Is SGC On The Verge Of Passing PSA In Vintage Card Values? The Data Gives The Answer!!

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28 күн бұрын

I love doing data dives into vintage card prices and values. My original intent of this data pull was to compare how different players like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax, and Roberto Clemente, were performing against each other since the peak in the vintage card market. But, what I found to be the most interesting results of this analysis is how PSA values currently compare to SGC. To say I was surprised, is quite an understatement. Let me know your thoughts on this data and if you think the numbers are significant or not.
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@mookiechillson 21 күн бұрын

My Conclusion: The influx of collectors during the pandemic generally prefer SGC graded slabs over PSA and closed a large value gap with PSA. Why did SGC grain so much ground? The assigned grades are more consistent and accurate in SGC holders. Incredible data, Graig - this confirms what I’ve experienced anecdotally.

@letsgoMJ 21 күн бұрын

It may be as simple as SGC is better at grading eye appeal while PSA leans more technical. When we look at high grade- PSA will dominate.

@mywowcards 21 күн бұрын

You're trying to make numbers something out of nothing. I agree this is a complete wasted time watching because you're trying to take data and make sense out of it. However, you're forgetting that a five is not always a 5. Psa versus SGC doesn't matter. You have to look at the card and you're misleading people in your data dive.

@cardboardandplastic9267 21 күн бұрын

PSA's magic is not for mid-grade cards like this. PSA values are far superior than SGC's when grades get into the 7/8/9/10's for these cards. The registry starts to play a role at that point. With mid-grade cards like this, people are buying the eye-appeal and not the slab. I know these are the cards you like and pursue, but if you have a Hank Aaron 1954/1955 that can get a 7/8 you would be silly not to use PSA if all you care about is value.

@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards 21 күн бұрын

I freaking love when you take a dive into this data even though it never ever surprises me nor does it even matter since I dont care what the number says or what slab its in 😂😂😂😂😂. My favorite part is the player percentage info at the end, now that is something I can use in my purchasing brain. Now is the time to hunt more Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays cards 😂😂😂😂 oh I already do that 😂😂😂. Your the best Graig thanks for all the work you put into these 👊👊

@Politano1955 21 күн бұрын

I only buy SGC slabbed pre-war cards now because they look so much better than PSA. My personal choice of course, but how that effects the value doesn't mean much to me because my cards are staying with me forever.

@mookiechillson 21 күн бұрын

By the way - this is one of the reasons Collectors bought SGC. SGC has been eating PSA market share in vintage cards, and this data helps explain why that has been happening.

@mrmjmiller 21 күн бұрын

Vintage PSA is being overtaken by SGC. As I have said before, SGC is the eye appeal grader and PSA takes off for things that don't detract from eye appeal. It will be interesting if the parent company that owns both grading services makes a judgement to increase PSA's grading appeal.

@chrissumpter5662 21 күн бұрын

Would be very interesting to compare older PSA slabs (With an 8 or 9 in the beginning of the cert#). I feel PSA’s grading standards and inconsistency over the years contributes to the inaccuracy of their comparable data. I am buying only newer slabbed cards from PSA - newer 50’s PSA 4’s and 5’s look like their old 7’s in my opinion which is why comparing PSA to SGC must include newly slabbed PSA cards. Great video Graig!

@mcarp2271 21 күн бұрын

I appreciate the time and passion you have for the analytics and economics of graded cards and totally get its your thing. I’ve just grown so tired of all of the analysis of cardboard on KZfaq. I’ve amassed a nice collection of raw and graded vintage over the years regardless of the label on the holder. The most fun I’ve had in the hobby in soooo long is getting back to my “roots” and buying “worthless” junk wax boxes and opening with my son. It’s reminded me why I loved this in the first place. I have not opened my vintage drawer in over 6 months. All should enjoy the hobby as they choose. Keep doing what you love. Just venting. 😂

@rayfromphilly6969 21 күн бұрын

great video graig. very informative. I love seeing lists and charts. especially when it comes to cards.

@jude999 21 күн бұрын

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@jasonkirkman2355 21 күн бұрын

I honestly was really interested in this and was very interesting. Love it. Great job and thank you for your hard work on gathering the info and presenting it so we could see.

@billyballgamesportscards 21 күн бұрын

Great video, Graig. I've noticed this while doing research on the cards for my National target list. It's awesome to see that confirmation compiled in this video. The part about this that bums me out is the fact that I prefer SGC and love getting them for less than PSA slabs. It's getting harder to do. Thanks for putting all the work in.

@Vintage_Dave_T 21 күн бұрын

Wow! You did a lot of work. I commented recently that for lower value cards, say less than $100, I really couldn’t tell much of a cost difference on eBay between PSA and SGC slabs. Your work seems to confirm that and also holds true also for cards maybe less than $500. Regarding the data, I think it’s obvious that three data points for every card is not statistically accurate, though overall it does indicate some trends. I’m not a statistician, but it seems like many more data points than three would be needed for a truly significant study. One person getting a deal and another person overpaying because they like the look of a card can throw the data way off. Unless one is dealing with high-end cards, e.g., Mickey Mantle, it seems like the value of PSA and SGC are now comparable. I’m wondering how much PSA’s grading/pricing policy and long turnaround is dragging them down and SGC’s seemingly better customer service is leveling the playing field.

@mookiechillson 21 күн бұрын

This data is amazing. What a fascinating core sample of the golden era grading market during the pandemic.

@jamesmcferran4938 21 күн бұрын

Graig I would absolutely LOVE you to do this same charting on. Prewar cards on Ruth, Cobb and Gehrig, among others! Especially the Goudey’s and strip cards. There would be entertaining for me as I STILL am trying to buy a decent Ruth that is not so expensive…

@BunklesWorld 21 күн бұрын

Great information in this video - as someone who does data analytics as a "job in the real world", the way you tell the story is excellent. Kudos!

@chadholt1171 21 күн бұрын

The data dive videos are my favorite. These videos have motivated me to track the prices of the cards on my tier 1 want list. I find the trends are more useful than the values when negotiating prices and bidding on line. I’m considering expanding this to a more focused version of my tier 2 list as well.