Authenticator
Sportscard Guaranty has hired long-time autograph expert Phillip Marks for its SGC Authentic division. Marks has been involved in the autograph business for over four decades and will be authenticating for the Florida-based company. He will be traveling with SGC to several major upcoming shows including Chantilly, VA, Hofstra, NY, Strongsville, OH, and Boston, MA. “It’s … [Read more...]
Notes: White Plains Show; SGC’s New Club; Hall Recovering, Shop Opens in TN
Just a couple of weeks after the National, there’s another large card show in the New York/New Jersey area. The East Coast National show opened Thursday at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. It runs through Sunday. Over 300 dealers are set up along with auction houses and the grading/authentication companies. Admission is $10. Autograph guests include … [Read more...]
Former SGC Grading Director Joins Heritage
Heritage Auctions has announced that Derek Grady has joined the company as Vice President of Sports Auctions. The former Director of Grading for Sportscard Guaranty (SGC) will "assist with management of day-to-day operations of the Sports Collectibles department and utilize his extensive background in the trading card field to expand the breadth and quality of the sports … [Read more...]
