SGC will shut down the autograph authentication arm of its business as of the end of the month. The Florida-based company told customers on Wednesday by email that it was making the move to “allow us to focus our full attention on card grading and uniform authentication.” They say submissions that arrive before April 1 will be completed and returned as normal but … [Read more...]
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Grading Companies Give Much Needed Boost to Junk Wax Era
Broadly defined as baseball cards produced from the late 1980s through the early 1990s, the "Junk Wax Era" is often cited as a primary reason for the crash of the industry felt in the late 1990s. The gist is that cards produced during that time were usually printed in far greater quantities than many collectors believed. As a result, supply became much greater than demand. That … [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...]
Notes: Value of SGC’s NSCC Display; T206 Exhibit a Big Hit; Mayweather Signs; Packers Sets
As we showed you last month, SGC offered a museum-like display of high-end baseball cards, jerseys and other memorabilia at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. It was to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary. So how much was it all worth? Over $37 million. The display included perhaps the most valuable collectible contract in sports - the … [Read more...]
Baseball History on Display at NSCC
They weren’t for sale, but several valuable pieces of sports memorabilia and high-end cards had a museum-like showcase at the National Sports Collectors Convention. SGC gathered them together and created a display in the corporate area, complete with glass showcases for each and video displays telling the story of the player and the memorabilia. Security guards were … [Read more...]
SGC’s National Plans Include Exhibit of “Museum Quality” Items
Grading and authentication company SGC is kicking off the next chapter in its history at the National Sports Collectors Convention this week with a presence that’s part submission center and part mini-museum. The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exhibit featuring items from some of the hobby’s best sports collections, on loan for the show. The exhibit will … [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...]
SGC to Open Uniform Authentication Division
SGC will open a new game-worn uniform authentication division next month. Long-time authenticator and researcher Dave Grob has left MEARS and joined SGC to help spearhead the new effort. A long-time collector and known as a meticulous researcher, Grob is a leading authority on vintage baseball uniforms and has written hundreds of articles on game-worn uniforms and … [Read more...]
Star-Studded Lineup to Appear At This Weekend’s CSA Chantilly Show
Year after year, the Chantilly shows are among the largest and most popular in the hobby. Known for a wide selection of both vintage and modern cards and a large lineup of autograph signers, they are among the most discussed around the hobby. Chantilly's next show is this weekend and, in addition to the more than 100 dealers and exhibitors on hand, the event will include a … [Read more...]
