@@thehobbyphd my experience with SGC is that if a card gets a 10, it is seriously a 10 there's no doubts about it because of the option to give it the 9.5. I think that's why SGC has a lower gem mint rate than PSA for every single era of cards that is listed in the gem rate data every month. There's lots of cards that just have something small wrong with them that don't deserve a 10, but also don't deserve to get knocked down to a 9. For my beloved junk wax, I view a 9.5 basically the same as a 10, because I know how little it took to knock it down that ½ grade. Lol, just how I see it.
@@thecardclosetcanada5443 I wish more people viewed a 9.5 rating like you do. I think they are great cards. I have a beautiful Yordan relic I love. If grading companies would be more transparent, and articulate why a grade was given, it would be a massive improvement. Right now, "10", "gem", "9.5", "9", etc. are all just opinions without crystal clear metrics and anchored rating scales. I'm working on a video right now on how human bias can influence the grading process. Stay tuned!
@@thehobbyphd sounds good. Appreciate the reply. I've only graded with psa as the resale value is the highest, thinking about trying out sgc next time they run a special. 🤘🏾
i sent out 6 chrome cards to sgc. its my first time sending cards on my own, at $9 i had to test it out just to get my feet wet with the whole process. should be back sometime this week.
Personally im a fan of the 9.5
I respect that. If the values were better I’d like it a lot more haha
@@thehobbyphd my experience with SGC is that if a card gets a 10, it is seriously a 10 there's no doubts about it because of the option to give it the 9.5. I think that's why SGC has a lower gem mint rate than PSA for every single era of cards that is listed in the gem rate data every month. There's lots of cards that just have something small wrong with them that don't deserve a 10, but also don't deserve to get knocked down to a 9. For my beloved junk wax, I view a 9.5 basically the same as a 10, because I know how little it took to knock it down that ½ grade. Lol, just how I see it.
@@thecardclosetcanada5443 I wish more people viewed a 9.5 rating like you do. I think they are great cards. I have a beautiful Yordan relic I love. If grading companies would be more transparent, and articulate why a grade was given, it would be a massive improvement. Right now, "10", "gem", "9.5", "9", etc. are all just opinions without crystal clear metrics and anchored rating scales. I'm working on a video right now on how human bias can influence the grading process. Stay tuned!
@@thehobbyphd well said. You just got another subscriber 👍
@@thecardclosetcanada5443 glad to have you!
I like sgc for vintage baseball just not a huge fan of them for modern unless they want to go back to $8 a card.
That’s a great point and something I didn’t cover in the video. SGC is the king of vintage.
Nice video and return.. Quick question, which company do you feel grades easier SGC or PSA?
That’s tough. I FEEL like PSA grades easier but my gem rate is probably about the same between the two.
@@thehobbyphd sounds good. Appreciate the reply. I've only graded with psa as the resale value is the highest, thinking about trying out sgc next time they run a special. 🤘🏾
@@MrSteevo28 it’s great for PC Cards! I do love the look of their slabs.
@thehobbyphd definitely going to send some pc cards. Also I'm from H-Town born and raised. Favorite player is Hakeem Olajuwon. Lol.
@@MrSteevo28 love it man. This channel has a lot of houston cards lol. Glad to have ya!
great video my friend.
Thank you 👍
i sent out 6 chrome cards to sgc. its my first time sending cards on my own, at $9 i had to test it out just to get my feet wet with the whole process. should be back sometime this week.
Love it! Let me know how it goes.
Nice stuff man. Glad that Alvarez came back a 10, was hoping one might get that gold label
You and me both!
Crack 9.5s and send to PSA 90 percent of time they will be 10
I have wanted to do a cross over video. Maybe I’ll crack out a 9.5.
Wonder Franco just had another girl come forward recently.
I saw that. What’s that 3 now? Horrible.