SGC says it’s current turnaround time is growing because of a constantly growing number of submissions, but remains at less than 17 business days. The company continues to see unprecedented numbers of cards submitted to its Florida headquarters. So many are coming in that SGC has now increased the estimated turnaround time listed on its website from 20-25 days to 45-50 … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
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SGC at the National: No On-Site Subs as Graders Grind Away Back Home
SGC is still a corporate sponsor of the National Sports Collectors Convention, but you won't see a grading room set up inside the Stephens Convention Center. The company opted to keep its graders working back home to keep what's become a pretty reliable turnaround time going. Their lowest current price is $30 per card or $25 on a group submission. PSA remains shut … [Read more...] about SGC at the National: No On-Site Subs as Graders Grind Away Back Home
Notes: SGC Lowers Costs; Koufax Selling Direct; ATL Show; Big Brady Pull; Panini on Retail Situation; Cubs Love Cards
After being inundated with orders earlier this spring after PSA suspended most services, SGC raised the base rate for trading card authentication and grading from $25 to $75 per card. Fast forward a little over five weeks and they say they’re not only caught up but have lowered the cost to $30 with a turnaround time of 20-25 business days. Cards valued at $1,500-$3,499 … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Lowers Costs; Koufax Selling Direct; ATL Show; Big Brady Pull; Panini on Retail Situation; Cubs Love Cards
Suddenly Slammed, SGC Triples Base Submission Rate
It’s been a rough week for those who grade cards that aren’t worth a lot of money. Two days after PSA suspended all but its highest tiers of service, SGC announced it was raising prices for the authentication and grading of any cards valued at under $1,500 from $25 to $75. The company promises a 20-25 day estimated turnaround time. The size of the increase and … [Read more...] about Suddenly Slammed, SGC Triples Base Submission Rate
Notes: SGC Catches Up, Rates Going Up; CSG’s 1st Graded Card at Auction, More
SGC says it’s tackled the backlog of submissions it was facing as collectors and dealers flooded the company with submissions last year. The company says it’s now operating under normal turnaround times. “In the blink of an eye, our 12 man team was absolutely overrun. Over just a seven-day period, our intake had increased 20x what it previously … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Catches Up, Rates Going Up; CSG’s 1st Graded Card at Auction, More
SGC Grading Moves to Two Levels of Service
SGC has announced a major change to its grading structure for trading cards. As opposed to offering several levels of service with regards to grading turnaround times, the company is moving to a two-tiered structure effective immediately. The plainly worded levels are aimed at reducing its current backlog of orders, which grew to sizable levels in the wake of … [Read more...] about SGC Grading Moves to Two Levels of Service
Notes: SGC Update; Doncic Jersey Nets $60K; Youngster’s Awesome Homemade Cards
SGC says it is complying with the recent Stay-At-Home order issued by Florida's governor, but the company is still accepting, processing and shipping submissions sent by shipping carriers. Director of Operations Peter Steinberg says the company's offices are closed to the public and they are communicating only via email ([email protected]osgc.com) and social media. SGC stated … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Update; Doncic Jersey Nets $60K; Youngster’s Awesome Homemade Cards
SGC Still Open; Has Contingency Plans in Place
It's business as usual--or as close to it as possible--at SGC. The Florida-based authentication and grading company says it is still open in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. A day after PSA was forced to temporarily shut its doors over a local government order that was reversed less than 24 hours later, SGC sent an email to customers stating it was "operating … [Read more...] about SGC Still Open; Has Contingency Plans in Place
Notes: Berger Memorabilia on Exhibit; Philly Show; SGC Uniform Guide
A collection of awards and certificates presented to the late Topps executive Sy Berger are part of a new exhibit at the Arcadia Public Library in Southern California. “Baseball Dreamers” also includes illustrations by legendary sports cartoonist Lou Darvas, works by other baseball artists and more. The exhibit was produced by the Baseball Reliquary and will be available … [Read more...] about Notes: Berger Memorabilia on Exhibit; Philly Show; SGC Uniform Guide
Notes: SGC Program Will Give Ready-to-Use Images to Customers; Finals Jerseys, More
SGC is launching a pilot program that will enable customers to receive and utilize high resolution images of the trading cards they submit, enabling them to immediately use those photos to showcase those cards on eBay, Amazon or Facebook. It saves customers the job of scanning the newly graded cards they’re planning to sell online. The company has made its … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Program Will Give Ready-to-Use Images to Customers; Finals Jerseys, More