SGC Senior Grader Explains How He Grades Cards 😱 SGC Submission Reveal [PART 2 of SGC Tour]

[@bears_74aughie98]

I am so rooting for SGC! I’ve had great experiences grading with them. I hope they continue to push the top 2.

[@PIP-zf9yb]

I agree hopefully they get there shit together and lower there prices and get more respect competition is good for the hobby

[@DNorbs7]

I'm from the future, and SGC is now taking more submissions than Beckett, which is pretty cool.

[@anthonydonofrio3266]

Geoff has been one of the greatest contributors to the sport collecting and investing arena. I always look forward to watching his videos and learning. Blessings bro!!

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thank you!!

[@YasilTorvanna]

Damn you want some knee pads down there???

[@drewpro81]

@@melvinleong3731 I’m sure he appreciates ALL the views and comments helping boost his videos in the algorithm. So how long have you personally known Geoff for? You have to know him personally to know this bit of information. Or is it the fact that he’s built a business that has grown and he’s hired people to outsource labor one man can’t do alone? The guy has created jobs in the sports market hobby yet narrow minded people are always gonna hate because they just can’t stand someone else being successful. I’ve never heard Geoff one time take any “glory”. Rather I have heard him praise his team and thank them time and time again for all their efforts. I’m sure you’re an absolute blast to hang out with. (Said no one ever.)

[@melvinleong3731]

@@drewpro81 knee pads are avalible in the hardware store if you feel that you might be on your knee's for sometime

[@drewpro81]

@@melvinleong3731 Can’t even come up with something original. Have to steal Lauren’s comment. We need kids in the hobby, but not adults acting like kids.

[@blokehund]

he just got the quickest grading in history

[@burg5165]

I bet he had more cards graded lol

[@StevenP727]

It's actually a fast process since the owner of SGC put his cards right on the line first, the time that takes so long is the volume of orders ahead of your cards, you can submit cards in but wait a month or 2 to see them be shipped back, with the owner telling his employees to grade these cards right away didn't suprise me they was done after the interview.

[@StevenP727]

Also newer cards are easier to grade, older cards take more time to grade.

[@Tommy_Yanks]

Lol!

[@727kardz4]

Yes sir

[@ravensanalysisfootball5133]

Lmao when the senior grader sat down I legitimately thought it was his twin 😂😂😂

[@carloszavala2997]

Just sent my Mays cards in for grading. SGC loyalist here and vintage slabbed in a Tuxedo is how i like to see it! Thanks for the tour!

[@Card_Asylum]

I just sent my first one. I love their slab. Especially for the card I sent. It's a Pokemon card that silver, black, and magenta so against that black it's gonna look sweet.🤘

[@gametimegallery7661]

Very good videos, Geoff. Nice to finally see some transparency with the grading companies -- great start to building more trust in the hobby. This is a huge win for SGC's reputation.

[@jeterman29ny]

I have to tell ya, you're making it really tough to dislike you lately. You're showing everything I've ever wanted someone to show and never been able to find! Finally! Someone got a behind the scenes video at a top tier grading company. Thank you!!

[@williampotts7205]

Get to watch some videos with the SGC president Peter. Straight forward guy who is totally upfront with you. I've been grading with SGC for 4 orders and they are great. 👍 Employees are like their leader. Way to go.

[@rogergentry1894]

Geoff, I’ve been waiting for the day to get a look behind the scenes into one of the grading companies. Kudos to you for making that happen!!🙏🏻

[@ericpiddington7988]

Fantastic video! The hobby needed this type of disclosure, especially as the hobby grows! Thanks to sports card investor and SGC for doing this!

[@jllore1917]

Those were great grades. I have seen more SGC 10's on this video than all the other KZbin sports cards channels to which I'm subscribed. 😊

[@phillycardshark9257]

Im sure others have said this...but I must say it again for those class clowns in the back...Investor or collector or both, HUGE thanx and mucho respect to Geoff for these SGC videos...and his passion in the hobby. This is groundbreaking in my opinion because there has been talk for years about transparency in regards to 3rd party grading...well, Geoff has basically said..."hold my beer fellas"...I got this.

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

This series has really set the bar quite high, Great work.

[@boricuagonzo]

Because of this great behind the scenes look at SGC I'll be sending in some of my cards in for grading. Great work. Love what you are doing for the hobby.

