⚡How To Submit Cards To SGC For Grading!⚡
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- čas přidán 7. 02. 2023
- Knowing how to submit cards to SGC is a great way to not only improve the value of your sports card collection, but you can also improve the eye appeal with their famous tuxedo slabs!
I've sent cards to SGC probably a half dozen times in the past year, and it continues to get easier and easier. With their new lower prices and incredibly fast turnaround times, SGC is now my favorite place to send sports cards to get graded.
I break down how to submit cards to SGC in this video, going from prepping your cards, to submitting the cards on SGC's website, to packaging and shipping the raw cards.
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SGC is the best grading company. When I buy a card graded by SGC I know I’m getting a accurate grade. Very consistent with there grades.
Very true, very true -- thanks CCC!
I've collected my whole life, never sent a card in to be graded, I've bought some graded cards before though. I finally decided I better catch up with the times and get some of my good ones graded since i heard they were doing that bowman 9 dollar deal. Well I've been sorting for about a month now and have close to 2000 In the possible grade pile with probably 200 bowman. I went to start putting them in the computer to submit to be graded a few days ago and looks like the deal has stopped? Man I thought I had until the end of this month? So I guess I'll skip the bowman for now and go right into some of my better cards, I have a jordan rookie in really good condition, I'd say probably a 9 it might actually go the distance though, centering is perfect, the edges and corners are flawless. Jeter topps gold, I've heard it's pretty hard to get a 10 in that card, I have 4 that I think has a good chance, perfect centering, only problem I could see was I scratched one pulling it out of the penny sleeve its been in since 93, trying to clean them. Does anyone have any recommendations on what i should send first? I have stuff like Dan Marini rookies, Joe Montana rookies, Jerry Rice rookies, Kobe rookies, lebron rookies, all the way up to a bunch of Wembys this year. I got lucky and pulled his black colorblast, a purple refractor and an Ausar auto (all in the same walmart blaster box) never had a blaster quiet like that one! So my questions is does anyone have any recommendations on where i should start? Should i start with the older ones or the newer ones? Does it cost more money the higher the price goes? Ive heard most grading companies charge extra if your card grades a 10? And my last question, Can you use a bubble mailer envelope instead of a box? Thanks, and sorry for the novel, just wanna make sure I'm doing this right.. lastly thanks for the video, I had probably 10 questions before watching this lol.
Start with older big name rookies. PSA charges based on value of grade so use them if selling, if keeping use SGC. Would you trust your longtime favorite cards not to get smashed in a bubble mailer? Use a protective box.
Much needed video for myself! I will definitely keep you posted when I send in my first set! Thanks!
Sweet! Thanks, Saints!
This was a phenomenal video. I’m sending my first cards to SGC. So far it’s been nice with their website. Like you said, extremely easy. Thank you very much for the video.
Liked and Subscribed!!!
Oh awesome! That’s great to hear, thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing!
I am getting my first submission ready for SGC and found your video very helpful! Thank you so much!
Oh awesome, man, I’m really happy to hear that! Let me know how it goes, and feel free to ask any questions!
@@DavidGonos I definitely will!
Love these videos David. Just sent one in on Monday! It's great to help the community out if they have questions about this. Great job!
Thanks, Sammy -- what did you send in? Did you do a video on it yet? If so, drop the link in here!
@@DavidGonos Dave, they just received it yesterday and I will most definitely be doing a video on it.
I enjoyed the George Costanza reference lol 😂
Haha thanks - I always try to slip them in there!
good video even had the sleeve cut trick
Thanks buddy!
This is great, awesome information. I am preparing to make my first ever submission and this is very helpful. I am thinking about using Bocacardsubs though, per one of your previous videos. Seems like it may save a few bucks per card and they can prep them too. Planning to submit a Lemieux rookie, mazeroski rookie, several rookies from the 70's steelers and a few newer cards (Kaprizov young gun, caufield young gun and Boldy clear cut rookie). Really hoping to learn how well I evaluate a card and to put the ones I like in a display frame to be able to see them every day.
