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...]
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...]
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...]
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]) and social media. SGC stated … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
SGC Offering On-Site Grading, NSCC Display Sneak Peek at Home Office
SGC will offer on-site card grading at its Boca Raton, FL location Saturday, June 1 and they’ll also be offering a sneak peek at the items they’ll have on display during the National Sports Collectors Convention. From 10 AM to 4 PM, collectors can come to the company’s office and have their cards graded and authenticated. Prices begin at $35 per card. … [Read more...]
SGC Launches Uncut Sheet Cutting Service
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...]
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...]