[@jokeralphaoscar]

These two videos have been gold! Thank you

[@cardsandchemistry9923]

Really a big SGC fan. I’ve used them for almost two years now. I’ve been happy with their services even when turn around times got Backed up. Glad to see more videos about SGC. And hopefully fewer about PSA which is highly overrated

[@candidhairl6532]

Thanks for building these great relationships in the collecting community and sharing them. Very unselfish way to operate. Keep it up!!

[@greenmonstah4876]

SGC has amazing turnaround times, less than 1 month. Obviously this was done for purposes of the video. Great insight, and strong move to demonstrate transparency in their business processes! Absolutely an industry leader. Its easy to send out a letter claiming achievements without visual confirmation. (cough, cough...PSA). I especially appreciate their honesty and not being afraid to mark down his cards! As well, SGC is willing to reduce pricing as the market conditions change. Stong move and well done SGC!

[@daymionmardel6459]

Jealous you got so many 10s lol definitely the best videos of grading!! Thank you for doing so much for the hobby - I'm rooting for SGC

[@johnphipps3287]

Bold move to give SGC a heads up for other than PSA grading service option. Very happy.

[@c5tv674]

Damn, SGC will even wipe off fingerprints! Bonus!

[@robcozart920]

On my submission a few mos ago, they were actually nice enough to put a few fingerprints on for me!! 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@redbeardcollectibles3687]

@@robcozart920 Thats why they should be using Gloves when handling cards

[@hobbylottery5014]

@@robcozart920 lol sorry man

[@TK-055]

@@robcozart920 Same! Whole finger print on the back of my PSA 10...

[@morsteen]

@@TK-055 so you took a psa10 out and submitted to sgc, and they put a fresh fingerprint on it?

[@NickMinton1030]

Love SGC glad they’re getting some love

[@jamesadams6626]

This was informative. And now very interested in SGC!!

[@PIP-zf9yb]

At there current prices don't bother they are vastly overpriced wait for them to come down where they should be

[@PIP-zf9yb]

@Mr Big Licks I like sgc but they have just priced people out for what there current resale value. Just a fact not a opinion. I'm rooting for them to come around and make a bigger dent int he hobby they had good momentum going but all that is gone

[@PIP-zf9yb]

@Mr Big Licks 30 plus shipping is pricing most everyone out not an opinion just a fact unless ur getting 9.5 and 10s most cards won't be increasing in value at that price when you count ebay fees and shipping. I'm rooting for sgc but they are just not viable for most right now. It isn't all about profit I sent a few cards in for my p.c. but not wasting my time sending anything I plan on selling until they come down where they should be

[@PIP-zf9yb]

@Mr Big Licks very few cards are worth grading with sgc at that price point I'd my point. I've crunched the numbers and know what stuff sells for sgc isn't a viable options at that price point. Very few cards would I consider sending too then they are overpriced for what there slabs sell for

[@PIP-zf9yb]

@Mr Big Licks psa isn't over priced they are shutdown so no one knows that the pricing will be. Before they closed they were way under priced based on what there stuff sells for. Sgc is vastly overpriced based on the secondary market. I think there slabs are nice and should sell for alot more then they do but the fact is they don't so 30 bucks a card plus shipping isn't viable for most people period end of story. I'm not stating a opinion just going off what there stuff sells for I would love for sgc to push psa but psa is so far ahead of everyone it's a battle for second place at this point

[@ObsessedCollector]

Just did my 1st SGC sub, all vintage :) Mantles, prewar, pc goodies. Can't wait to see the grades.

[@JunkWaxInvestor]

Awesome. Really enjoyed this video and the last that gets us the behind the scene look at grading! Thank you for doing this. Definitely impressed with SGC.

[@christhomas3334]

Great Video, looks like a top tier commercial very informative. BEHIND THE SCENES VIBE💪💪💪💪

[@bifbangpowell626]

Speaking of fingerprints, the last submission I sent them came back with a handful of cards that looked like they were handled by someone who just finished a greasy bag of chips on their lunch break. It was a pretty big turnoff.

[@picksburgh74]

Really enjoyed these last 2 SGC videos Geoff

[@JohnDeBord]

Great 2 part series on SGC Jeff! Transparency is so important & for those of us who collect vintage with regards to the trimming scandal, it's even more important. The VCE machine was neat to see & something I've never heard of before. Any time I can learn new stuff about cards is fantastic! ✌

[@jacobnava3215]

Dude this guys just took off! This is the right way to go about cards for sure

[@mikek1402]

Really appreciate this video about SGC grading service!!!

[@mikey0332]

I’ve done 2 submissions and the turnaround times are great. Created a 3rd and sending it out soon.