Thanks, Patrick! Bocacardsubs is awesome -- they're definitely SGC-friendly! You can do it cheaper there, for sure, it just adds a layer of someone else touching your cards, and two more trips (you ship to them, they take to SGC, they bring back from SGC, then they ship to you) as opposed to just two trips (you ship to SGC, they ship back to you). With all that said, Boca Cards is super communicative, which makes things nice. In a normal sub, you'll watch your order on SGC's page to see which stage it's in. Obviously, you can't do that with a third-party sub, but Boca Cards updates you on every step, and I'm pretty sure they dropped cards off one day, notified me, and then got them back either that day or the very next day, graded. They are SUPER fast, and my guess is, since they do so much business with SGC, they might get fast-tracked with their subs. Even if you go through SGC, though, they under-promise (5-10 calendar days) and over-deliver (less than 5 days I bet). I am excited to hear how your Lemieux rookie does! Here's the 36-graded-card display I buy off Amazon for $80 (on sale now for $75!) -- you can see these displays behind me in my videos. Comes assembled, and everything. They're great IMO -- link: amzn.to/3YvKwFG
Great info!! Love the insight!! Thanks for sharing your passion for collecting! #HappyHobby
another great video David
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the tutorial, Dave! I've never submitted to SGC, so it was helpful. On a side note. I have to mention something kind of serious. You know how women can get post-partum depression? I'm beginning to get a little concerned that I may have Post-Packstravaganzapression. It started just a few days after Packstravaganza ended. However, my symptoms seem to be getting better. I've found watching other card videos like this one has been a helpful distraction and has gone a long way in easing the pain. I'll keep you posted, but I think I'm gonna be okay. Keep me in your prayers. Thanks, Dave.
Hahaha Strangely, my symptoms are a little different -- I now find my evenings have more time, my wife doesn't have to hear me say, "Packstravaganza" 1,000 times a day, and I now open packs of cards that I get to keep! hahahaha In all honesty, it really was a fun time -- and I'm super happy to know people like yourself enjoyed it, even if you weren't winning any of those cards. I will be doing giveaways all year, so I'm sure something is coming your way at some point! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@DavidGonos Well, it takes a great soul to put on such an event AND be willing to do it and similar events again. Even though I wasn't among the winners this time, it was good to just witness the enjoyment surrounding it and your benevolence. BTW, I finished my Yankees team set of 1955 Armour Coins! There are only 5 and rather inexpensive except for the Mantle(s). For people on a budget, these coins are a good way to pick up vintage HOFers on the cheap, plus it's an interesting issue with all the different colors - common colors and rare colors. Armour also made a set in 1959 and 1960. You might want to consider doing just a general video on these. There's a little bit of a learning curve on these with the colors, variations, and errors, but it's not too bad.
Great instructional video David! Keep up the great work. I personally use a 130pt penny sleeve to ensure there's enough wiggle room. It also makes it easier for the grading companies to mitigate the risk of that fingernail pinch on top of the card when they take it out for processing.
Great suggestion!!! Oh man, I’m stealing that one!
@@DavidGonos Please do! Suggestion for a future video? What cards would be good for the specific card grading company?
@@aaronw636 Do you mean like sending your vintage to SGC is smarter,, cards you need better resale value but you don't mind the wait to PSA, and maybe fun/inexpensive PC stuff to HGA, or whatever?
Thrilled with turnaround time!
Absolutely - getting it back in two weeks is pretty amazing!
Good stuff! I like your humor and im subscribing
Oh man, thank you very much! Welcome!
Great video thanks!
Thanks, Christopher! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Thanks for information
THANK YOU! TO BAD I DIDN'T SEE THIS LAST YEAR!!
Oh man, how did your submission go? Thank you for watching and commenting!
Yeah gloves or a second micro fiber cloth and use the paper to lift the card . Good stuff . Gl on your grades
Two micro-fiber cloths! That's a great idea -- thank you, Adam's CC!
should have watched this before I setup my first grading just moments ago. Caught a mistake I made in the submission but I think (hope) it'll be okay.
Ah man, well, I will tell you that SGC, in my experience, are friends of the consumer more than many of the other companies. Maybe they can fix your mistake if you email them?
Hey David! I was thinking about sending my first sub in to SGC, can I pack multiple invoices within one shipment if I wanted to do some Series 1 and some vintage?
I believe you can, but it will be two separate charges to ship back to you. Soooooo I sent 2023 Topps order to SGC in one order, then non2023 Topps in another order to Boca Card Subs (Facebook group or website!) so I could get $19 per card prices.
David Thanks for the video, have wanted to submit some cards for grading but was unsure now I know how. Why don't you take pictures of your cards before you pack them, i have a feeling that with expensive cards there might be a switch and bait with a grading company, does this happen?
