Card Grading

[sylbry]

The safest bet is to go with PSA as they are the most recognized but with PSA you need to be a member in order to submit cards or submit it through a dealer that is a member.

If the card is 1980 or newer and you don't want to hassle with PSA then go with Beckett as they tend to specialize in newer cards.

If the card is older than 1980 go with SGC. They are hands down the best at grading vintage cards and every vintage collector knows it. They also have a buy back guarantee. What that exactly is, I am not sure. And from what I have seen they have the best grading prices or specials.

GAI has never really made a name for themselves. They are not a bad choice but many people dislike the holders and therefore do not particularly care for them.

Beckett, SGC, and GAI do not require membership in order to submit cards.

[yanks12025]

We have a Pete rose rookie. So i have decided to go with beckett.

[suave1477]

I agree with Sylbry as far as SGC they are most known for vintage cards, PSA/DNA is most worldly known so it really depends on the cards you have.

[yanks12025]

When you say vintage cards what do you mean like ones from 1920's to the 1800's. Would you consider a pete rose one to be vintage.

[sylbry]

Vintage is usually defined as pre World War 2.

[suave1477]

Sylbry ok my question is when was World War 2? lol lol lol just kidding!!!

[yanks12025]

Thanks for the help
to you guys on a pete rose rookie card you would us PSA but they cost good money. So who would your second choice be to have a pete rose card graded by. SGC or beckett or GAI

[BackdoorSlider]

We have a Pete rose rookie. So i have decided to go with beckett.

I heard Beckett is harder on grading and that they're known for 90's to present. You should look into sgc for your Pete Rose card.


1. 1909-1945 = SGC
2. 1946-1979 = PSA
3. 1980-1985 = BGS

Personally, I dont want to pay the 100.00 dollars for PSA. So I'd use SGC for ANY card

[Vintagedeputy]

This thread is 2 and a half years old - way to revive the thread Backdoorslider!

[trsent]

This thread is 2 and a half years old - way to revive the thread Backdoorslider!

I auctually found it interesting they reccomend SGC.

I was so far out of the loop I didn't know anyone used SGC.