[@Eaglesfan220]

Another great vid. Biggest takeaway for me I guess with an Ultra Modern card I'm sending in is to take other cards from the same set to compare the centering or other 10s selling online of the same card to decide if is worth submitting. In the past i've paid the most attention to the Corners, Edges and surface and just eyeballed the centering and made a judgement.

[@jimmy2thymes916]

I've never graded a card because I don't exactly trust my own "eye" just yet. My local card shop has some guy that comes in to give advice on what cards will be graded if sent in....which sounds like a complete racket. "Shoot, that Lebron looks like an 8...but we'll buy it from you for PSA 9 prices."

[@Eaglesfan220]

@@jimmy2thymes916 I have a 10x Jewelers loupe and a Magnifier Lamp I've been using since last year. Much better results than when I just used a cheap magnifier and just judged card with the eye. Just throwing away money if you dont invest in some equipment especially with the submission costs now. Plus using equipment and finding flaws not seen by the eye that could bring the grade down just helps in me decide weather to sell it Raw or grade. In alot of cases its better to sell Raw than get it graded a 9.

[@blancobaseballbreaks2525]

One more hint with 2018 centering. Team logo in relation to the edge, less of the logo cut off the better centered it is

[@DKSubconscious]

On looking at these slabs a little more I'm actually starting to like them. Very clean!

[@Brand33777]

i like sgc i find myself looking for them now more than any other graded cards

[@jeffward24]

Great Video, as well as the first one that led to the card grading! One thing though... The Final card was off-centered from Left to Right, as well as Top to Bottom... And still got a 10. The card prior that was graded a 9, was Far Better centered, overall. Just my two cents.

[@jakesbreaks8487]

Excellent insight! I’m sure you’re already on it, but try for a PSA version of a video like this.

[@samuelsenn15]

What do they use to wipe down cards? Is it just a microfiber cloth or something else?

[@ToshiroMifuneSamurai]

SGC does a very good job. Do you guys think that SGC graded cards will catch up to PSA & BGS over time?

[@williampotts7205]

I hope so. If a card is graded a tough 10 from SGC and PSA grades a 10, what are we doing, saying we are better so we get more money because we are PSA. SGC's slab are sweet looking, especially certain types in a Tux. Wow!

[@dj3pokemon94]

Wow! After watching this behind the scenes videos on SGC and how they’re a smaller company with solid values I’ll be switching and grading cards through them now! I’m curious if they will cross grade cards from other companies and switch them to an SGC Slab. Super cool! Thanks Geoff!

[@sw1217]

As a vintage collector I would love to hear more on how they evaluate and decide between mid grades

[@509boxbreaks4]

Can we get a video on how to grade and evaluate a borderless card for centering? For example a Young Guns Rookie from upper deck? Evaluating borderless cards is always the hardest thing for me to do.

[@tomwodavi5124]

Agree on the premise, but this would be most true when a card first comes out. After a while you can see examples on eBay to see how centering looks from one to another and what they grade. I would go by that.

[@adamharris3371]

Buy a template for centering - they're cheap, and really work.

[@RealzFoSho]

Are there any videos like this from other grading companies? This was extremely helpful and really encouraging as I had been hesitant to pick up some SGC cards, that I had interest in but was feeling in the dark on the grading. I had an initial negative reaction to SGC because, when I returned to collecting, I only knew PSA and Beckett This was extremely helpful and now has me questioning how the big two actually approach their grading. This was like a 180 flip, going from no confidence to full confidence because the thought process behind the grading was explained. There is something to be said for being open about a process when you are asking people to trust it. If anyone can recommend videos from the big two that explain their process and general view of what actually makes a good or bad card, it would be appreciated.

[@ovi54]

That pink Durant in a tuxedo looks so nice

[@jamesgillem3144]

Great stuff Look at the cards,they look awesome in the Tuxedo

[@Silvergent1027]

Excellent video. Really enjoyed this series of videos on SGC Grading. Definitely will be giving them a try.

[@jysportscardguy8935]

When's it going back down to $10 a card?

[@TheSportsCardDad]

Awesome stuff!

[@jrodjdcollectibles5930]

PFD!!!

[@ianundercover6295]

I just wish they would update the look of the label, it looks generic and cheap. loving the SGC videos however, seem like a group of good people

[@honcho5313]

I agree. Currently BGS got the best label in my opinion.

[@jamez_estrada82]

I second that. If they added an aluminum label inside that beautiful black case, the look would be killer. But with better components, comes a higher price to the consumer… Catch 22.