That’s a very good point - I should’ve mentioned that! Either video your cards as you package them, showing fronts and backs, or just take many pictures. The grading companies aren’t known to do the old switcheroo, but it’s definitely possible, so why not be careful. Also, the cards could be accidentally damaged, and you’d have proof of their condition before sending them in.
I usually give the cards several good sprays of windex, then use paper towels to clean them really good before sending them to be graded.
* just kidding! 😄😂
I've never sent cards in to be graded yet, but have bought many cards that were already graded.
Will definitely use your advice here if I ever send cards to be graded by SGC. 😎
Thanks, Spicy! You pulled some great cards in Packstravaganza that could get graded, especially that awesome 2022 Topps Chrome Cosmic Wander Franco!
Lol I was hoping you weren't being serious.. maybe a nice bubble bath with you just to clean them up a bit... or take them for one last spin in the bike spokes before you put them in that pesky tuxedo!. In all seriousness the black
Wenby colorblast will look pretty spiffy in a tux. Spurs being black and white, it should go perfectly with sgc slabs. Actually who the hell would want a Wemby card in a slab with red lettering?
@DavidGonos man, the amount that can change in 11 months... wild huh? I pulled some pretty good stuff of his myself. Too bad I'll be using it as toilet paper after he gets his lifetime ban. I'd say he will tear up the Japanese league for years to come though! Maybe those Japanese cards he will still be on. Who knows...
If you are submitting a thicker say 100pt card for grading what do you use in place of the card saver?
Hey, sorry, just saw your comment! Just send thicker cards in a thicker top loader. They’ll take that, don’t worry about a card saver for thicker cards. They’ll accept thick toploaders.
I have a question after I put in the box where do I get the shipping label to sgc ? Is the money for shipping to sgc in price just one way (back to me ) every video I watch gets to the boxing part then stops never shows how you get them to destination
Yes, the price you pay on their site is the price of shipping BACK to you. You still have to box up your cards and pay for shipping TO them.
Do they mind top loaders for thicker cards? Card savers dont really work for those.
They do not mind, definitely send thicker cards inside thicker top loaders.
Is it not advised to send only 2 vintage cards? I have 2 Monte Irvin cards I want to display in my PC, I dont think I will ever sell em but just want them to be protected. Ive always collected raw
You can send just two, it’s just not as cost effective as sending more at once. But it’s just a couple dollars difference.
I'm about to send in 25 of my best cards to them!
Oh wow! That’s awesome man, what are some of the cards? Let us know how you do!
@DavidGonos I posted the video on my channel a few days ago. I can't wait to do a blind reveal!! Many Mantles :)
@@ObsessedCollectoroh sweet! I’ll check it out!
Thank for your help. I am sending it a card the my dad got when he was a kid in a candy bar. 1928 Barbie Ruth. Value ?
Depends on the condition, but it sounds pretty good! Check out prices on eBay for similar items.
How do you decide what cards to send in and what ones to just hold onto?
Well, it comes down to figuring out the value and the cost sometimes. If it costs you $40 to get 1 card graded (grading fee plus shipping fees, etc), but the card graded is currently valued at about $35, then maybe it doesn’t make sense. For me, I add in the fact that if it’s a classic card I want displayed, I don’t hate paying $40 for a card valued around that, because I want to display it with my other cards. Plus, the assumption on my end is - 15 years from now, my graded card’s value will be higher.
Hi . I have about 26 1980 Hockey cards that I have already added to the sgc submission form. Since I'm in Canada they only have 1 option for mailing and that is "FedEx International Ground" .What I can't verify is,if that service has tracking. I assume it would be with tracking number provided. Also is our package insured? If not how do I go about sending it insured and tracked? Thank you!
Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer for you on that one. I’d email their customer service and see what they say. Just explain it out real well.
What about if you send a card on standard value ,said under 1,300 and the card ending been more value then that what happen them ?
That I’m not positive about. With PSA, they would email you to let you know that they’d have to upcharge you, or you’d have the option to not get it graded. I believe SGC would do the same.
Questions. If you put let's say 300 on Declare value does that mean that's how much they will value your card? What if you don't know the value of it?
You just want to make a guess with your own guess of what the grade might be. It’s really just for insurance purposes, so if a shipment is lost, they know how to value it.
what kind of cloth are you using to wipe the cards?
It’s a microfiber cloth. When you buy eyeglasses, you usually get one free, but but you can find them anywhere they sell glasses.