[@pinpindesarapin6228]

Atleast it's better than PSA.

[@AJHami]

So nice to hear someone else say this. I love simplicity but there is something so plain about their labels. I think it’s just too much unused space?

[@AJHami]

@@pinpindesarapin6228 no. Not it’s really not. PSA has been able to take simplicity and conquer it.

[@normalizboringsportscards4181]

Hey guys. Any idea on what the pricing is going to be for grading at 2021 Chicago Nationals? I’m a Disabled Vet Private collector DRIVINg from South Carolina. 1st time to the Nationals. Have some Lebron Rookies to get graded and Then Sold at Show. Thanks Yaallzz

[@Minnygraphs99]

Awesome! Just sent a sub in to SGC!

[@batjdgman]

4:27 that durant is totally off left to right or am i seeing things??

[@notyours67110]

Eye think the burrow at 4:42 is to thin on the top

[@wolfmp1]

SInce you have done these 2 videos, are you going to start mentioning SGC in your 5 cards on the rise videos?

[@BrennenL]

This describing of grades was awesome!!! Definitely eyeing SGC.

[@jackflashproductions6898]

DOES ANY KNOW? Once received after grading is it possible, down the road, to remove the grading case bring back the card raw; or is it pressed and sealed good???i.e. The card will break once the case's removed. Thank you.

[@chrisbarberi4173]

Great information! More of this.

[@kmed5280]

Best Question: "Do you guys grade the card differently if there is fingerprints on the card?"

[@cardguygroot8048]

@@CoreyInCreamCity I heard PSA doesn’t but I would love to be wrong and be corrected

[@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559]

@@cardguygroot8048 I've also heard from many people that PSA will grade down the card for fingerprints. I've also personally seen this with snap outs. PSA will NOT wipe your card for you.

[@hunterjones7426]

That's cap. I have sgc 8s I bought with big fingerprints on them

[@kmed5280]

@@hunterjones7426 of course it is just SGC covering their asses

[@riccardo7790]

That 10 graded card at the 7:30 mark looked horrid in terms of centering as well... theres no line on the right but the left is big white line. I hope its the camera angle, iish

[@timtam888]

Enjoyed both parts, thanks for this content.

[@sanjuandiaz]

That grader had me at "we'll wipe off the fingerprint"

[@mandomartinez3337]

Is that good or bad?

[@sanjuandiaz]

@@mandomartinez3337 that's great, they don't reduce the grade for fingerprints(surface issues), they'll wipe the card free of charge

[@irwinsapaden7760]

you need to check that burrow which was graded a 10... you can clearly see the top edge has edge some creases....unless its just the lighting angle...

[@nickspops776]

SGC IS THE BEST ! can’t wait to hopefully get a 9.5 or a 10

[@apolloprocards7011]

I sent in a jow burrow mosaic rookie card that did not have a fingerprint on it and when I received the card back it was graded an 8.5 with a giant fingerprint on it. So not only did they not wipe it off, whoever graded it is who caused the fingerprint in the first place. Wish they would've wiped it off and gave me a better grade especially since I didn't send it out like that to begin with.

[@joshall4]

I'd have been interested to see SGC grade some cards previously graded by PSA to see how they compare. Not even necessarily high dollar cards. Take one of each: a PSA 7, 8, 9, 10 and then crack them and sub them to SGC. It'd be interesting to see if they were comparable.

[@dmillzzz1918]

dooo it bro

[@professionalnobody651]

I'd like to see an in depth video of the grading itself, so I know how to grade it best before submission, like how many points or half points do I deduct and for what. Do I deduct a half a point per corner? Or is it per side per corner? If anyone has any helpful videos breaking it down a little more please share or atleast an article or something. Thanks

[@noylakers9755]

That bulk pricing is pretty bad tbh. Hopefully that price goes down when PSA gets their ish together.

[@tubenachos]

It's a good price point for high $ cards though.

[@A.K.1978]

How can I get my older cards graded? What the not alot of money to get shipped out and graded

[@jaredhersch947]

This was great, Thx Geoff. VERY insightful!

[@henrysmith5472]

everyone knows about edges, corners, surfaces, and centering. but i have cards that have been standing in holding boxes for years and have an arc in it. does a card that has an arc and doesnt lay flat get knocked for that???

[@b-tray251]

Not sure if it's just the black boarder in the case, but the burrow card's top edge looked a lil less than a 20gm, probably naked eye inner case boarder though. Thanks man, like your vids :) -B-tray

[@phish1145]

Actually was worried about the fingerprint thing with my cards. Thanks for this.

[@Oklahoma_Rider]

If it just had a nicer labeling that would be perfect. Just something to make it look more distinguished and professional. I’m sure they are working on that though.

[@desdes9470]

You're the Goat of cards man

[@vvzilla6211]

This is dope. Two odd jobs ive considered in life are a perfumer, and a card grader. Though, a job would probably take the fun out of it for me ngl

[@Ender35562]

What sleeves are the best to send cards in when submitting?

[@BigC-llectablesVeveNFT]

Very cool video. I dig the inside look

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

Great job 👏🏻

[@travisandrist289]

Love this video, but the big question is which company to really go with. PSA is setting so much higher values, but these other ones look better.

[@elduderino4579]

Wow so cantering has to be almost dead-on accurate and they even wipe off fingerprints for you! Now I know psa won’t go to the effort to do that and 60/40 centering in their eyes is good enough for gem mint. I’m respecting sgc even more now. As a collector I see amazing value in these gem mint cards. Thanks again Geoff for another great video 🙏👊

[@PIP-zf9yb]

Sgc expects 55 45 psa is definitely more lenient on centering but that's why everyone sends to psa over sgc worth way more and slightly easier to get better grade

[@runawayrick2461]

I pulled a #1/199 fan favorite on UFC Prizim Debut. The centering is rotated bordering on error territory. Is there value to grade it?

[@warderjack]

Ultra modern it really needs to grade a 9 or higher to be worth it from a value standpoint. That sounds like something that would push it below a 9

[@adwe6428]

Great vid! I'm interesed in seeing such content more often :)

[@jamez_estrada82]

I firmly believe SGC is slated to dethrone PSA, and I’m buying all the 9.5’s and 10’s now!

[@D3xterJettster]

Do they grade sealed boxes?

[@mellow6256]

Anyone know the actual name of the “vse” machine?

[@jamespayne5916]

I bought a Connor Bedard Upper Deck Rookie specialty card for $21 and change. It graded a 10 Gem Mint. If it costs $30 to grade the card why was my card only $21 ish bought on eBay from SGC?

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

SGC is actually legit. Cheers.

[@Dadbot]

Do you all just see a card in your hand you want graded and send it in? Or do most people attempt to self-grade. Only sending in cards that have a high chance of being GM? Or both?

[@renegade4life968]

Ok centering on that Durant looks off so how does this warrant a 10?

[@alumiwa]

Is there a 60/40 rule for centering at SGC?

[@brianfrench5814]

How is the best to send thick rpa's and autos too

[@tylerdurden1221]

Anyone know the turnaround time with them?

[@nirvana182ify]

Just sent my first submission to SGC. i collect UFC mainly. Does anyone have any tips on how to gauge centering on select octagonsides? i sent in a rookie yanez. Card was very clean, but im not sure what to look for in terms of the centering. Pretty easy with concourse and premiere, but octagonsides are tough.

[@SacredTide]

Do they do misprints?

[@chewyoberg7500]

Great show super cool getting the inter workings

[@jaymallo7859]

I’m by no means an expert but I bought a Kobe rookie and it was a hair off center and I knew this buying it but other than that the card looked almost perfect to me. I figured it would grade a 9… I just got it back 2 days ago and it graded a 7.5 through SGC. WTH??? I guess I need help on determining possible grades

[@desdes9470]

That tua is nice..great compliment from the slab

[@rathofturkey]

Every time I think about wiping down my chrome cards, it makes me nervous about doing it. The reason being that I always think back to an episode of Antiques Roadshow, where a lady was trying to price an antique rifle, musket, some kind of old firearm. Prior to her visit with the specialist, she was worried about cleaning it up to make it more presentable and in the process had wiped away the bluing from the metal on the firearm, and she actually greatly diminished the value of her antique firearm.

[@-ron1362]

Don't worry. Your Chrome cards won't have 100 years of patina on it, to wipe off.

[@mr.j6837]

Ok, I still like SGC as an option for certain cards and I will continue to use them. Prior to this video I watched a different video with the CEO (I believe) of SGC talking about subgrades. In that video, he said that their are a many as 35 different subs being graded on per card. I was hoping to hear about reasons other than centering, edges, corners, and surface... You know, the other possible 31 subs...

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

How do u center a card or is it the card that’s off center

[@skullcrackers187]

Can't do anything. It's just how they come

[@PAcards25]

Very informative, Thanks Geoff!