Hey, I have a grading question how do you send redemption cards in do you send them in still taped up in the top loader or cut the seal and send them like anything else? Like I would think that is safer to send it to get graded like how Topps sent it to me or is it better to keep it sealed & ungraded as a uncirculated redemption card?
I’m not positive on that one, but my suggestion is to send it in as you got it, like you said. Let them remove it. If they decline, then you know, but to try it the other way, taking it out first and sending it in, probably has more room for error.
@@DavidGonos thank you!
how did you get the packing label im trying to submit my first cards
My packing label to ship to them? I use www.pirateship.com/ for my shipping, and I just print it on my printer, and tape it to my box to ship to them.
@@DavidGonos ok thanks
im submitting a hank aaron #128 rookie card here shortly.. really hoping for a 6 or 7
Oh wow, that’s pretty awesome! Let us know what you get!
Do you have to use a card saver instead of a regular top loader?
Yessir, unless it's for a thick card. Otherwise, it needs to be in a Card Saver for pretty much all grading companies I know of.
I have a lot of maybe 100 to 200 dollar cards I want 2 preserve ! I want 2 do like 20 cards at a time! This seems way 2 high in price !! What would be a cheaper route ???
You could do a bulk submission with Boca Card Subs, but you’re still looking at like $18 each. Or CSG for $15 each.
You could do a bulk submission with Boca Card Subs, but you’re still looking at like $18 each. Or CSG for $15 each.
@@DavidGonos Thanks for the insight ! Appreciate you!!
The total value is after or before the card is graded?
It would be a guesstimate of the value after grading because it’s for insurance on them shipping it back to you (post grading).
Do you have a promo code for SGC
I do not unfortunately
Precut sleeves from cardshellz
Thanks for the tip!
Does SGC authentic autographed cards?
Only if they came auto’d from the manufacturer. Not if you got them in person.
the declared value part is kind of frustrating for me, it's actually a turn off
Understood, but just understand that it’s for insurance purposes only
@@DavidGonos Heyy appreciate the response! I'm actually checking out GMA grading right now lol. Im liking their gold trimmed slabs alot! Anyway have a great day there!
@@DavidGonos can i ask a question if you dont mind, if the declared value for the 20 cards is over $3,500 then is it $85 in total for the 5-10 business days or now $85 each card? Thank you!
@@ElectrikNYCfunK I really don’t know, you’d have to start an order and see how it adds up.
@@ElectrikNYCfunK I’m not sure where the $85 came from. What was $85?
If you cut the corner it does the same thing but it will never hit the corner
That works, too!
All grading companies are priced too high for the regular Joe collectors. That's a fact.
Not sure that it’s a fact. It’s purely subjective. They’re priced what the market allows, and their value to any consumer, big money or small money, is in how much higher in value your cards might be graded. If that value doesn’t increase much, then don’t get it graded. If it greatly increases the value, then Joe Collector should get it graded for $20, and the value of their collection has increased.
The amount the card goes up with a good grade is wild. Well if the pop report is in your favor and all.
More chance ruining the edges the way you re doing it
Not really, but thanks for watching!
Yet his pc has nothing but psa slabs 😂. I love sgc and what they're doing for the hobby!
Not sure what you mean. I have a ton of SGC slabs, and I’ve graded mostly with SGC since 2021. I still buy all slabs tho, so all the slabs that I had before 2021 were PSA.
Only PSA and BGS allowed in my collection if you look on early pics on my gram you'll see a 2000 Score Scorecard #'d/2000 with fragile red borders. I put an SGC 8 next to a PSA 8 and the PSA made the SGC look like a 3 or 4. So much chipping on the SGC card, I decided to NEVER buy or submit with them. I would up getting a BGS 9 of the card. And I would never put my cards down on anything to grade, I don't care how clean the surface is. The wrong wipe can ruin your card.
SGC does not get value like BGS or PSA so I won't waste my time and cards on them. I don't trust SGC due to my Brady research.
Not a fan, eh?
@@DavidGonos only because of what my eyes saw researching a major RC purchase. SGC has to be thoroughly examined for perfection for me to get it, crack it out and put it in a more respectable slab. But I doubt I'm even gonna do that. I have most the cards I want. If I see a low serialed numbered or SP+ card at a good price and immaculate condition in my eyes, then MAYBE I will.
just use cardboard. why send a perfectly good card?
Huh?
great video
Oh good! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!